Oslo: India and the Nordic countries on Tuesday decided to elevate their relationship to a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Nordic counterparts, focusing on clean energy, sustainability, innovation, emerging technologies and other key areas. In a joint press statement following the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in…
New Delhi: An inquiry committee probing allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma in the alleged unaccounted cash discovery case has submitted its report to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, setting the stage for it to be tabled in Parliament during the next session. The report was presented on Monday under provisions of the Judges (Inquiry) Act,…
New Delhi: India’s inflation debate appears to be entering a complicated phase. On the surface, retail inflation appears under control, giving consumers and policymakers some relief. But beneath that, wholesale prices rose sharply in April, even before petrol and diesel prices were increased. The Rs 4 per litre increase in fuel prices in two installments…
Guwahati: Flamboyant wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant was on Tuesday removed as vice-captain of the Indian Test squad for the upcoming one-off match against Afghanistan and dropped from the ODI line-up for the ensuing three-match series against the same opponents. KL Rahul replaced Pant as the vice-captain of the Indian Test team that is being led by…
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, according to the presidential aide. President Putin visited India in December 2025 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. The visit comes amid deepening strategic and defence cooperation between India and Russia. It will mark Putin’s second visit…
Chhatrapathi Sanbhajingar: Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat on Tuesday said that the buildings owned by those involved in the NEET paper leak case should be demolished. The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, who ran Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) in Latur, for his alleged involvement in the NEET-UG paper leak. So far,…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the right to live with dignity encompasses the right to live freely without threat from dogs as it dismissed all applications and petitions seeking recall of its earlier directions on relocation and sterilisation of strays. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and NV Anjaria, which…
Bhopal: The suspicious death of 33-year-old model and actress Twisha Sharma has taken a critical turn as a Bhopal court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of her absconding lawyer-husband, Samarth Singh. Following the court’s decision on Monday, the Bhopal Police officially announced a cash reward of Rs 10,000 for any information leading to his…
Kolkata: The West Bengal government sanctioned the prosecution of former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh in connection with a case of financial irregularities linked to the institution. An order issued on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare stated the governor, being the competent authority, accorded sanction for Ghosh’s…
Washington: The US has approved the possible sale of support services and related equipment for Apache helicopters to India for an estimated cost of USD 198.2 billion, the US Department of State said. The Department of State also approved a possible sale of sustainment support for M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers for an estimated cost of USD…
