NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and Bharatiya Janata Party MLC Dinesh Pratap Singh engaged in a heated argument during a meeting in Raebareli. The video of the Thursday-incident has gone viral on social media where Rahul could be seen asking Singh to take permission of the chair before speaking.“I am…
Mandhira Kapur (left), Sunjay Kapur & Karisma Kapoor family (File photo) NEW DELHI: Delhi high court on Friday allowed a fresh application filed by Priya Kapur seeking the removal of her late husband Sunjay Kapur ’s sister’s name from the court order in proceedings related to his purported will.Justice Jyoti Singh allowed Priya’s plea seeking…
PM at an international conference on the Gyan Bharatam Mission on Friday NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Thursday highlighted that India was home to the largest collection of manuscripts, and said it was a tribute to “the dedication of our ancestors towards knowledge, science, reading and learning”.He said while lakhs of manuscripts were lost due…
NEW DELHI: In the increasingly complex and challenging maritime environment, where threats can emerge swiftly and often invisibly, the ability to collect, analyse and share information in real time will define both deterrence and defence, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Friday.“As India moves towards the vision of Vikshit Bharat, our maritime interests are set…
Unfazed by the uncertainty hanging over the proposed summit in November, Quad cooperation at the ground level remains intact with the focus this month on counterterrorism workshops.These will include a technical exchange on misuse of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)/ drones by terrorists and a seminar on preventing terrorist exploitation of new and emerging technologies including…
IMPHAL: PM Modi begins a two-day trip to three states of the Northeast on Saturday, combining outreach with a Rs 36,000-crore development outlay focused as much on providing the healing touch to conflict-scarred Manipur as on giving the region an economic fillip. Modi is scheduled to arrive in the Kuki heartland of Churachandpur by helicopter…
JAMMU: The Vaishno Devi yatra in J&K’s Reasi district will resume Sept 14, subject to favourable weather conditions, after remaining suspended for 19 days, a shrine board official said on Friday.The yatra was halted (the longest since the pandemic restrictions) after 34 people, mostly pilgrims, were killed and several others injured following a landslide due…
NEW DELHI: India on Friday welcomed the formation of Nepal’s new interim government under Prime Minister Sushila Karki, calling the neighbouring democracy a close partner and pledging continued cooperation.In a statement, the ministry of external affairs said, “We welcome the formation of a new Interim Government in Nepal, led by Right Honourable Mrs Sushila Karki….
Unidentified assailants opened fire outside the residence of Bollywood actor Disha Patani in Bareilly on Friday. The attack occurred near Chaupala Chauraha under Kotwali police station limits, is reportedly linked to recent remarks concerning Premanand, police officials said.The actor’s father, Jagdish Patani, has filed a formal complaint with the police. Following the incident, the Dhelana…
NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra government on Friday issued a notification renaming Ahmednagar railway station after receiving approval from the Union Home Ministry. The government is changing the station name to Ahilyanagar Railway Station. Earlier, the Ahmednagar district was renamed as Ahilyanagar district, PTI reported. Deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar, who had pursued the matter, thanked…
