PM Modi and UAE president Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (File photo) NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi spoke to the UAE President, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for the second time since the war started in West Asia on Feb 28 and reiterated India’s strong condemnation of all attacks on the Gulf country, which…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Tuesday withdrew a proposed legislation – Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2025 – from the Lok Sabha seeking to amend certain enactments for decriminalising and rationalising offences to further enhance trust-based governance.Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal moved the bill for withdrawal, which was approved by the House with a voice…
Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the revered Badrinath Temple and Kedarnath Temple. On Tuesday, Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman Hemant Dwivedi addressed the media and stated that, going forward, all non-Hindus will be required to submit an affidavit if they wish to…
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has raised concerns over possible government interference after the Bangladesh sports ministry formed an investigation committee to examine last year’s board elections.The sports ministry appointed a five-member panel, giving it 15 working days starting March 11 to investigate allegations of “irregularities, manipulation and abuse of power” in the election that…
“The tea is 15 rupees,” said the tea stall vendor outside Noida Sector 16A metro station, apologetically handing over a cup of tea that had suddenly become more expensive.When asked why the price had increased, the vendor offered a brief explanation with tired eyes, the “cylinder has gone very costly.” Even the samosas and pakoras…
Mangaluru: Raising serious concern over the poor implementation of the central govt’s ambitious ‘Ayushman Vayo Vandana’ health insurance scheme for those above 70 years, MLC Kishore Kumar Puttur highlighted the issue during the zero hour in the legislative council on Tuesday.The MLC stated that lakhs of issued cards have become practically useless due to the…
Bengaluru: Kristu Jayanti deemed-to-be University students achieved several accolades at the 39th AIU Inter-University National Youth Festival, organised by Association of Indian Universities (AIU) from March 9 to March 14. Kristu Jayanti deemed-to-be University qualified for the nationals for the first time in four events – Creative choreography, mimicry, solo instrumental (western) and group singing…
The US Department of Homeland Security promoted a “self-deportation” scheme using imagery of India’s Taj Mahal and offering financial incentives to undocumented migrants who agree to leave the country voluntarily.In a post shared on social media, the department appeared to advertise free flights to India alongside a cash benefit of up to $2,600 for those…
President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) Murmu Hails Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 5 Billion Meals President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) Murmu Hails Akshaya Patra Foundation’s 5 Billion Meals President Murmu serves food to a group of children (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Ensuring good nutrition for…
New Delhi: It was a “sham and premeditated probe” and “a farce prosecution” which led to a son and his wife being wrongly convicted and spending eight years in jail for allegedly killing his old parents and now the Supreme Court acquitted them.Referring to various loopholes in the investigation and trial proceedings which left two…
