New Delhi: India on Wednesday conveyed to the Maldives its readiness to support the island nation in boosting its defence preparedness as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosted his Maldivian counterpart Mohammed Ghassan Maumoon for wide-ranging talks focusing on maritime security cooperation. In their meeting, the two defence ministers reasserted their firm commitment to work closely…
Visakhaatnam: Amid cheers from the public, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his deputy Pawan Kalyan, undertook a brief roadshow here on Wednesday. People gathered in large numbers, and showered flowers on the leaders as they traveled atop an open vehicle, waving back. The entire stretch was…
New Delhi: Shares of ONGC climbed 3 per cent on Wednesday, on a day when UK’s BP Plc won a bid for ONGC’s giant Mumbai High oil and gas field, offering to raise crude oil production by 44 per cent and natural gas by a staggering 89 per cent over a 10-year period. The stock…
Dubai: India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah continued to reign supreme at the top of the bowlers’ chart with a career-best rating of 908 in the latest ICC Test Rankings, released on Wednesday. Bumrah, who made history ahead of the fifth and final Test against Australia by recording the highest-ever ICC Rankings rating for an Indian…
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday accused the AAP leaders of diverting attention from the “corruption and irregularities” surrounding the “Sheesh Mahal”, and enacting drama of a visit to the bungalow while the model code of conduct was implemented for the upcoming Assembly polls. “Why did AAP leaders Sanjay Singh and Saurabh Bharadwaj not visit…
Recent reports about China’s construction of a massive dam on the Brahmaputra River (called Yarlung Tsangpo in Tibet) have sparked significant concern in India. Experts warn that such a project could pose serious threats to downstream regions, particularly Arunachal Pradesh and Assam in India, and even neighboring Bangladesh. Calls for immediate diplomatic engagement with China…
India should enhance its regulatory framework to tackle emerging viral threats such as human metapneumovirus by strengthening surveillance, diagnosis, and rapid response mechanisms through National Health Mission initiatives. Investments in vaccine and antiviral research, along with global best practices, will help mitigate such outbreaks. Strengthening the healthcare infrastructure is essential to protect vulnerable populations and…
Washinton: US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that “all hell will break out in the Middle East” if the hostages being held by Hamas are not released by Inauguration Day. Trump did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office. Officials say about…
Bengaluru: The Lokayukta sleuths on Wednesday raid places connected to eight government officers, including a Joint Commissioner of Transport Department, who are accused of amassing assets disproportionate to their known sources of income. The places being raided are connected to the officers including the Joint Commissioner of Transport, Bengaluru, Shobha; Kadur Health and Family Welfare…
MS Shanker In a rare blend of poetic wit and unflinching candor, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday delivered a memorable press conference while announcing the schedule for the Delhi Assembly elections. Deviating from the customary procedural tone, Kumar employed Urdu shayari to effectively dismantle opposition narratives that often surface after electoral defeats….
