Bengaluru: The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday decided to set up a Special Investigation Team to probe the 40 per cent commission allegations against the previous BJP government in the state, in the light of Justice Nagmohan Das Commission inquiry report. The SIT will complete the investigation in two months and submit the report to the…
New Delhi: The Trump administration was quick in responding to what was tabled for a bilateral trade pact with India, and New Delhi is geared up for a “very high” degree of urgency in concluding trade deals with the US and the European Union, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. In an interactive…
Varasi: In a swipe at opposition parties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said those hankering for power focus solely on promoting their own families, while his government works on the theme of inclusive development. Addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of 44 projects worth Rs 3,880 crore here, he said, “Our guiding…
Varanasi (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived here Friday morning, received a detailed briefing on the alleged gang-rape of a young woman in his constituency and asked officials to take the strictest possible action against those involved, according to a Uttar Pradesh government statement. Immediately after landing in Varanasi, the prime minister was briefed…
MS Shanker In a shocking show of defiance, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has openly declared that her government will not implement the Waqf Amendment Act, 2024 — a law duly passed by both Houses of the Indian Parliament. Her remarks are not only constitutionally untenable but strike at the very heart of India’s…
Bengaluru: The craftiness of spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam echoed in the assiduous unbeaten 93 of KL Rahul as Delhi Capitals overcame a top-order meltdown to score a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match here on Thursday. Once the Royal Challengers were restricted to 163 for seven, the Capitals just…
Patna: At least 25 people were killed in lightning strikes and hailstorms in several districts of Bihar on Thursday, officials said. According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Nalanda reported 18 deaths, followed by two in Siwan, one each in Katihar, Darbhanga, Begusarai, Bhagalpur and Jehanabad. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, however,…
Bratislava/Nitra (Slovakia): President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday invited Slovakian businesses to join the ‘Make in India’ programme underscoring that India stands as a shining example of progress in today’s world of uncertainties. President Murmu also visited the Jaguar Land Rover facility here, met its Indian staff and witnessed the rollout of the Land Rover Defender…
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) produced 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana before a court here on Thursday night, hours after he was extradited from the US, and sought his 20-day custody. The court is likely to pronounce its order shortly. Rana was brought to the Patiala House Court in a…
C Pradeep Kumar The Inside Story Still Haunts On November 26, 2008, ten heavily armed terrorists from across the border unleashed unprecedented horror on Mumbai. But long before the first bullet was fired, the nation had already been betrayed — not just by foreign enemies but perhaps by its gatekeepers. The wounds of that night…
