Mumbai: Domestic carrier SpiceJet on Monday said it has secured the rights to operate Haj flights in 2025 from four key cities in the country — Kolkata, Guwahati, Srinagar, and Gaya. As part of its mandate, SpiceJet will operate over 100 special flights for Haj 2025, using a mix of narrow-body and wide-body aircraft, and…
New Delhi: India is set to seal the proposed procurement of 26 naval variant of Rafale jets and three additional Scorpene submarines soon, Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Monday. At a media briefing ahead of Navy Day, Admiral Tripathi also said that the government’s approval for two SSNs (nuclear-powered submarines) indicated its…
Hyderabad: Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya and Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma paid homage to former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Governor Dr. Marri Chenna Reddy on his 28th death anniversary at a solemn event held at Rock Gardens on Monday. The commemoration, organized by Dr. Reddy’s son, Marri Shashidhar Reddy, a senior BJP leader and…
The One Nation One Subscription scheme, approved by the Government of India, aims to provide nationwide access to over 13,000 scholarly journals for students, teachers, and researchers in higher education institutions. With a budget of ₹6,000 crores for 2025-2027, it seeks to promote research and innovation across the country. The “One Nation One Subscription” (ONOS)…
In a rare move, Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition, recently raised concerns over India’s slowing GDP growth—a significant issue indeed. However, instead of offering substantive insights, his critique quickly veered into familiar territory: targeting industrialists Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani. This predictable rhetoric does little to illuminate the economic challenges India faces and only…
Our Political Desk Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat’s recent remarks on increasing fertility among Hindus have ignited a political storm. His suggestion that Hindus should adopt a three-child policy, moving away from India’s long-standing two-child norm, has drawn sharp reactions from opposition parties, particularly the Congress and All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). This…
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday asked Punjab farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who is on a fast-unto-death at the Khanauri border point to press for the acceptance of farmers’ demands, to persuade the protesting farmers not to obstruct highways and cause inconvenience to people. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan…
Hyderabad: The Hakku Initiative, known for championing social justice and advocating solutions in collaboration with government authorities, officially launched its poster, logo, and a dedicated missed call number at the Hyderabad Press Club today. Renowned filmmaker Tammareddy Bharadwaj and actor Shiva Balaji were the event’s key speakers. Bharadwaj emphasized the need to challenge societal injustices, noting,…
Washington: The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is “not there yet,” the US National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as regional leaders meet to discuss the crisis. “We are working actively to try to make it happen. We…
New Delhi: Jay Shah, former Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), officially assumed the role of International Cricket Council (ICC) Chair on December 1, succeeding Greg Barclay. Shah’s appointment marks a pivotal moment for global cricket as he sets out ambitious plans to expand the sport’s reach and inclusivity. In…
