New Delhi: The Supreme Court will on November 17 hear a petition seeking contempt proceedings against the Telangana speaker for allegedly not complying with its direction to decide disqualification pleas against 10 BRS MLAs who defected to the ruling Congress. On July 31, a top court bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai directed…
Patna: Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar said proactive policing, improved community connect, and initiatives taken by the Election Commission are the main reasons behind the “historic” voter turnout in the first phase of the assembly polls. The identification of potential criminals and their areas of operation in advance, adequate deployment of forces, and prompt action have…
Male: Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has inaugurated the Hanimaadhoo International Airport, a project funded under the Indian government’s Line of Credit assistance, calling it a “gateway to prosperity” for the country’s north. Muizzu inaugurated the airport on Sunday and described it as a “catalyst for unlocking the potential of the northern Maldives and enhancing global…
Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena head Eknath Shinde has reaffirmed the continuation of the government’s flagship Ladki Bahin Yojana, dismissing rumours of its closure and crediting its beneficiaries for the Mahayuti’s electoral success. Shinde was speaking after more than 100 activists, office-bearers, and former corporators from Kalyan-Dombivli—including members of the rival Shiv…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that apart from demographic change, the state is also witnessing an “economic shift”, with Muslims becoming more prosperous, and said this could mean that the “surrender of the Assamese people” has begun. Addressing a press conference after a cabinet meeting here on Sunday, Sarma claimed that the…
Johannesburg: The South African government and the ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Sunday reacted angrily to US President Donald Trump’s decision to boycott the G20 Summit scheduled to take place in a fortnight in Johannesburg. ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula lashed out at both Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who repeated the…
Gurugram: Union Minister for Housing, Urban Affairs, and Power Manohar Lal said expansion of metro services is being undertaken across crowded cities nationwide to ease traffic congestion. He also said a separate licence for last-mile connectivity will no longer be required, as it will now be integrated within the metro service licence itself. Addressing representatives…
New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Sunday said reducing veteran BJP leader L K Advani’s long years of service to one episode, however significant, is unfair, remarks his party distanced itself from. The Congress said Tharoor speaks for himself and the fact that he continues to do so as a CWC member reflects the…
Luanda (Angola): President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said India and Angola had “unlimited possibilities” to expand their ties in sectors like energy, agriculture, food processing and medicines, while these bonds can be “strengthened” in areas like critical minerals exploration and diamond processing. Murmu is on a four-day state visit to Angola, the first by an…
Sisupala, deaf to the earnest counsel of Bhishma and unmoved by the warning glance of Bhima, strode forward to confront Sri Krishna. In swelling pride, he cried, “O Kesava! Thou art unworthy of reverence. By the false spirit of friendship, this aged grandsire of the Kurus hath invoked thy worship. The Pandavas, blinded by folly,…
