India

PM Modi is a crucial visionary leader for our country: Pawan Kalyan

10 Nov 2023 08:35 AM IST

There had been a lot of speculation in recent weeks as to who Telugu actor-cum-politician, Pawan Kalyan, and his Jana Sena party would support in the upcoming elections. These speculations were laid to rest recently when he decided to form an alliance with the BJP under the NDA. On 7

CJI Dy Chandrachud administers oath to 3 HC Chief Justices as SC Judges

10 Nov 2023 08:32 AM IST

The Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Thursday administered the oath of office to 3 high court chief justices—Satish Chandra Sharma, Augustine George Masih and Sandeep Mehta as the judges of the Supreme Court. The 3 judges were sworn-in at a function in the Supreme Court complex in the

‘Gang war like’ situation in Maha cabinet over Maratha quota: Raut

10 Nov 2023 08:27 AM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Thursday claimed there was a “gang war like” situation in the Maharashtra cabinet over the issue of Maratha reservation. Talking to reporters here, Raut further said the society has been divided on caste lines because of a “weak” and “unstable” government at the

Indian student critically hurt in stabbing at US gym dies

10 Nov 2023 08:24 AM IST

Varun Raj Pucha, the 24-year-old Indian student who was stabbed at a fitness centre in the US state of Indiana, has succumbed to his injuries, the university where he was studying has said. Varun, a Computer Science student at Valparaiso University, was stabbed in the head with a knife by

Cops begin probe into USD 2.5 million found near Hebbal railway track

10 Nov 2023 08:23 AM IST

In a surprising twist of fate, a bag containing a staggering USD 2.5 million was stumbled upon by a young rag-picker near the Hebbal railway track. The discovery, hidden in a bush, has sparked a series of events that have left the city buzzing with intrigue. The conscientious youngster, upon

Pursuing legal options: MEA on Qatar’s death sentence to 8 Indians

10 Nov 2023 08:20 AM IST

On the matter involving 8 ex-naval personnel being sentenced to death by a Qatar court, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that the judgment remains “confidential”, adding that the appeal has been filed in the case. The MEA has also urged everyone to refrain from “engaging in speculation” due

Parliament’s Winter session from Dec 4-22

10 Nov 2023 07:55 AM IST

The Winter session of Parliament will begin on December 4 and continue till December 22, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Thursday. The session will have 15 sittings spread over 19 days. “Winter Session, 2023 of Parliament will commence from 4th December and continue till 22nd December having 15

India’s handloom products now a global hit, says Modi-inspired entrepreneur Palak Shah

10 Nov 2023 07:51 AM IST

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi espoused “Vocal for local” concept for the promotion of locally made goods, many young Indians have embraced entrepreneurship and dedicated themselves to the cause. A case in point is Palak Shah, CEO, Ekaya Banaras, who put extraordinary efforts in fructifying PM Modi’s dream. Just ahead

LS Ethics Committee report on charges against Mahua Moitra adopted by 6:4 majority

09 Nov 2023 17:53 PM IST

According to panel chairman Vinod Sonkar, six Lok Sabha Ethics Committee members—including Congress MP Preneet Kaur—supported the report on the “cash-for-query” charges against Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra, while four members opposed it on Thursday. The Lok Sabha Ethics Committee met on Thursday to discuss the allegations of cash-for-query made

Randeep Surjewala is granted five weeks of protection against NBW by SC

09 Nov 2023 16:48 PM IST

The National Congressman Randeep Surjewala was granted five weeks of protection from a Non Bailable Warrant (NBW) by the Supreme Court on Thursday. The case pertains to a violent demonstration that took place in the divisional commissioner’s court and office compound in Varanasi 23 years ago. A bench consisting of

BSF jawan killed in unprovoked gunfire by Pak Rangers in Jammu-Kashmir’s Ramgarh

09 Nov 2023 12:21 PM IST

On Thursday, a member of the Border Security Force (BSF) passed away from wounds sustained in an unprovoked gunshot incident by Pakistan Rangers stationed in the Ramgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir, close to the international border. In response to the ceasefire violation along the international border in the Ramgarh

Ayodhya to witness historic cabinet meeting under CM Yogi’s leadership

09 Nov 2023 11:59 AM IST

For the first time ever, the state’s executive body will convene in the holy city of Ayodhya today when the Uttar Pradesh cabinet, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, holds a historic meeting there. The cabinet members are expected to make a number of religious visits prior to the meeting,