New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday closed the proceedings in a Habea Corpus petition filled by a father alleging that two of his daughters had been ‘brainwashed’ to reside at Jaggi Vasudev’s Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud, Justices JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra ruled that since…
Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted searches in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) matter in which it has booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his family members and others, official sources said. The MUDA office in Mysuru and some other locations are being raided by…
Patna (Bihar): Ten more people died after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in Bihar’s Siwan and Saran districts, taking the toll in the hooch tragedy to 35, an official said on Friday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Saran range, Nilesh Kumar said on Friday that while Siwan accounted for 28 fatalities, seven deaths have been…
In a curious twist of political theatre, Donald Trump has sparked a ‘war of the fries.’ This isn’t about policy debates but rather a fast-food face-off. The former US president plans to fry fries at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ claim that she worked at the chain in 1983….
The recent encounter in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, has once again drawn sharp public attention to the issue of police encounters, reopening debates that often surface when such events occur. In this particular instance, a video released by the Uttar Pradesh police shows a wounded suspect confessing his involvement in a crime while pleading with the…
Washington: An Indian RAW official was involved in a plot to kill a separatist Sikh American national last summer in and around the state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, federal prosecutors alleged on Thursday in a damaging indictment filed in a US court in New York. The official identified as Vikas Yadav, 39, was…
Washington: India’s growth rate is the shiniest part in the global economy, World Bank president Ajay Banga said on Thursday, noting that a lot of this is driven by the domestic market. “There is no doubt that India’s growth rate is among the shiniest parts in the world economy. I think being able to grow…
The proposed Musi River revival project spearheaded by Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has ignited heated opposition, particularly regarding its estimated cost of Rs. 10,000 crore. But the fierce criticism directed at the project seems largely misplaced and ill-considered, revealing a deeper political opportunism rather than genuine concern for public welfare. While the opposition…
New Delhi: India’s development journey is “deeply intertwined” with environmental conservation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday and lauded tribal communities for their role in protecting biodiversity. He was speaking at an event held at the India Habitat Centre here to mark the inauguration of a tribal art exhibition — ‘Silent Conversation: From…
Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is committed to furthering national progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden, as he chaired a meeting of the ruling bloc’s chief ministers. The NDA Chief Ministers’ Council Meeting — attended by 17 CMs and 18 Deputy CMs — was held at…
