New Delhi/Rio De Janeiro: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi deliberated on the next steps in India-China ties, in the first high-level engagement weeks after militaries of the two sides disengaged from friction points of Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar and Wang held delegation-level talks on the sidelines…
Ranchi: A day after Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren charged the BJP with “launching a whisper campaign to influence voters”, he hit out at the saffron camp again on Tuesday, alleging that the opposition party in the state spent over Rs 500 crore in “malicious campaigns” against him. Soren also accused the BJP of being…
The Congress party, once a dominant force in Indian politics, now finds itself rattled by a series of political films that expose its controversial history. Following the uproar over The Kashmir Files and The Kerala Story, another film, The Sabarmati Report, has hit the screens, dragging the party into yet another uncomfortable spotlight. This latest…
Hyderabad: The BJP’s state unit has welcomed the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Board’s recent resolution to streamline its administration by relieving non-Hindu employees from its ranks. The decision, aimed at restoring the sanctity of the revered shrine, has been met with enthusiasm from the party and Hindu devotees alike. State BJP spokesperson N.V. Subhash expressed…
Peshawar: At least four people, including a tribal elder, were killed and two others injured when militants ambushed their vehicle in Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, police said. The militants opened fire on the vehicle of tribal elder Malik Shadi Khel in Jani Khel area in Bannu district while he was travelling with…
New Delhi: Domestic renewable energy capacity is expected to reach the 250 GW level by March 2026, Icra said on Tuesday. The capacity addition will be driven by the large project pipeline of over 80 GW, following the significant improvement in tendering activity in FY2024, the rating agency said. In a note, Icra said it…
Our Political Desk The northeastern state of Manipur is once again witnessing a surge in violence, and pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step in. The Congress-led opposition has been vocal in demanding his visit, arguing that his presence could bring a much-needed shift towards peace. However, the question remains: can even…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda on Tuesday said that an appeal will be filed in the Supreme Court soon challenging the interim bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. The 47-year-old had walked out of Ballari jail on October 30 after being imprisoned for more…
New Delhi: Thick grey haze choked Delhi for the third straight day on Tuesday, with the pollution levels remaining alarmingly high at 488 in the ‘severe plus’ category. Calm winds and dropping temperatures made the dispersion of pollutants difficult and the cold air traps dust and smoke from stubble burning in neighbouring areas of Delhi….
Perth: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is confident that the “already world class” Yashasvi Jaiswal will return from the Australian tour a significantly improved batter, no matter the challenges he encounters along the way. Shastri said if Jaiswal can adapt to the challenging Perth pitch, known for its lively bounce, the young opener will…
