West Asia conflict: PM Modi interacts with CMs, bats for ‘Team India’ spirit
New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reviewed with chief ministers of all but poll-bound states their preparedness and plans in the wake of the West Asia conflict. The virtual meeting was aimed at ensuring synergy of efforts in the spirit of ‘Team India’, official sources said. This is the first time that the…
Auqib Nabi sets sights on “ultimate goal” of playing for India with successful IPL
Mumbai: From the confines of his room in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir star Auqib Nabi watched a large crowd celebrate his entry into the IPL on auction day. But, he says, the “ultimate goal” is to play and win matches for India. Long before he lifted the Ranji Trophy with his J&K teammates, Nabi had…
‘Disheartening’: Mehbooba slams CM Omar over month-long delay in condemning Israel’s attack on Iran
Srinagar: PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday criticised Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for taking almost a month to unequivocally condemn Israel’s attack on Iran, calling the delay “disheartening”. CM Abdullah, in the Legislative Assembly on Friday, condemned the “unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran” and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence…
Modi congratulates Balendra Shah on becoming Nepal’s new PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ on being sworn in as Nepal’s new prime minister, saying that he looks forward to working closely with him to deepen India-Nepal ties for the mutual benefit of both nations. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah ‘Balen,’ took oath as Nepal’s democratically elected prime minister on…
HCA: A Controversy That Won’t End
By Vinay Rao Hyderabad cricket is in turmoil yet again—not for anything that has happened on the field, but for what continues to unfold off it. A domestic tournament had reached its logical conclusion: matches completed, finalists decided, dates fixed, and approvals in place. Then came a sudden twist—an Ombudsman’s order halted the final, only…
Balendra Shah Balen is now Nepal’s youngest PM
Kathmandu: Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ was on Friday appointed as the Prime Minister of Nepal, making him the youngest elected leader to hold the top executive post in the Himalayan nation. President Ramchandra Paudel appointed Balen, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), as the prime minister in accordance with Article 76 (1)…
Cong MLAs protest in Assembly seeking action against BJP legislator for remarks on Shivakumar
Bengaluru: The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has witnessed chaotic scenes, with ruling Congress MLAs trooping into the well of the House, demanding the Speaker take action against BJP MLA Munirathna, accusing him of inappropriate behaviour and making personal comments against Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar. The incident occurred on Thursday while Shivakumar was replying to…
TMC govt put Bengal in debt trap by distributing doles to win polls: CPI(M)’s Bikash Bhattacharya
Kolkata: The Mamata Banerjee-led TMC government has pushed West Bengal into a “debt trap” by distributing doles and funding festivals to win over the electorate instead of creating job opportunities, alleged CPI(M)’s lone MP from the state, Bikash Ranjan Bhattacharya. In an interview with PTI, he claimed “funds for these doles are being borrowed from…
Govt slashes excise duty on petrol to Rs 3/litre, exempts diesel
New Delhi: The government has slashed excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 a litre and exempted diesel fully from it to help oil marketing companies like HPCL, BPCL, and IOC deal with the rising global crude prices amid the war in the Middle East. The Finance ministry, in a notification dated March 26, cut…
Modi’s Fuel Gambit: Relief, Stability, and Political Timing
MS Shanker At a time when global energy markets are on edge, and supply chains are strained by the ongoing West Asia crisis, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has pulled off what many are calling a calculated “master stroke.” The decision to sharply reduce central excuse taxes on petrol—from ₹13 to ₹3 per litre—and effectively eliminate…
