Bashar al-Assad’s dramatic exit from Syria on Sunday marked the conclusion of a 14-year struggle to retain control over a nation torn apart by a brutal civil war. His departure not only ends the Assad family’s decades-long rule but also underscores the shifting dynamics of regional and international power. Assad’s rise to power in 2000…
New Delhi: Around 40 schools in Delhi received a bomb threat mail Monday morning with the sender demanding USD 30,000, a police official said. The threat was sent in a single e-mail marked to the city’s prominent schools including DPS RK Puram; GD Goenka, Paschim Vihar; The British School, Chanakyapuri; The Mother’s International, Aurobindo Marg;…
Washington: Observing the US is subsidizing its two neighbors Canada and Mexico to the tune of USD 100 billion and USD 300 billion, respectively, incoming US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that if that is the case then these two countries better be a part of America. Trump, 78, has threatened to impose hefty…
Washington: Incoming US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would go ahead with his plans to deport all illegal immigrants after entering the Oval Office and said at the same time he would make it easier for people to come in, a move that could be helpful to Indians who mostly enter the US…
Shambhu (Punjab): Agitating farmers suspended their foot march to Delhi on Sunday after some of them sustained injuries in teargas shelling by Haryana security personnel who thwarted yet another attempt by the protesters to cross the Punjab-Haryana border. Farmer leaders said they would decide the next course of action on Monday. After a group of…
Muscat: Mumtaz Khan slammed four goals while Kanika Siwach and Deepika slotted home a hat-trick as defending champions India routed Bangladesh 13-1 to start their Women’s Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament campaign on a rousing note here on Sunday. Mumtaz (27th, 32nd, 53rd, 58th), Kanika (12th, 51st, 52nd), Deepika (7th, 20th, 55th), Manisha (10th), Beauty…
KURUKSHETRA (HRY): Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Saturday that India’s ancient culture teaches people that there are occasions when forces inimical to the country need to be crushed and the Bhagavad Gita also says so. He also said that “Viksit Bharat” is no longer a dream, but a target that has to be achieved…
In an auspicious turn of events, Lakshmana, driven by zeal, made his way to the house of Suyajna, a learned sage engaged in Agnihotra rituals. Upon his arrival, Suyajna greeted him with blessings. Lakshmana, with hands folded in reverence, implored the sage: “O great friend and well-wisher! Rama has embarked on a sojourn unparalleled in…
New Delhi: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Sunday asserted that Kendriya Vidyalayas’ continuing expansion over the decades is yet another example of continuity in governance, which he said the “perennially credit-hungry” Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not acknowledge. His remarks come a day after Prime Minister Modi said his government has taken another big decision…
Prayagraj: Rail Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Sunday said the Railways would run about 13,000 trains, including 3,000 special ones, for the convenience of devotees during the Maha Kumbh. The Union minister, who reached Prayagraj by train from Varanasi to review the Railways’ preparations for the mega event, expects about 1.5 to 2 crore passengers to…
