New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday issued the notification for the election to the position of Vice President. As per the notification, August 21 will be the last date for filing nominations, and August 25 will be the last date to withdraw nominations. The Vice Presidential election was necessitated after Jagdeep…
New Delhi: The water level of the Yamuna river in Delhi reached 204.88 metres at the Old Railway Bridge here on Thursday, crossing the warning level of 204.50 metres, officials said. According to officials, an alert has been issued to all the agencies concerned to take precautionary measures to deal with a potential flood-like situation….
New York/Washington: The initial 25 per cent tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump on Indian imports came into effect on Thursday. Last week, the White House announced that India will face tariffs of 25 per cent after Trump issued an executive order listing the various duties that Washington will impose on exports from countries…
New Delhi: In a big blow to Justice Yashwant Varma, the Supreme Court on Thursday rejected his plea challenging the investigation report into the cash recovery case. Justice Varma, who served as a judge of the Delhi High Court, had moved the top court, seeking to invalidate the report of an inquiry committee that investigated the…
New Delhi: In a subtle message directed at US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that India will never compromise on the interests of its farmers and dairy sector, and declared he was prepared to bear a significant personal cost if necessary. The statement came a day after Trump ratcheted up…
Islamabad: Pakistan army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir will likely visit the United States (US) later this week to attend the farewell of Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander General Michael E Kurilla, according to Pakistani media reports. This will be Munir’s second visit to the US following the recent military conflict between India and Pakistan. The…
Mumbai: Tata Group-owned Air India has rolled out a dedicated emotional and mental well-being app for its pilots and cabin crew members and their families, offering over 600 expert-designed self-care techniques besides one-to-one therapy and psychiatry sessions, in the aftermath of one of the Ahmedabad plane crash in June this year, sources said. Besides, it…
Moscow, Aug 7: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Moscow late Wednesday to hold high-level meetings with senior Russian officials, aimed at bolstering defence ties, energy cooperation, and preparing the ground for an upcoming summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin. According to sources, Doval’s visit comes at a crucial moment,…
New Delhi: In a strong diplomatic pushback, India on Wednesday condemned the United States for imposing additional tariffs on Indian goods over continued oil imports from Russia, calling the move “unfair, unjustified, and unreasonable.” The condemnation came after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order hiking tariffs by another 25%, bringing the total to…
Ramnath Dhondu Parkar’s cricketing journey is a testament to perseverance, skill, and the quiet dignity of those who thrive largely outside the spotlight. Born on October 31, 1946, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Parkar rose through the ranks of Mumbai cricket to become one of the finest domestic players of his generation—often sharing the crease with…
