Rs 475 crore Central grant under PM-SETU to help upgrade key ITI clusters in J-K: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday expressed gratitude to the Central government for approving Rs 475.41 crore under the PM-SETU scheme to upgrade key ITI clusters across Jammu and Kashmir. PM-SETU, or Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs, is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship to…
Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Jailer 2’ earns Rs 210 crore at box office
New Delhi: “Jailer 2”, featuring Tamil superstar Rajinikanth, has collected Rs 210.65 crore in two days of release at the global box office. The film is directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, who also helmed the first installment, which released in 2023. It released in theatres on Thursday and is produced by Kalanithi under the banner Sun…
‘Not just bad, but breaking bad party’: Stalin attacks TVK over multi-crore drug seizure
Chennai: DMK president M K Stalin on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the ruling TVK, dubbing the newly formed party a “Breaking Bad Party” following the arrest of a local functionary in connection with a major narcotics seizure. “TVK is not just a bad party, but a breaking bad party,” he wrote on his…
LK Advani admitted to Delhi hospital with chest infection; condition stable
New Delhi: BJP veteran and former deputy prime minister Lal Krishna Advani has been admitted to a hospital with a chest infection, officials said on Saturday. The 98-year-old BJP stalwart is currently in the ICU at the Indraprastha Apollo Hospital under Dr Vinit Suri, senior consultant in neurology, the hospital said in a statement. His…
Lehra do Tiranga: Delhi Police files multiple FIRs for violation of prohibitory orders
New Delhi: Delhi Police has registered multiple FIRs in connection with alleged violation of prohibitory orders in Connaught Place ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party’s ‘Lehra do Tiranga’ protest a day ago, sources said on Saturday. “Despite repeated announcements asking people to disperse, a crowd gathered in and around Connaught Place on Friday, prompting the…
Trump waives sanctions, tariffs on purchase of Russian oil and gas
Washington: US President Donald Trump has issued a waiver from sanctions, restrictions and duties under the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, citing national interest. “I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties provided for in the Graham Act,” Trump said in an executive order issued on Friday evening. Trump said he…
India’s internal security landscape has changed irrevocably: Union Home Secy Govind Mohan
Hyderabad: Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Saturday said the conventional internal security landscape, which the country has grappled with over decades, has changed irrevocably. Addressing the Dikshant Parade of the 78th Regular Recruit (RR) batch of IPS at the Sardar Vallabhbhai National Police Academy (SVPNPA) here, he said that among internal security challenges, militant…
Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke to be produced before SEM court: Delhi Police
New Delhi: All India Students’ Association (AISA) president Neha Bora was released early Saturday morning, while Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke will be produced before the SEM court, Delhi Police said. Both were taken into preventive custody ahead of the ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest march at Connaught Place here on Friday. Bora was…
Can Cong Get into Double Figures in UP?
MS Shanker A CNN-News18 survey puts the 2027 battle in perspective, raising questions about the Congress’s independent strength, the SP’s alliance strategy, Yogi Adityanath’s standing and the BJP’s political recovery after its 2024 setback The countdown to the 2027 Assembly elections has begun in several politically crucial states, but few contests will command as much…
Aaryavir Sehwag, son of Virender Sehwag, takes elite U19 cup by storm with stunning 173 off 143
Online Sports Desk Aaryavir Sehwag, son of legendary India opener Virender Sehwag, has made experts and fans across the world of cricket take note with a stunning knock of 173 in the ongoing Vinoo Mankad Trophy, India’s premier under-19 one-day tournament. Playing for Delhi U19 against Chandigarh U19, Aaryavir opened the batting and smashed 19…
