New Delhi: Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav on Tuesday alleged that the government was hiding the number of deaths in the stampede at the Kumbh congregation in Prayagraj, and demanded strict action against those trying to cover up the “mis-management” in organising the fair. Participating in the debate on the Motion of Thanks on the…
The recent remarks by Sonia Gandhi, a Rajya Sabha member and widow of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, and her son Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, have sparked intense political debates. Their statements, both inside and outside Parliament, have drawn sharp criticism from the ruling BJP, with calls for privilege…
For actors accustomed to the limelight, recognition is second nature. Whether on a film set, at an airport, or in a temple, they expect a familiar smile, an eager handshake, or at the very least, an acknowledging nod. So when Brahmanandam and Tanikella Bharani stepped into a small village temple during a film shoot, they…
The recent Annual Status of Education Report 2024 states that Grade III pupils have improved their reading skills (24% to 34%) and subtraction skills (29% to 41%). Young readers like Shragtika Ghosh are examples of how the adoption of vibrant and relevant workbooks has improved literacy outcomes in Odisha. Primary school teacher Ravi Sharma teaches…
Hong Kong: Beijing announced tariffs on Tuesday on certain American imports including fuels and slapped export controls on several raw materials in retaliation for the Trump administration’s imposition of 10% tariffs on Chinese imports into the United States. The fresh duties, announced by China’s Ministry of Finance, levy a 15% tax on certain types of…
New Delhi: Delhi Police registered an FIR on Tuesday against Chief Minister Atishi, the AAP candidate from Kalkaji, for allegedly violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) and obstructing public servants on duty, an official said. “We have registered an FIR against the Kalkaji AAP candidate at the Govindpuri Police Station under various sections and…
Thane: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has said the Ladki Bahin scheme will continue without interruption, reaffirming the Mahayuti government’s commitment to the welfare of women. The Ladki Bahin scheme is widely credited to have contributed to the BJP-led coalition’s big win in the state assembly polls in November 2024. Women are provided a…
Washington: A US military aircraft carrying illegal migrants has departed for India, news agency Reuters reported on Monday. The C-17 plane, which left with the migrants onboard, is expected to reach India in at least 24 hours. President Donald Trump has increasingly relied on the military to support his immigration policies, including deploying additional troops to…
New Delhi: After the campaigning for the February 5 Delhi Assembly polls came to an end on Monday, BJP’s city unit chief Virendra Sachdeva asserted that the party workers will dedicate themselves to securing each vote in the capital. He also accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) of running a campaign based on misinformation…
Mahakumbh Nagar: The third ‘Amrit Snan’ at the Maha Kumbh proceeded smoothly on Monday with lakhs of people taking a dip on the occasion of Basant Panchmi and akharas resuming the grand processions curtailed last week when a stampede killed at least 30 people. By 8 am, over 62.25 lakh devotees had taken the ritual…
