Patna: The entry of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s son Nishant into politics has been finalised, and the decision will soon be announced formally by the JD(U), state minister Sharwan Kumar said on Tuesday. The senior JD(U) leader said Nishant will be given a “bigger responsibility” in the party. “Now, it’s clear, and it has…
When Sonia Gandhi demands that Parliament be convened to condemn the alleged killing of Ali Khamenei in a purported US–Israel missile strike, she is not exhibiting moral courage — she is indulging in diplomatic recklessness. At a time when West Asia is volatile, oil markets are jittery, and millions of Indians live and work in…
Mumbai: Both the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) will remain closed on today on account of Holi, as per the official holiday calendar. This means there will be no trading in equity, equity derivatives, currency derivatives, or commodity derivatives. Investors and traders are advised to check the official holiday list…
Riyadh: The U.S. embassy in Riyadh was hit by two drones, resulting in a limited fire and some material damage, the kingdom’s defence ministry said in a post on X on Tuesday, citing an initial assessment. The drone attack came amid ongoing Iranian missile and drone strikes on Gulf states that host U.S. bases, following…
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday defended his decision not to join the US-Israel strikes on Iran over the weekend, saying his Labour Party government did not believe in “regime change from the skies”. Starmer was updating Parliament on his earlier announcement that the UK had granted permission for the Americans to use…
Srinagar: In the wake of protests erupting in the Valley following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini in a US-Israel joint air strike, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday urged people to exercise restraint and refrain from violence and provocation. They also warned of strict legal action against instigators of violence…
Jerusalem: Asserting that Iran’s nuclear and missile programme is a threat to the entire world, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said Israel’s military actions are aimed not only at defending itself but also at safeguarding global security. “This is the third day of Operation Roaring Lion, which the Israeli army and the State of…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to the King of Bahrain and the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia and condemned the recent attacks on the two countries in violation of their sovereignty and territorial integrity, asserting that India stands in solidarity with their people in this difficult hour. The prime minister also…
New Delhi: Amid escalating West Asia tensions, the Centre on Monday said it is in touch with Indian missions in the Gulf region to ensure the safe return of stranded Indian nationals as state governments across the country stepped up efforts to assist such residents. Asserting that it was closely monitoring the evolving airspace situation…
There is a thin but vital line between safeguarding liberty and sanctifying lawlessness. When courts blur that line, even unintentionally, the consequences extend far beyond the four corners of a bail order. They seep into public confidence — the one currency the judiciary cannot afford to devalue. A magisterial court in Delhi on Monday granted…
