Jammu: People in Jammu and Kashmir are looking forward to a government free of “corruption, terrorism and separatism” for peace and a better future for their children, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Addressing an election rally in support of BJP candidates at M A M Stadium here, he said this assembly election has…
United Nations: In a strong retort, India has slammed Pakistan in the UN General Assembly, saying its “fingerprints” are on terrorist incidents across the world and the country should realise that cross-border terrorism against India will “inevitably invite consequences”. India exercised its Right of Reply in the UN General Assembly on Friday in response to…
Ranipet (Tamil Nadu): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Saturday laid the foundation stone for a new manufacturing facility of auto major Tata Motors here entailing investment of Rs 9,000 crore. The ground breaking ceremony was held at Panapakkam in this district, about 115 km from Chennai. The facility is expected to generate…
Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said that Bangladesh’s situation cannot improve without India. Speaking at a government function on World Tourism Day on Friday, he said the people of Bangladesh should remember India’s contribution to their independence. “There is no point in talking about Bangladesh. We thought that flight services to Bangladesh would start…
Jammu: In a first, the Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir Government has accorded sanction to the appointment of Army Officer Colonel Vikrant Prashar from Para High Altitude Warfare School Gulmarg, as the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Training and Special Operations, Jammu and Kashmir Police. This move comes amid ongoing efforts to enhance counter-insurgency…
Kolkata: The Centre lifted the ban on the export of non-basmati white rice on Friday with immediate effect, according to a notification. In July 2023, the government imposed the ban to ensure the domestic supply of rice and keep prices under control. Exporters hailed the decision, dubbing it a “game-changer” for the sector. “India’s bold…
Our Special Correspondent Amaravati: The gloves are off as Jagan Mohan Reddy, the former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and founder of the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP), faces one of the most significant challenges to his political career. The controversy centers around the alleged adulteration of the Srivari Laddu at the revered Sri…
Galle: Sri Lankan all-rounder Kamindu Mendis has etched his name in cricketing history, equalling the legendary Don Bradman’s record by becoming the joint third-fastest player to reach 1000 Test runs. This remarkable feat came during the second Test against New Zealand in Galle, where Mendis reached the milestone in just 13 innings, making him the…
Beirut: A huge Israeli strike hit Beirut’s densely populated southern suburbs Friday, flattening buildings in an operation the Israeli military said targeted Hezbollah’s headquarters but a source close to the group said its leader was “fine”. “The Israeli strikes levelled six buildings,” the source said, requesting anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to…
Israel’s recent decision to outright reject the United States’ proposal for a ceasefire at the United Nations is not just an act of defiance, but a calculated display of strategic autonomy. In an unprecedented move, Israel, long seen as a staunch ally of the US, signals a new phase of independence. This refusal isn’t merely…
