Dhaka: Bangladesh Supreme Court has stayed a High Court verdict that declared ‘Joy Bangla’ — popularised by Bangbandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman — as the country’s national slogan. Rahman’s daughter Sheikh Hasina was ousted as prime minister on August 5. Recently, the country’s central bank decided to remove Rahman’s image from currency notes. Following the change…
New Delhi: Teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is not as excited at the prospect of becoming the youngest ever to play in the IPL as he is at being coached by the legendary Rahul Dravid at Rajasthan Royals. The 13-year-old Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer ever to be bought at an IPL auction last month when…
The behaviour of Opposition leaders in India’s Parliament has reached an unprecedented low, marking a concerning departure from the standards expected in the nation’s highest democratic institution. Recent actions by Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, alongside their allies, have not only undermined the dignity of parliamentary discourse but have also raised questions about…
New Delhi: Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day Thursday afternoon amid ruckus as the treasury and opposition benches traded charges over a no-trust notice against Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar, and the BJP’s allegations of the Congress leadership’s “connections” with billionaire investor George Soros. The House witnessed two adjournments in the day before that. The…
Belgavi (Karnataka): The protests by the Panchamasali Lingayat community demanding their inclusion in the 2A category of Other Backward Castes (OBC) intensified on Thursday with the BJP backing them. The Panchamasali Lingayat community led by the pontiff of Kudalasangama Panchamasali Math Basava Jayamruthyunjaya Swami is demanding their inclusion in the 2A category. The community is…
New Delhi: NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday turned 84 and celebrated his birthday with members of his family and well-wishers, including estranged nephew and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar. Pawar, a former Union Minister, cut the birthday cake with a sword at his 6, Janpath residence here, surrounded by party workers. Prime Minister…
New Delhi: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and vowed to take the state to the “next level” of development under his guidance. Fadnavis called on the prime minister for the first time after assuming office of chief minister on December 5. “In the last 10 years, with your…
New Delhi: Mere harassment is not sufficient to hold someone guilty of the offence of abetting suicide, and there must be clear evidence of direct or indirect incitement, the Supreme Court has said. The observations came from a bench of justices Vikram Nath and P B Varale which delivered its verdict on an appeal challenging…
Hyderabad: Telangana BJP spokesperson N.V. Subash on Thursday strongly criticized the Opposition’s move to introduce a confidence motion against Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Subash termed the move “unfortunate” and said it highlights the extent to which political discourse has eroded, undermining constitutional bodies like Parliament. Subash labeled the motion not only reprehensible but also…
Chennai: Widespread rains lashed parts of Tamil Nadu on Thursday, prompting authorities to declare a holiday for schools in Chennai and many other districts. Overnight rains lashed Chennai and the neighbouring Tiruvallur, Chengelpet and Kancheepuram, besides Villupuram and some areas in the Cauvery delta region. Following sharp showers, authorities declared a day’s holiday for schools…
