New Delhi: President’s rule was withdrawn in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, paving the way for the formation of a new government in the union territory. A gazette notification to this effect was issued by the Union Home Ministry. “In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 73 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act,…
New Delhi: A New York-bound Air India flight from Mumbai was on Monday diverted to the Delhi airport following a security concern arising out of a bomb threat in the aircraft, officials said here. “The aircraft is currently stationed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and all standard safety protocols are being diligently followed to…
Washington: The US says it will deploy a high-altitude anti-missile system and a US military crew to Israel to help bolster its air defences after a missile attack from Iran earlier this month. A Pentagon statement said President Joe Biden had ordered the Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (Thaad) battery and its crew be sent “to…
Washington: A man was arrested at a security checkpoint near Donald Trump’s California rally on Saturday, weeks after former US President and current Republican presidential candidate faced a second assassination attempt this year. The accused now faces gun charges after he was found in possession of loaded firearms, multiple passports and a fake license plate,…
Kolkata: The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), a body representing Resident Doctors’ Associations (RDAs) across India, called for a nationwide shutdown of elective services in hospitals from Monday in solidarity with medics’ ongoing protest in West Bengal, an official of the body said. The decision was taken after a meeting of FAIMA on…
Thiruvananthapuram: Muslim community outfits and leaders on Sunday said the apex child rights body’s call to stop state funding to madrassas would not impact institutions in Kerala as they receive no such financial assistance in the southern state. Cutting across their political differences, the ruling CPI(M) and the opposition Congress came out vehemently criticising the…
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is examining a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza, which if implemented, could trap hundreds of thousands of Palestinians unable to leave their homes without food or water. Israel claims that the plan is an “attempt to starve out Hamas militants.” No trucks of food, water…
Johannesburg: Tales of patriotism by South African Indian-origin volunteers in several major wars of the last century emerged when the South African Indian Legion (SAIL) of Military Veterans hosted its annual commemoration to honour fallen soldiers. The event was organised in conjunction with the City Council of Johannesburg at the Ditsong National Military Museum on…
The 21st ASEAN-India Summit held last week in Vientiane, Lao PDR, marked a significant milestone in India’s Act East Policy, celebrating a decade of its implementation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation, his 11th at such a summit, reflects India’s unwavering commitment to strengthening ties with ASEAN nations. The summit focused on evaluating progress made under…
Lakshman Rao Meghanada, with his prize captive Indra in tow, reached Lanka. Commanding his forces to return home and rest, he left for the palace. Ravana too, bolstered with arrogance, returned, proud of having brought the Lord of the Three Worlds as a near-prisoner of war. Meanwhile, the gods in heaven, distressed by this alarming…
