New Delhi: Expressing shock over the tragic loss of lives in an attack on an hospital in Gaza, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said civilian casualties in the ongoing conflict were a matter of serious concern and those involved should be held responsible. According to media reports, Hamas group said a massive explosion at the…
Hyderabad: Dubbing AICC leader Rahul Gandhi as “Election Gandhi”, BRS leader K Kavitha on Wednesday said he can come to Telangana as a tourist, taste the famous ‘Ankapur chicken,’ a local delicacy, and go back. Speaking to reporters in Bodhan, 206 kms from here, she also said she requested Rahul, who is scheduled to visit…
Raipur: BJP vice president and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Raman Singh on Wednesday urged the Election Commission of India to postpone the second phase of Chhattisgarh assembly polls scheduled on November 17 in view of the Chhath festival. He said a large number of voters will not be able to take part in the electoral process…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday addressed the rising coal prices in India and alleged that Adani has directly looted the people of the country through high electricity bills. He cited a media report to accuse the Adani Group of over-invoicing in coal imports and fleecing people to the tune of Rs 12,000 crore in…
New Delhi: The government has not yet taken any decision on the issue of India joining the trade pillar of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), a 14-member grouping, a senior official said. The IPEF was launched jointly by the US and other partner countries of the Indo-Pacific region on May 23 in Tokyo. The 14…
Gaza Strip: A massive blast rocked a Gaza City hospital packed with wounded and other Palestinians seeking shelter Tuesday, killing hundreds of people, the Hamas-run Health Ministry said. Hamas blamed an Israeli airstrike, while the Israeli military blamed a rocket misfired by other Palestinian militants. At least 500 people were killed, the ministry said. As…
Dharamsala: Netherlands stunned South Africa by 38 runs in the ICC World Cup’s second big upset in three days here on Tuesday. The Netherlands scored 245 for eight after South Africa opted to bowl in the rain-hit match. In reply, South Africa were all out for 207 in 42.5 overs. The game began late owing to…
New Delhi: The government on Tuesday cut special additional excise duty (SAED) on crude petroleum to Rs 9,050/tonne with effect from October 18. As per a government notification, the special additional excise duty (SAED) on crude petroleum has now been reduced to Rs 9,050 per tonne from Rs 12,100 per tonne, effective October 18. The Centre…
New Delhi: India on Tuesday offered the central Asian countries fully-funded capacity in a wide range of areas such as cyber security to effectively combat terrorism and drug trafficking. Making the offer at a security conclave in Kazakhstan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said terrorism continues to constitute one of the most serious threats to…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday announced cash prizes for armed forces personnel who won medals at the recently-concluded Asian Games and said whether on a battlefield or a playground, “a soldier always performs” because of dedication, discipline, hard work, and the desire to do something for the nation. “Within a soldier, there…
