Beirut: Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut Thursday left two neighborhoods smoldering, killing 22 people and wounding dozens, Lebanon’s health ministry said, as well as further escalating Israel’s bloody conflict with Iran-backed Hezbollah militants in Lebanon. The air raid on central Beirut — the deadliest in over a year of war — apparently targeted two residential…
Hyderabad: The Centre has asked All India Services (AIS) officers who were allocated to Andhra Pradesh but were working in Telangana to report to the former, according to official orders. The orders were issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). These IAS and IPS officers were allocated to Andhra Pradesh at the time…
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday said that the Centre held an important meeting to address the ongoing ethnic crisis in the state. He, however, did not reveal details of the meetings. Singh said that efforts were being made to initiate talks and resolve misunderstandings between the groups involved, and peace gradually…
Vientiane: India will share its knowledge and experiences in using digital public infrastructure (DPI) such as Aadhaar and Unified Payments Interface with the ASEAN nations and explore collaboration to address diverse challenges in education, healthcare, agriculture and climate change, a joint statement said on Thursday. In the joint statement issued after the 21st India-ASEAN summit…
Vientiane (Laos): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a “very productive” meeting with newly-appointed Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba here during which they discussed ways to enhance cooperation in different areas, including infrastructure, connectivity and defence. Separately, Prime Minister Modi also met his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon on the margins of the ASEAN-India Summit…
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is once again at the center of a political storm in Delhi, this time involving allegations of Chief Minister Atishi’s eviction from her official residence. The claims have sparked controversy, raising serious questions about AAP’s governance and motives. Atishi moved into Bungalow No. 6 on Flagstaff Road in Delhi’s Civil…
Lakshman Rao After the setting of the sun, Ravana’s forces sought rest upon the sacred slopes of Mount kailasha, within the domain of kubera. The silvery sheen of the cool night and the soothing atmosphere brought comfort to the demon army, lulling them in to deep slumber. Ravana seated in a cozy corner of the…
Visakhapatnam: Dr Kutikuppala Suryarao, a renowned physician and Padma Shri awardee, fondly recalls one of the most unforgettable moments of his life, shared alongside some of India’s most iconic figures. He was honored with the Padma Shri at Rashtrapati Bhavan in 2008, a prestigious ceremony that left a lasting impact on him. Dr. Suryarao reminisces,…
New York: Rafael Nadal announced on Thursday he will retire from professional tennis after the Davis Cup finals in November, ending a career in which he won 22 Grand Slam titles and Olympic singles gold. “I am retiring from professional tennis. The reality is that it has been some difficult years, these last two especially,”…
