New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, who is in India on a bilateral visit, and expressed confidence that Muizzu’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lend a “new impetus” to “our friendly ties”. Though the Maldivian president attended PM Modi’s swearing-in ceremony in June, it is his…
Chennai: A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF’s range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action. Enthusiastic families gathered on the sands…
Srinagar: Stringent security arrangements have been put in place at all district headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir for the counting of votes on Tuesday for the 90-member assembly, paving way for first elected government in the Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago. A three-tier security set up has been put…
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose lashed out at the state government, alleging that absence of timely action has led to rise in cases of rape. Bose’s comments came amid uproar over the alleged rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Jaynagar area in South 24 Parganas district. “The cases of rape…
Chandigarh: The Haryana assembly elections on Saturday saw a turnout of over 66 per cent, with several exit polls predicting a clear majority for the Congress, which is eyeing a comeback after a decade. According to the Election Commission’s statement, the single phase of polls in 90 assembly seats held from 7 am to 6…
Kolkata: The junior doctors, protesting over the rape and murder of a colleague at the RG Kar hospital, went on fast unto death on Saturday evening, claiming that their demands were not fulfilled by the West Bengal government. The doctors have said that they will join duty as promised but will not eat anything. At…
New Delhi: The next edition of high-voltage Malabar exercise featuring the navies of India, the US, Australia and Japan will begin on Tuesday with an aim to boost their overall interoperability amid evolving regional security situation. India is hosting the 11-day mega wargame. The annual wargame includes both sea and harbor phases with a focus…
Raichur (Karnataka): Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday came down heavily on the opposition BJP and the JD(S) for dragging his wife Parvathi B M in the MUDA case, who had never stepped into public life and stayed within her house. He also accused the opposition of targeting him because they could not tolerate a…
New Delhi: Several exit polls on Saturday predicted a clear majority for the Congress in Haryana and gave an edge to its alliance with the National Conference in Jammu and Kashmir with the regional partner emerging as the single largest party. Dainik Bhaskar predicted the Congress getting 44-54 seats and the Bharatiya Janata Party 15-29…
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday asserted that for Bengalis, Durga Puja is more than a festival and is the heartbeat of the identity, art and heritage of the community. She inaugurated 10 Durga Pujas in south Kolkata amid chanting of ‘shlokas’ (hymns), beating of ‘dhaak’ (drums) and blowing of conch shells….
