Peshawar: At least four people, including a tribal elder, were killed and two others injured when militants ambushed their vehicle in Pakistan’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, police said. The militants opened fire on the vehicle of tribal elder Malik Shadi Khel in Jani Khel area in Bannu district while he was travelling with…
New Delhi: Domestic renewable energy capacity is expected to reach the 250 GW level by March 2026, Icra said on Tuesday. The capacity addition will be driven by the large project pipeline of over 80 GW, following the significant improvement in tendering activity in FY2024, the rating agency said. In a note, Icra said it…
Our Political Desk The northeastern state of Manipur is once again witnessing a surge in violence, and pressure is mounting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to step in. The Congress-led opposition has been vocal in demanding his visit, arguing that his presence could bring a much-needed shift towards peace. However, the question remains: can even…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda on Tuesday said that an appeal will be filed in the Supreme Court soon challenging the interim bail granted to Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is an accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. The 47-year-old had walked out of Ballari jail on October 30 after being imprisoned for more…
New Delhi: Thick grey haze choked Delhi for the third straight day on Tuesday, with the pollution levels remaining alarmingly high at 488 in the ‘severe plus’ category. Calm winds and dropping temperatures made the dispersion of pollutants difficult and the cold air traps dust and smoke from stubble burning in neighbouring areas of Delhi….
Perth: Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is confident that the “already world class” Yashasvi Jaiswal will return from the Australian tour a significantly improved batter, no matter the challenges he encounters along the way. Shastri said if Jaiswal can adapt to the challenging Perth pitch, known for its lively bounce, the young opener will…
New Delhi: The Congress paid rich tributes to former prime minister Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary on Tuesday with Rahul Gandhi saying that it is from his grandmother that he learned that real strength is to fearlessly walk on the path of national interest. Indira Gandhi, often described as the ‘Iron Lady of India’,…
Rio De Janeiro: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met leaders of several countries, including those from Italy, Indonesia, Norway, Portugal, Egypt and South Korea on the sidelines of the G20 Summit and discussed ways to improve and strengthen bilateral ties. Modi also met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath and European Union (EU)…
Bengaluru: The country’s latest communication satellite, GSAT-N2 was successfully launched by billionaire Elon Musk-founded SpaceX from Cape Canaveral in the US, ISRO’s commercial arm NSIL has said. The 4,700kg GSAT-N2 High-throughput (HTS) satellite onboard a Falcon 9 rocket has been injected into the desired orbit, NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) said. “NSIL’s GSAT-N2 High-throughput (HTS) Communication…
In that fateful hour, an intricate and far-reaching development unfolded within the mortal frame of Mandhara, the trusted attendant of Queen Kaikeyi, who had journeyed to Ayodhya in the queen’s retinue following her marriage. As if moved by the unseen hand of destiny, Mandhara entered the grand edifice of King Dasaratha’s palace. With determined steps,…
