New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday dared the opposition to submit a formal letter to the Lok Sabha speaker for a debate on students’ protests and all related issues, and said he will attend the entire proceedings to address all questions once the discussion begins today. Speaking to reporters in the Parliament…
New York: Two US states, New York and New Jersey, have proclaimed August 15 as “India Independence Day”, recognising India’s journey as an independent nation and the contributions of the Indian-American community. New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued a proclamation declaring August 15, 2026, as “India Independence Day” across the entire state, while New Jersey…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said at least Rs 1,000 crore will be required for repair of properties and rehabilitation of the flood-affected people in the districts ravaged by the latest wave of the deluge. Addressing a press conference here, he said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured full assistance…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday urged young people to read autobiographies and learn from the struggles of others, saying that in the “era of reels”, they should remember that “shortcut will cut you short”. Speaking at the launch of former president Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography “Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life,…
New Delhi: Tata Group stocks fell on Wednesday, with TCS dropping nearly 6 per cent, after Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran said he will not seek reappointment when his current term ends on February 20, 2027. Shares of Tata Consultancy Services tanked 5.70 per cent, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles tumbled 4.11 per cent, Tata Consumer…
New Delhi: Indian golfing stalwart Jeev Milkha Singh has urged the Kapil Dev-led PGTI not to bar players from participating in the Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) as they have every right to earn a “good livelihood” and build their game through such events. The 54-year-old owner of four European Tour and six Asian Tour…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has sought responses of the Centre, the Bar Council of India and the CBI on a plea seeking a probe into alleged fake advocates, fraudulent law degrees and the activities of persons associated with the Cockroach Janta Party. The CJP came into being following a remark made by Chief Justice…
Guwahati: The flood situation in Assam remained serious on Wednesday, with more than 1.12 lakh people affected across four districts amid the forecast of more rain in several areas already reeling under the deluge, officials said. Several rivers are flowing above their danger levels, posing a threat of flooding in new areas, an Assam State…
Kochi: The Kerala High Court has set aside the Centre’s decision not to renew the FCRA certificate of two NGOs, accused by central agencies of funding agitations against the Vizhinjam sea port, saying that financial support to a protest cannot be seen as diversion of foreign funds. The High Court said that the right to…
New Delhi: Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran on Wednesday said he will not seek reappointment when his current term ends on February 20, 2027, ending months of uncertainty over the leadership of the Tata Group’s holding company. Chandrasekaran said the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust and Sir Ratan Tata Trust – majority shareholders in Tata Sons…
