New Delhi: BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Sunday attacked former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal over the recurring deterioration in the city’s air quality, witnessed in the past many years. Taking a dig at him, Thakur said Kejriwal came to Delhi “coughing” from Haryana 11 years ago and has since left the city “gasping for…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday took a holy dip in the Sangam at Maha Kumbh. Yadav reached here in the afternoon and took the holy dip, the party said, sharing his photographs. Attacking the BJP, he advised it to bathe with patience, saying that people come here for virtue and…
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Saturday suspended its funding to the Muhammed Yunus-led interim Bangladesh government after President Donald Trump suspended all foreign aid for 90 days. This follows the State Department’s “stop-work” order on Friday, halting all existing foreign assistance and pausing new aid under Trump’s new executive order from…
New Delhi: Over 5000 folk and tribal artists performed 45 dance forms from different parts of the country during the 76th Republic Day, with the performers covering the entire Kartavya Path — for the first time — to ensure that all guests get the same viewing experience. The 11-minute cultural performance titled “Jayati Jaya Mamaḧ…
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the police would take action against microfinance companies in the state if complaints are filed regarding alleged harassment in the recovery of loans. He also mentioned that his government would establish helplines for people to report any harassment. Addressing reporters here, he said, “If a complaint is…
New Delhi: Delhi Police has issued an advisory regarding elaborated traffic arrangements on Monday and Tuesday for the rehearsals of the Beating Retreat ceremony which will be held at Vijay Chowk on January 29. According to the advisory, Vijay Chowk will remain closed for general traffic from 2 pm to 9.30 pm on Monday and…
Emil Zatopek: The Locomotive Emil Zatopek, known for his eccentric genius, remains one of the greatest distance runners in history. Born in Kopřivnice, Czechoslovakia, Zatopek left an indelible mark on track and field with his revolutionary training methods and incredible achievements. Zatopek’s running was unmistakable—he panted, wheezed, and appeared visibly strained, earning him the nickname…
New Delhi: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto watched India’s 76th Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Kartavya Path on Sunday, joining a select group of global leaders to have graced the nation’s biggest ceremonial event in the last seven decades. Subianto’s presence at the grand parade came 75 years after Indonesia’s first president, Sukarno, attended India’s…
New Delhi: A daring group of soldiers performed breathtaking stunts on motorcycles, leaving viewers in awe, as part of the 76th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path here on Sunday. Known as ‘The Dare Devils’, the Motorcycle Rider Display Team of the Army’s Corps of Signals showcased their exceptional skills, indomitable courage and teamwork and…
I have always been the proverbial tortoise in the race against technology. It took me an embarrassingly long time to realise that social media existed. My first encounter with Facebook was thanks to an ex-colleague from my Deccan Chronicle days. At the time, I was in Dubai, working for Gulf News and still clinging to…
