India

Tamil Nadu CM Stalin pledges opposition coordination

02 Jun 2023 01:07 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has reiterated the commitment of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) to coordinate with the opposition parties in preparation for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. In a press conference held last night upon his return from Japan, the Chief Minister expressed concerns about

US and Indian Navy Vice Admirals strengthen cooperation

02 Jun 2023 01:05 AM IST

In a significant move to bolster regional maritime security, Vice Admiral Brad Cooper of the US Navy engaged in discussions with Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command. The meeting, held recently, focused on strengthening cooperation between the two navies. A press release issued

Express train coach fire in Kerala sparks sabotage fears

02 Jun 2023 01:04 AM IST

In the early hours of Thursday, a coach of the Alappuzha-Kannur Executive Express train caught fire at the Kannur railway station, leading to heightened concerns about safety and possible sabotage. One person has been taken into custody by the police in connection with the incident, which comes just two months

Rahul Gandhi asserts India won’t be pushed by China

02 Jun 2023 01:03 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi, a prominent leader of the Congress party, emphasised that India would not allow itself to be intimidated by China, highlighting that the relationship between the two neighbouring countries would be challenging rather than easy. During his ongoing US tour, Gandhi addressed Indian students at Stanford University in California

‘BRICS should approach contemporary issues collectively’ says Jaishankar

01 Jun 2023 22:09 PM IST

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said that the BRICS nations should approach key contemporary issues seriously, constructively and collectively. “The BRICS meeting is an important event in our diplomatic calendar and more so at a time when the international situation is challenging. Colleagues, the global environment today demands that

Indore: Engineering student dies by suicide

01 Jun 2023 19:28 PM IST

According to police, an engineering student committed suicide by hanging herself from the ceiling of her college hostel in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district. Deepti Mandaloi, a resident of Gogaon in Khargone district, was a first-year electrical engineering student at Shri Govindram Seksaria Institute of Technology and Science (SGSITS). “Deepti was

Pune: Man held for posing as IAS officer with PMO

01 Jun 2023 19:10 PM IST

The Pune crime branch arrested a man on Thursday for allegedly impersonating an IAS officer assigned to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). The accused, identified as Vasudev Nivrutti Tayade (54), a resident of Talegaon Dabhade, was apprehended on May 29 while attending an event, according to officials. According to the

Patna: Congress to take part in Opposition parties meeting on 12 June

01 Jun 2023 18:19 PM IST

Congress will attend the proposed opposition party meeting in Patna on June 12, according to party leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday. “We will definitely attend the meeting (Opposition) on June 12 (in Patna). Who will attend (from Congress) is yet to be discussed,” Jairam Ramesh told media. He further added

Shraddha murder case: Trial begins against Aftab in Court

01 Jun 2023 17:00 PM IST

Aftab Poonawala’s trial in the murder of Shraddha Walkar began on Thursday in Delhi’s Saket Court, where three prosecution witnesses, including Shraddha’s brother, gave their statements. Shreejay Walkar, the brother of Shraddha Walker and the deceased’s next-door neighbour in the Chhatarpur neighbourhood, gave depositions as a prosecution witness before Additional

Himachal Pradesh assembly to organise ‘Bal Satra’ on 12 June

01 Jun 2023 16:55 PM IST

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has announced that it will host a “Bal Satra” event on 12 June. To commemorate World Child Labour Day, the assembly will organize a Digital Bal Mela where 68 children from various parts of the country will voice their opinions on political and social matters within

Bihar: Congress to attend Nitish Kumar’s mega opposition meet

01 Jun 2023 16:05 PM IST

The Congress will attend a potentially crucial meeting of ‘like-minded’ political parties – those that oppose the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party – scheduled for June 12 in Patna, Bihar, according to the party’s communications in-charge, Jairam Ramesh. N Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi met with Bihar

Nepal’s PM Prachanda Invites PM Modi for official visit

01 Jun 2023 15:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ of Nepal extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inviting him for an official visit to the Himalayan nation. He expressed his anticipation and eagerness to warmly receive PM Modi in Nepal in the near future. “I have extended a cordial invitation to