New Delhi: The Supreme Court has ordered fresh elections in 50 municipal wards in Punjab after a fact-finding commission found “widespread obstruction during the nomination process” in the local body polls. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana set aside elections in 50 wards – 28 in Patiala…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a global framework to tackle cross-border cyber frauds and the growing threat of deepfakes, urging governments, technology companies, telecom operators and financial institutions to come together for a mechanism to prevent such frauds before they reach the people. He said India has gained considerable experience…
New Delhi: India aims to double its 5G user base from 550 million to one billion by 2030, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Thursday, adding that the country, which was behind the world in 4G, has resolved to lead the world in 6G. Speaking at the inauguration of the 10th edition of the India…
Ranchi: Sanju Samson’s lean run is the lone sore point in an otherwise firing batting line-up, and it will prompt the team management to ponder pairing teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with opener Abhishek Sharma in the second T20I against the West Indies here on Friday. A win here will power India to a 2-0 lead…
New Delhi: The government on Thursday slammed US business tycoon Elon Musk over his allegations that Starlink’s satcom services are being blocked, and made it clear that demonstrating compliance with security norms is an absolute must for every satcom licensee in the country. The government also emphasised that a fair and non-discriminatory framework is in…
MS Shanker Bharat is witnessing a disturbing new trend in democratic politics. An Opposition that has repeatedly failed to convince the electorate at the ballot box appears increasingly tempted to take its political battles to the streets, targeting Constitutional institutions and attempting to create an atmosphere of suspicion, confrontation and distrust. This is not merely…
Some actors entertain. There are stars who command the screen. And then some rare performers become the character itself. Nana Patekar belonged to that rarest category. With his passing at 75 today, Bharatiya cinema has lost not merely a celebrated actor but one of its most authentic, uncompromising and formidable voices. Patekar did not need elaborate costumes, flamboyant…
Nagpur: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, noted social activist Prakash Amte, and several film personalities mourned the passing of veteran actor Nana Patekar on Thursday, remembering him not only as a towering figure in cinema but also as a compassionate voice for social causes. Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have commended the courage, professionalism and dedication of Indian Air Force personnel on the occasion of the 94th Air Force Day. In a message posted on X, President Murmu extended her greetings to air warriors, veterans, and their families, noting the exemplary service the Indian…
Panaji: Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence, passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday, sources said. He was 76. Patekar is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, the sources said. The actor was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious…
