New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday slammed a petitioner for filing a plea under Article 32, which gives citizens the right to seek constitutional remedies from the top court over violation of fundamental rights, despite a petition pending before the Bombay High Court. A bench of Justices B V Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan said…
New Delhi: The BJP on Friday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with a “khandani chor” barb, accusing him of misleading people by discrediting the Maharashtra civic poll process while the counting of votes was underway. This came in response to Gandhi asserting that “vote chori is an anti-national act” and accused the Election Commission of…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to everyone to read Tirukkural, a classic Tamil treatise on various aspects of life. “Today, on Thiruvalluvar Day, paying homage to the versatile Thiruvalluvar, whose works and ideals inspire innumerable people,” Modi said in a post on X. “He believed in a society that is harmonious…
In an age where television studios brandish the tricolour as a badge of moral authority, one would expect a corresponding sense of national responsibility. Yet, a troubling trend has emerged—sections of the media, masquerading as “true nationalist” channels, magnify isolated issues into sweeping indictments of the nation itself. The result is not journalism. It is…
Navi Mumbai: Harleen Deol struck an unbeaten 39-ball 64 as UP Warriorz beat Mumbai Indians by seven wickets to register their first win in the Women’s Premier League here on Thursday. Batting first, Nat Sciver-Brunt lifted Mumbai Indians to 161 for five after a poor start with a brutal 43-ball 65, while Nicola Carey blazed…
Agartala: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday expressed confidence that the BJP will retain power in the state in the upcoming Assembly elections, likely to be held in March or April. Speaking to reporters after offering prayers at the Mata Tripura Sundari temple at Udaipur in Gomati district, Sarma said the election schedule…
Jerusalem: Amid an uncertain security situation in the region, the embassies of India, the US, and the UK have issued advisories for their nationals, urging them to be vigilant and avoid unnecessary travel. “In view of the prevailing situation in the region, all Indian nationals currently in Israel are advised to remain vigilant and strictly…
New Delhi: India’s merchandise exports to the US declined 1.83 per cent to USD 6.88 billion in December 2025 due to high tariffs imposed by America, according to Commerce Ministry data. Exports also contracted in September and October last year. However, it rose 22.61 per cent in November. Exports to the US stood at USD…
New Delhi: India is making preparations to evacuate Indians from Iran in view of the precarious situation there as the US has not ruled out any military action against Tehran over its crackdown on nationwide protests. India on Wednesday asked all its nationals residing in Iran to leave by available means and avoid any travel…
Mumbai: Around 50 per cent polling was recorded in Mumbai and 28 other municipal corporations in Maharashtra on Thursday amid sporadic clashes, while a major controversy erupted over claims that the ink applied on voters’ fingers could be easily removed. The polling day saw clashes among groups, allegations of bogus voting and distribution of cash…
