Tel Aviv: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has declared a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency following the launch of “pre-emptive strikes” by the Israeli military in Lebanon, significantly heightening tensions across the Middle East. The region has been simmering with unease for weeks, particularly after Hezbollah and Iran vowed retaliation for an Israeli airstrike in…
Tel Aviv: Israel launched pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon on Sunday after detecting preparations for “large-scale” attacks by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah. The Israeli military warned its citizens to expect incoming missiles and drones launched by Hezbollah, with air alert sirens sounding across the country’s north. Hezbollah issued a statement shortly after announcing a large-scale…
New Delhi: Government employees on Saturday hailed the decision to provide assured pensions to them and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for meeting with them on the issue. Shiv Gopal Mishra, Secretary of the Joint Consultative Machinery (JCM), a joint form of government employees’ organisations, said they were invited by the prime minister for the…
Panaji: Already award-winning, India’s luxury spirits conglomerate–Cheers group offers discerning drinkers a new collection of handpicked, limited-edition spirits and extraordinary new tastes to explore. “We use ex-bourbon barrels for sweetness and body. Using careful cask selection we can highlight the smokiness of the whisky and blend a well-balanced dram. Bottled at 42.8% alcohol, this is…
Raipur: India will be free from Left Wing Extremism (LWE) by March 2026 and a strong and ruthless strategy is required for the final assault against the menace, Union Home Minister Amit Shah asserted on Saturday. The minister stated this during a press conference here after he along with Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and…
New Delhi: The BJP-led central government on Saturday launched the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS). Central government employees will exercise the right to decide whether to stay in the National Pension Scheme or join the Unified Pension Scheme. Likewise, the state governments can also decide to adopt this new module of UPS. Assured Pension: 50% of the…
Tirumala: The Executive Officer of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), J Shyamala Rao, announced on Saturday that comprehensive preparations are in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the annual Srivari Brahmotsavam, scheduled from October 4 to 12. Addressing the media at Annamaiah Bhavan in Tirumala, Shyamala Rao detailed the schedule for the Vahana Sevas. Morning…
Hyderabad: BRS working president K T Rama Rao on Saturday appeared before the Telangana State Women’s Commission here and expressed regret and apologised for his comments about women travelling in state-run RTC buses. Rao, while speaking on the Congress government’s scheme of free travel for women in state-run RTC buses, had said his party would…
Dasu Kesava Rao When the NDA Government abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution and facilitated Jammu and Kashmir to become an integral part of the country, the step was widely welcomed by the people, though Congress raised a political storm over it. It is interesting to see how Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru reacted to a…
Hyderabad: A helicopter en route from Mumbai to Hyderabad met with a tragic accident near Paud in Pune, crashing amid heavy rainfall. The chopper, which was carrying four individuals, including the captain, went down in the treacherous weather conditions. Local police confirmed that while the captain sustained injuries and was rushed to the hospital, the…
