Will respond to all allegations after SIT submits final report: Champat Rai
Ayodhya: Former Ram temple trust chief Champat Rai on Tuesday said he would respond to all allegations of embezzlement of donations against him after the Special Investigation Team (SIT) submits its final report. In a handwritten letter addressed to “Ram bhakts”, the former general secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust said “baseless…
India follows path of development, not expansionism: PM Modi at Indonesian parliament
Jakarta: India pursues a path of development, not expansionism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Indonesian parliament on Tuesday, amid growing concerns in South East Asia over China’s expansionist behaviour in the Indo-Pacific region. In his address to the lawmakers, which included President Prabowo Subianto and top ministers, Modi called for further expansion of…
NCERT releases revised Class 8 Social Science textbook, rewrites controversial chapter on judiciary
New Delhi: Months after it stoked a controversy for allegedly defaming the judiciary, the NCERT has released a revised Class 8 Social Science textbook dropping the disputed portions. The controversial portions, along with references to judicial backlog and two major court verdicts have been dropped while fresh material on Public Interest Litigation (PIL), tribunals, and…
Telangana CM directs officials to set up committee for ‘digital governance’
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday directed officials to constitute a committee to strengthen ‘digital governance’ in the state. Reddy, who held a meeting with officials, said the committee, comprising officials, should submit its report in 100 days. He sought details of the implementation of ‘digital governance’ and instructed officials to formulate…
US court unlikely to reject DOJ bid to drop Adani case, legal experts say
New York: US legal experts said it would be highly unusual for a federal court to reject the Department of Justice’s request to dismiss the criminal case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, after prosecutors set out detailed legal and policy reasons for seeking to drop the indictment. Under Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of…
India to supply BrahMos, Astra missiles to Indonesia, India government official says
New Delhi: India will supply the BrahMos cruise missile system and the Astra air-to-air missile to Indonesia, an Indian government official said on Tuesday. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on his first trip to the Southeast Asian nation since 2023. Supplying BrahMos and Astra missiles to Indonesia, boosting maritime security, and strengthening critical…
All valuable articles donated to Ram temple safe; over 30 kg gold-like items in possession of Trust: Treasurer
Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust currently holds over 30 kg of gold-like items and 1,518 kg of silver-like items, among other valuables donated by devotees, its treasurer, Swami Govind Dev Giri, said on Tuesday amid the row over alleged embezzlement of donations at the temple. Giri told PTI that all 2,926 valuable…
PM Modi conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour ‘Bintang Adipurna’ in Jakarta
Jakarta: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ medal. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto presented the medal to Modi. “This morning, I have also been conferred with Indonesia’s highest honour with immense affection. This honour belongs to the crores of Indians… it belongs to…
Belgium knocked the United States out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Online Sportsdek Belgium knocked the United States out of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a decisive 4-1 victory in a Round of 16 match in Seattle. Charles De Ketelaere led the Belgian attack with a brace, while Hans Vanaken and Romelu Lukaku also scored, ending the co-hosts’ tournament run. Belgium dominated early on, with…
Rupee rises 15 paise to 95.28 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated 15 paise to 95.28 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday on improved market sentiment after reports that Saudi Arabia has slashed August crude oil prices for Asia amid easing of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Forex traders said lower Middle East risk premium and higher traffic from…
