Lahore: “Even though the chance was missed, we should try again,” says Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Ahmad Khan when asked about Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s 1999 ‘bus yatra’, a bold attempt by the then Indian prime minister to put India-Pakistan relations on the peace track. Vajpayee took a bus ride to Lahore on February 19, 1999….
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime has been riddled with controversies, and the latest uproar surrounding popcorn is no exception. The government’s imposition of an 18% GST on popcorn sold in multiplexes has popped more than kernels — it’s sparked heated debates about taxation fairness and economic sensibility. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s defense of…
The Opposition’s narrative on unemployment in India has become a focal point of political discourse, with frequent claims of rising joblessness and economic mismanagement. However, these allegations often lack grounding in factual data, raising questions about their credibility and intent. Amidst these claims, the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has presented contrasting evidence showcasing…
Melbourne: Ahead of the Boxing Day Test, India skipper Rohit Sharma on Tuesday dismissed fears about the knee injury he suffered during practice, saying it was fine, while keeping the suspense over his batting position. Rohit had got hit on the left knee during the training session at the MCG on Sunday and there was…
Imphal: Improvised explosive devices (IEDs), countrymade rockets and other arms and ammunition have been seized in Manipur during a search operation conducted by security forces, police said on Tuesday. Acting on a tip-off, security forces conducted a search operation in Teijang village in Churachandpur district on Monday, and seized three countrymade rockets, a .303 rifle…
New Delhi: Delhi Police on Tuesday claimed to have unearthed a gang involved in the illegal immigration of Bangladeshi citizens and arrested 11 people in connection with the case, an official said. Among the 11 people, five are Bangladeshi citizens and others were found to be involved in making forged documents, the official said. The…
As the cricketing world turns its gaze to Melbourne for the fourth Border-Gavaskar Test starting on Boxing Day, the Australians have already begun their match preparations off the field. Known for their psychological tactics, the hosts are deploying classic mind games to unsettle the Indian camp in the lead-up to the highly anticipated encounter. From…
Raipur: Several Congress members were detained after they took out a foot march to the residence of Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai here while alleging that Union minister Amit Shah had insulted Dr BR Ambedkar, police said on Tuesday. Members of the opposition Congress and its youth wing started the protest march from Raipur’s…
San Francisco: Ahead of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s visit to the United States, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday had meetings with top American diplomats on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues. Jaishankar is scheduled to visit the United States from December 24-29, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced…
San Fransisco: Amid growing outrage here about the large-scale attack on minority Hindus and their places of worship in Bangladesh, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan on Monday spoke with the interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus and both leaders expressed commitment to protect human rights in the troubled South Asian nation. “Both leaders expressed…
