New Delhi: India is carefully balancing the objectives of reliable energy with transition to cleaner sources for sustainable growth, a policy approach that helps ensure its energy security amid the West Asia crisis, EAC–PM Chairman S Mahendra Dev said on Friday. Addressing the ISID-WIDER conference, the Chairman of Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister…
Hyderabad: The Telangana BJP on Friday launched a scathing attack on the state budget presented by Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Batti Vikramarka, terming it “the most disappointing budget ever” and accusing the Congress government of failing to honour its key promises. In a press statement, the State BJP Chief Spokesperson and Media In-charge…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted regular bail to Muppidi Avinash Reddy, a key accused in the multi-crore Andhra Pradesh liquor policy scam. The case involves alleged large-scale irregularities and a structured kickback network that operated between 2019 and 2024. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul…
Kolkata: The Trinamool Congress released its manifesto for the West Bengal Assembly polls on Friday, making 10 pledges that encompass widening the ambit of existing welfare schemes, stronger healthcare outreach and infrastructure development. Unveiling the manifesto, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said these commitments would serve as the guiding map for the government once…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a high-level telephonic conversation with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to deliberate on the deteriorating security situation in West Asia and review strategic developments in the Indo-Pacific. In a post on X, the EAM expressed satisfaction with the bilateral engagement, stating he was “very pleased…
New Delhi: People of Kerala are ready for change, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said on Friday, as he pitched for a UDF government in the state. “Team UDF is Team Keralam,” he said in a post on X. “Each candidate reflects the voice, the aspirations and the trust of the people of Keralam. This is…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma filed nomination papers on Friday, seeking re-election from the Jalukbari constituency for the sixth term in a row. Sarma was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, son Nandil Biswa Sarma, BJP’s Gauhati Lok Sabha MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi and Guwahati Mayor Mrigen Sarania. Before reaching the Kamrup…
New Delhi: Union minister Jayant Chaudhary allegedly received a death threat from an unknown caller, triggering a review of his security and a police probe based on a complaint lodged in the matter, officials said on Friday. Police said the caller has been traced to Murshidabad in West Bengal. Chaudhary, the minister of state (Independent…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Anutin Charnvirakul on his re-election as the prime minister of Thailand and said he was looking forward to working closely with him to further deepen the multifaceted strategic partnership between the two nations. Charnvirakul won a vote in parliament on Thursday to remain in office. “Heartiest…
New Delhi: The ODI World Cup is still a year away but India’s 20-odd probables have already been earmarked and the five national selectors will keep an eye on these players during the IPL starting March 28, a top BCCI source told PTI on Friday. The Ajit Agarakar-led panel comprises SS Das, RP Singh, Ajay…
