Vinesh Phogat (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court has allowed celebrated wrestler Vinesh Phogat to participate in the upcoming Asian Games selection trials, observing that allowing her participate in the trials was necessary “in the interest of sports and justice.” A bench comprising Chief Justice DK Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia also directed…
The West Bengal government has declared May 28 as a public holiday on account of Id-Ud-Zoha (Bakrid), revising its earlier holiday schedule for the festival.In a notification, the state government said, “in partial modification of the aforesaid notification, the Governor is pleased to declare 28th May, 2026 (Thursday) as a public holiday on account of…
NEW DELHI: After an FIR was lodged against Uttar Pradesh Congress chief Ajay Rai over alleged objectionable remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress leader hit back at the BJP-led government, claiming the case was aimed at diverting attention from the alleged rape of a young Dalit girl in Mahoba.Speaking to PTI, Rai said…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted recruits at the 19th Rozgar Mela via video conferencing, as part of the government’s broader push to boost employment generation.Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said that since the Rozgar Mela series was initiated by PM Modi on October…
NEW DELHI: Delhi high court Friday slammed Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) for claiming that wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s Olympic 2024 disqualification was a “national shame”. HC said it would “ensure” she is able to participate in the May 30 trials for the selection of the team for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan and indicated…
NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke on Saturday claimed that his Instagram account and party page were hacked, days after the satirical campaign he launched went viral and attracted massive online engagement.Dipke said the alleged hacking was part of a wider ‘crackdown’ on his online presence as multiple accounts linked to him were…
AI image used for representation NEW DELHI: A local BRS leader Chinthalapadi Madu was found dead inside a gunny bag near Yerkaram stage in Telangana’s Suryapet district, as district police reported on Sunday.Police suspect that the 42-year-old was murdered by unidentified persons before his body was dumped at the spot. The body of Bharat Rashtra…
KOLKATA: Opening its purse strings for Bengal following chief minister Suvendu Adhikari’s maiden visit to New Delhi after assuming office on May 9, the Centre on Friday agreed to release Rs 39,000 crore for schemes under the Union water resources ministry. PM Narendra Modi, during his meeting with Adhikari, also assured of support in implementing…
NEW DELHI: With fuel prices seeing a third hike within just 10 days, Congress on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dubbing him “Mehengai Man” Modi and accusing the Centre of prioritising oil companies over ordinary citizens.The attack came after petrol, diesel and CNG prices were raised again early Saturday.In a…
NEW DELHI: After bringing back a pregnant woman, Sunali, and her 8-yr-old son, the Centre Friday told the Supreme Court that it would bring back in 10 days four others, including her husband, from Bangladesh where they were deported based on preliminary finding that they were Bangladeshi nationals.A bench led by CJI Surya Kant was…
