New Delhi: The Delhi government on Tuesday blamed the AAP dispensation in Punjab for the toxic haze over the national capital, alleging that the neighboring state forced farmers to burn a record amount of paddy stubble on Diwali night. Delhi found itself enveloped in a thick grey haze, reduced visibility, and its air quality into…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday emphasized the shifting landscape of the country’s security challenges, noting that while the nation grapples with border instability, society faces a new surge in sophisticated crimes, terrorism, and “ideological wars”. Speaking on the occasion of Police Commemoration Day, Singh underscored the critical need to balance external and…
New Delhi: China has alleged that certain conditions in India’s Production Linked Incentive schemes for advanced chemistry cell battery, automobiles, and the policy to promote the manufacturing of electric vehicles violate global trade rules, and has filed a complaint against these measures at the WTO. According to a communication of the Geneva-based WTO, China has…
Mumbai: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty rose in the opening session of special Muhurat trading on Tuesday, driven by buying in bank and IT shares amid a positive trend in global markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex rose by 186.07 or 0.22 per cent to 84,549.44 points, marking a firm start of the new Samvat…
Bengaluru: Biocon chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw on Tuesday met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar and greeted them on the occasion of Diwali, official sources said. Shaw has been critical of Bengaluru’s infrastructure woes by highlighting them through her social media posts, and has been repeatedly urging the state government to intervene. “Biocon…
Kyiv: President Donald Trump said Monday that while he thinks it is possible that Ukraine can defeat Russia, he’s now doubtful it will happen. The comments from Trump added a fresh layer of skepticism toward Kyiv as he plans to meet again in the coming weeks with Russian President Vladmir Puti for face-to-face talks in Budapest,…
Special Correspondent Hyderabad: It’s that time of the season again when the spotlight turns — not on the players, but on the selectors. And this time, it’s not admiration they’re attracting, but anger and disbelief. Hyderabad’s senior and junior selections have once again exposed the rot — favouritism, political interference, and outright disregard for merit….
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday greeted his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on his birthday, wishing him good health and success. In a post on X, Modi also thanked Netanyahu for his Diwali greetings. “Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday,”…
Bengaluru: In an apparent counter to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s “vote chori” barb centered around Karnataka, the state BJP on Tuesday levelled “tax chori” allegation against the party-led government following a citizens forum’s recent grievance aired to the state Chief Minister. BJP leader R Ashoka accused the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government of “tax Chori” (tax theft)…
New York: US President Donald Trump on Monday extended his wishes on Diwali, the festival of lights, and said it is a time to bring families and friends together to celebrate. “Today, I send my best wishes to every American celebrating Diwali — the ‘Festival of Lights’,” Trump said in a statement. “For many Americans,…
