Jabalpur (MP): The death toll in the Bargi Dam tragedy rose to seven on Friday, as rescuers recovered the bodies of three more persons who were on the cruise boat that overturned in the reservoir in Madhya Pradesh’s Jabalpur. Speaking to PTI Videos, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Minister Dharmendra Bhav Singh Lodhi said that some tourists…
Lucknow: Both Houses of the Uttar Pradesh legislature on Thursday passed a censure motion against the Samajwadi Party, Congress, and other opposition parties for allegedly obstructing women’s reservation in the Lok Sabha. The motion was adopted during a special session of the assembly and the legislative council, with Speaker Satish Mahana and Council Chairman Kunwar…
Kolkata: Tension prevailed at central Kolkata’s Khudiram Anushilan Kendra, the counting centre for several north and east Kolkata assembly constituencies housing EVM strong rooms, after TMC candidates Kunal Ghosh and Shashi Panja staged a sit-in protest outside the premises, alleging electoral malpractice and tampering of the vote machines. The matter came to a head after…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday dismissed exit poll projections, saying they were aired at the “instruction of the BJP” to demoralise her party and asserted that the Trinamool Congress (TMC) would win more than 226 seats in the assembly polls. She also targeted Union Home Minister Amit Shah, alleging central forces…
New Delhi: India and Italy on Thursday resolved to develop a defence industrial framework for co-production of military hardware, a move that came as both nations navigate an evolving security landscape, including the ongoing crisis in West Asia. The decision to bolster bilateral defence and strategic ties was reached during talks between Defence Minister Rajnath…
Srinagar: As the first direct Vande Bharat Express from Jammu chugged into the Kashmir valley on Thursday, Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw promised to focus on connecting remote areas like Poonch, Rajouri and Uri to the country’s rail network. Following the completion of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), Vaishnaw said detailed project reports (DPRs) have…
Bengaluru: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said the BJP would retain power in Assam, while expressing confidence that there would be a change of government in West Bengal, citing people’s continued faith in PM Narendra Modi and the party. Asserting that NDA is likely to return to power in the union territory of Puducherry,…
New Delhi: Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is set to be fined 25 per cent of his match fee for bringing the game into “disrepute” after being caught vaping on camera during the IPL game against Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. Parag’s actions during the Royals’ chase on Tuesday night drew condemnation on social media. PTI…
New Delhi: The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations on Thursday declared the Class 10 and Class 12 results for 2026, with overall pass percentages of 99.18 per cent and 99.13 per cent, respectively. A total of 2,58,721 candidates appeared for the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE), or Class 10, examination. About 1,03,316…
Kalaburgai (Karnataka): AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday said there was no Chief Minister change in Karnataka “for now” and that the leadership issue in the state will be resolved soon. The Congress chief’s statement comes amid speculations within the party and political circles about a possible decision on leadership change and cabinet reshuffle after…
