New Delhi: India has consistently maintained that dialogue and diplomacy is the way forward to resolve the Ukraine conflict as a solution can’t be found on the battlefield, official sources said after the US flagged concerns over the situation in the eastern European country ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s summit talks with President Vladimir…
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said he was “deeply anguished” over the death of five Army personnel in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district. Singh said counter-terror operations are underway and the soldiers are determined to “usher in peace and order” in the region. Five Army personnel were killed…
Moscow: Russia has agreed to discharge all Indians working in the Russian army after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin during his Moscow visit, said sources. At least two Indians have died fighting Russia’s war against Ukraine while dozens stuck in the war zone claim they were tricked into taking…
Jammu: The president of BJP in Jammu and Kashmir, Ravinder Raina, condemned the killing of five army personnel by terrorists in an ambush on their vehicle in Kathua district, asserting that those responsible for the attack will face imminent retribution. He attributed the surge in such “cowardly” attacks to the terrorists’ frustration following the elimination…
New Delhi: India skipper Rohit Sharma and premier batter Virat Kohli are likely to be rested for the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka in August and either Hardik Pandya or KL Rahul will be asked to lead the side. It is understood that Indian cricket’s biggest contemporary stars have sought a longish break from…
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday night welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence at Novo-Ogaryovo for a “private engagement” during which he praised the visiting Indian leader for the work he has done for the country’s progress. “I would like to congratulate you on your reelection as prime minister. I think…
Thiruvananthapuram: Migratory birds and crows from the forests in Kerala are suspected to be the carriers of the avian influenza virus, causing its spread to domestic duck and poultry farms in the state, according to a study by a government-appointed panel of experts. The panel submitted its report to state Animal Husbandry Minister J Chinchurani…
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has ordered officials to make swift arrangements for establishing a Skill University in the state. The CM has asked officials and industry leaders to present clear proposals for the university’s establishment a day or two before the start of the state Assembly’s budget session by the end of this…
Chennai: IPS officer A Arun on Monday took over as Chennai police commissioner and vowed to bring rowdies to their knees, comments that came against the backdrop of the killing of BSP leader K Armstrong. Outlining his priorities, the city police chief, in an interaction with reporters here said that criminal elements would be ‘taught’…
Bengaluru: Liquor bottles were allegedly distributed to people who attended a thanksgiving programme organised to celebrate the victory of BJP’s K Sudhakar from Chikkaballapura Lok Sabha segment, according to sources. Videos of people being handed liquor bottles with police personnel and “bouncers” around managing the crowd amid barricades, have gone viral on social media. According…
