Bihar Sharif (Bihar): At least eight women were killed in a stampede at a temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district on Tuesday, Police said. The incident took place due to a heavy rush of devotees at the Shitala Mata temple on Tuesday morning, a senior officer said. Bihar Sharif Assistant Superintendent of Police Noorul Haque said,…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday hit back at Rahul Gandhi for targeting the ruling CPI(M) over the Sabarimala gold loss case during a poll campaign, questioning how the accused in the case had managed to reach the Congress leader’s home. The Marxist veteran was apparently referring to a widely circulated purported photograph…
Kannur (Kerala): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the ruling LDF to win the Assembly elections in Kerala. Addressing an election rally here, Gandhi reiterated his charge that the Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) is fighting the combined forces of the Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the BJP….
Guwahati: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJP’s manifesto for Assam assembly polls, promising protection of land, heritage and dignity of indigenous people and Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. BJP’s ‘Sankalp Patra’ comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from Bangladeshi Miyas, bringing in Uniform Civil Code, and ensuring…
Special Correspondent If the first anonymous communication hinted at irregularities, the second tears the veil further—with urgency, defiance, and unsettling specificity. Shared with this e-paper and reportedly marked to Justice Naveen Rao and senior officials within the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), the message wastes no time in pleasantries. It opens with a line that cuts…
Washington: US Second Lady Usha Vance said she considers herself a trusted adviser to her husband J D Vance, the US Vice President, especially when he’s taking a position on an issue that is “important personally.” Usha, the first Indian American Second Lady, in an interview with NBC News, also said she and her husband…
Washington: US President Donald Trump has told his aides that he’s willing to end the military operation against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, leaving the campaign to reopen it for a later date, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing administration officials. In recent days, Trump and his aides assessed that…
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said his government would establish a dedicated mechanism to check food adulteration. He also termed the hoarding of daily essential items as a more heinous crime than murder. The proposed mechanism to check food adulteration would be similar to the Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Mahavir Jayanti on Tuesday and said the life and teachings of Bhagwan Mahavir continue to illuminate the path of truth, non-violence, and compassion. He said Bhagwan Mahavir’s ideals are spiritually uplifting and also deeply relevant in today’s world, and his emphasis on equality…
Raipur: With armed Naxalism “completely eliminated” in Chhattisgarh by the March 31 deadline, the state government is now firmly focused on Bastar’s development by preserving tribal culture and creating economic opportunities for youth, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma said. The region’s economy would be strengthened through minor forest produce and women-led self-help groups, Sharma, who…
