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RJD’s Tejashwi says sorry for Lalu-era ‘mistakes’
PATNA: In what is being described as a political masterstroke, RJD leader Tejashwi Prasad Yadav on Tuesday “apologised” to the Bhumihars, a dominant upper caste in Bihar, for the actions which antagonised the community during the previous…
No hint from Amit Shah on Karnataka Cabinet revamp
BENGALURU: Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Bengaluru concluded on Tuesday evening with no concrete outcome on the cabinet rejig. The action now seems to have shifted back to the national capital again. Shah had a brief meeting with…
Major Bureaucracy reshuffle, Alkesh Sharma IT Secretary
New Delhi, May 2: In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the government has appointed senior IAS officer Alkesh Kumar Sharma (Bihar cadre) Secretary in the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Among over a dozen IAS officers…
No winner in this war, serious impact on developing and poor countries: PM Modi
Prime Minister Modi, who did not name Russia in his statement, said “there will be no winning party in this war, everyone will suffer”
Sharing husband biggest jolt for woman: Allahabad HC
Prayagraj, May 2: The Allahabad High Court in a recent order while dismissing a criminal revision petition filed by a man seeking discharge in abetment of suicide case observed that it would be biggest jolt for any married woman that…
Rousing welcome to PM Modi from Indian diaspora in Berlin
https://twitter.com/i/status/1521011942672019456 Berlin/New Delhi, May 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from members of the Indian diaspora on his arrival in Berlin on Monday. Though the PM landed early in the…
Legendary actor Dharmendra hospitalized, discharged
New Delhi, May 1: Legendary actor Dharmendra was admitted to the ICU of a Mumbai hospital a few days ago, but has now been discharged. According to media reports, the 86-year-old actor was admitted to the hospital after he complained of…
BBC Poll: More Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of Ukraine
Washington, May 2: Nearly half of Americans disapprove of the way US President Joe Biden has been handling the Ukraine crisis, a new poll reveals. Biden's overall disapproval rate stands at 52 per cent, according to a Washington…
Raj Thackeray accuses Sharad Pawar of playing caste politics
Aurangabad, May 1: MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Sunday accused NCP chief Sharad Pawar of indulging in caste politics. In his public rally Raj Thackeray targeted Sharad Pawar and said that the history of Maharashtra is different. Shivaji…
New Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande: Ready to face every challenge
New Delhi, May 1: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Sunday said the Indian Army will face every challenge that comes its way together with the sister services and that ensuring high standards of operational preparedness would be his…
UAE: Crescent not sighted, hence Eid-al-Fitr to fall on Monday
Riyadh, April 30: The moon sighting committee of UAE announced that Eid Al Fitr, first day of Shawwal crescent was not sighted in the country on Saturday and therefore, Sunday, May 1, will be the last day of the Ramadan, and Monday May 2…
ED seizes Rs 5551.27 crore of Xiaomi India for FEMA violations
New Delhi, April 30: Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday seized Rs 5551.27 crore of Xiaomi Technology India Private Limited under the Provisions of Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999 on the allegations of illegal outward…
Nix obsolete laws, make legal jargon people-friendly: PM
New Delhi, April 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called himself a veteran at the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts, as he urged ministry, legal officers and state governments' heads in…
Brazilian prez slams ‘Titanic hero Leonardo for ‘political nosing’
Brasília, April 30: Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has hit out at Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio, an avid environmentalist, after the latter called out to the youth of the South American nation to vote in the upcoming elections…
Gen Manoj Pande takes over as Army chief
New Delhi, April 30: General Manoj Pande on Saturday took over as the 29th chief of the Indian Army as Gen M.M. Naravane completed his tenure. Gen Pande was the Vice Chief of the Army. He is the first officer from the Corps of Engineers…
Mustard seed production to touch all-time high of 109.50 lakh tons in current year
Thane, Apr 29: In a recent release by Central Organization for Oil Industry & Trade (COOIT) for estimates of mustard seed production for 2021-22 crop year, the Organization has pegged the production to an all-time high of 109.50…
PM inaugurates CMs & CJs conference, underlines judicial reforms
New Delhi, April 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated a joint conference of chief ministers and chief justices of high courts at Vigyan Bhawan here. He will also address the inaugural session. Chief Justice of…
Punjab: Curfew imposed in Patiala district after violent clashes
Patiala, April 29: District Magistrate Sakshi Sawhney has ordered imposition of curfew in Patiala district till 0600 hours on Saturday in the aftermath of the violent clashes that broke out between groups of two communities on Friday…
Sikhs are a strong link for India’s ties abroad: PM
New Delhi, April 29: Hailing Sikh community while addressing a delegation at his official residence, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the community has been instrumental in India's strong links with other countries. The…
PM Modi to address Joint Conference of CMs and Chief Justices today
New Delhi, April 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the inaugural session of the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of States and Chief Justices of High Courts at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, at 10 AM on Saturday. He…
