New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday slammed the Modi government over the reported plans to privatise the Indian Medicines Pharmaceutical Corporation Limited, and wondered what could be its motive other than “filling the coffers of selected friends”. The Congress general secretary’s remarks come amid reports that the government’s plan to divest the…
Chennai: A spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft over the iconic Marina sky captivated the hearts of Chennaiites who turned up in thousands on a sultry Sunday and witnessed the IAF’s range of new aircraft including Rafale, roar in action. Enthusiastic families gathered on the sands…
Srinagar: Stringent security arrangements have been put in place at all district headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir for the counting of votes on Tuesday for the 90-member assembly, paving way for first elected government in the Union Territory following the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago. A three-tier security set up has been put…
Houstoon/Washington: Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has joined America’s National Cricket League (NCL) ownership group, a move that is expected to give a big boost to the sport in the United States in the coming years. “Cricket has been my life’s greatest journey and I am pleased to join the National Cricket League at such an…
Paris: Israel President Netanyahu came down on his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron for calling to halt on arms deliveries for use in Gaza, “It’s shame of his part to say that while Israel is defending its rights to protect its security and souvernity interests. Macron told France Inter radio that “the priority is that we…
Washington: Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday returned to Butler, a city in Pennsylvania where he narrowly escaped an assassination bid 12 weeks ago, and addressed thousands of his supporters in this key battleground state, urging them to elect him as the next president of the United States. Joined by high-profile figures like Tesla…
Kolkata: West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose lashed out at the state government, alleging that absence of timely action has led to rise in cases of rape. Bose’s comments came amid uproar over the alleged rape and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Jaynagar area in South 24 Parganas district. “The cases of rape…
Even after 75 years of independence many rural hamlets and tribal belts have no access to health care. In the previous article, it was mentioned that many patients and pregnant women are being carried in “Doli” in the hill areas where there is no road connectivity. Access (to healthcare) is defined by the Oxford dictionary…
Chandigarh: The Haryana assembly elections on Saturday saw a turnout of over 66 per cent, with several exit polls predicting a clear majority for the Congress, which is eyeing a comeback after a decade. According to the Election Commission’s statement, the single phase of polls in 90 assembly seats held from 7 am to 6…
Kolkata: The junior doctors, protesting over the rape and murder of a colleague at the RG Kar hospital, went on fast unto death on Saturday evening, claiming that their demands were not fulfilled by the West Bengal government. The doctors have said that they will join duty as promised but will not eat anything. At…
