Chennai: The Tamil Nadu BJP on Monday accused Lok Sabha MP Dayanidhi Maran of ‘degrading’ the profession of hairstylists and alleged that the DMK leader had dubbed dissemination of his remarks vis-a-vis north Indians the ‘work of a jobless barber.’ K Annamalai, BJP state president said on ‘X’: “Degrading someone by profession or language seems…
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday attacked the BJP over the alleged involvement of its local leaders in the gang-rape of a BHU student, saying the ruling party gives the slogan of “Beti Bachao” but its actions are of “Beti rulao (making daughters cry)”. Mahila Congress chief Netta D’Souza said that on one hand the…
Hyderabad: A total of 3,001 people were booked for drunk driving as part of the special drive taken up during the new year celebrations under three police commissionerates covering Hyderabad city and the suburbs, police said on Monday. The drive was conducted from 8 pm on December 31, 2023, to morning on January 1 to…
New Delhi: India has logged 636 new cases of COVID-19, while the number of active cases of the infection have increased to 4,394, the health ministry said on Monday. Three new fatalities due to Covid– two from Kerala and one from Tamil Nadu — have been reported in a span of 24 hours, according to…
Tokyo: The Indian Embassy in Japan on Monday set up an emergency control room for Indians wanting any assistance in the wake of the tsunami alerts issued by the authorities after a series of strong earthquakes jolted the country’s western coastline. Japan issued tsunami alerts and told people to evacuate seaside areas after a series…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday sought people’s feedback on the progress achieved by India in various sectors in the last 10 years. With Lok Sabha polls months away, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘NaMo’ app last month had launched a survey to gauge the popular mood on a variety of issues, including people’s views…
Sydney: Batting stalwart David Warner on Monday announced his retirement from ODI cricket alongside the end of his Test career here this week but will be continue to play T20 cricket for Australia. The 37-year-old swashbuckling opener, however, kept the door open for himself to be available for the 2025 Champions Trophy if the Australian…
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh): A PSLV rocket carrying a total of 11 satellites including ISRO’s X-Ray polarimeter satellite lifted off from a spaceport here on Monday. ISRO’s maiden X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite would offer insights into celestial objects like black holes. The PSLV-C58 rocket, in its 60th mission, carried primary payload XPoSat and 10 other satellites to…
Ayodhya: Scores of people gathered at Ayodhya’s famous Lata Mangeshkar Chowk on Sunday to ring in the new year amid chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’. A group of local residents began streaming in by 11 pm on Sunday night at the iconic roundabout to click selfies and photos. As soon as the clock struck 12…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the New Year on Monday wished people prosperity, peace, and wonderful health. In a post on X, Modi said, “Wishing everyone a splendid 2024! May this year bring forth prosperity, peace and wonderful health for all.” In his Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast on Sunday, the PM urged…
