Chennai: The Supreme Court staying the ED probe against state-run TASMAC in Tamil Nadu is a “big blow” to the BJP’s efforts to malign the party-led government in the state, and the central probe agency was a “blackmailing organisation,” senior DMK leader R S Bharathi said on Thursday. Responding to the apex court staying the…
Bikaner (Raj): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted that the country’s enemies have learnt what happens when ‘sindoor’ becomes gunpowder and lauded India’s armed forces for creating such a trap that Pakistan was forced to go down on its knees. In his first public address in Rajasthan after Operation Sindoor, which was launched in…
Tirupati: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the official custodian of the famous Venkateswara temple here, is exploring the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and facial recognition technology to enhance the pilgrimage experience, said an official on Thursday. TTD executive officer (EO) J Syamala Rao said the temple body will employ these technologies to authenticate genuine…
Islamabad: The Pakistan government on Thursday announced the expulsion of a staffer of the Indian High Commission. India on Wednesday expelled a Pakistani official working at the Pakistan High Commission on charges of involvement in espionage, in the second such expulsion in a week, people familiar with the matter said. The Ministry of External Affairs…
United Nations: The aromas and flavors of popular Indian teas permeated the halls of the United Nations headquarters as India hosted a special event to commemorate International Tea Day to highlight the beverage’s contribution in empowering communities and fostering inclusive economic growth. The Permanent Mission of India to the UN hosted a high-level event on…
Jammu: Security forces on Thursday launched a cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district after an exchange of fire with suspected terrorists, officials said. The firefight took place between the security forces and the suspected terrorists during a search operation following a tip-off about their presence in the Shingpora area of Chhatru,…
Mumbai: Suryakumar Yadav’s doughty 73 not out proved to be the difference as Mumbai Indians sealed the fourth and final play-off berth with a 59-run trouncing of Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Suryakumar’s masterclass — a 43-ball knock with seven fours and half a dozen sixes in adverse situations —…
Mumbai: Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Wednesday demanded the government launch a decisive battle to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), asserting diplomatic efforts have not yielded results and the territory must be brought back under Indian control. The veteran politician from Maharashtra, who heads the Republican Party of India (Athawale), a BJP ally, praised the Modi…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said the lesson taught to Pakistan this time has inflicted so much pain that it will not be forgotten, and if it attempts another terror attack, the response will be stronger and harsher. Quoting the defence minister while talking to reporters in Poonch, the…
New Delhi: India on Wednesday mounted a spirited campaign to highlight its views on terrorism emanating from Pakistan as multi-party delegations started reaching out to world capitals following Operation Sindoor. Delegations led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Jha and Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde left for Japan and the UAE, respectively, to highlight Pakistan’s policies of…
