Zero-tolerance for narcotics: Shah
RAIPUR: Union Home Minister Amit Shah called for ensuring a ‘zero tolerance’ policy against illegal drugs and stressed the need to dismantle the entire narcotics network. Chairing a review meeting on the narcotics scenario in Chhattisgarh…
LJP to go alone in Jharkhand if no consensus with BJP, says Chirag
RANCHI: In a major announcement after being elected as LJP (RV) President, Chirag Pawan said that if the party fails to reach consensus over seat sharing with BJP in Jharkhand, then his party may go it alone in 2024 Assembly polls. LJP (RV)…
PM exhorts youth to enter politics for ‘Viksit Bharat’
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged the youth to embrace the same spirit of dedication that had fuelled the country’s freedom struggle to achieve the ‘Viksit Bharat’ goal.
In the latest edition of his radio programme…
Congress should tell why its govts have not fulfilled OPS promise in states
NEW DELHI: The BJP on Sunday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the decision to bring a unified pension scheme for central government employees and hit out at the Congress, asking why it has not implemented its promise of bringing back…
Woman dies, 4 swept away in rain-related incident in Rajasthan
JAIPUR: A 45-year-old woman died and four people were swept away by strong water currents due to heavy rain in Rajasthan's Jalore district on Saturday.
The incident occurred when water from the mountain started flowing on the stairs of…
Manipur villages unite to protect Pangolins along Indo-Myanmar border
Imphal: In a landmark conservation effort, the headsmen of 230 tribal villages located along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur have united to combat the illegal wildlife trade of the critically endangered Chinese Pangolins (Manis…
FIR filed against top BJP leaders after clashes during ‘Yuva Akrosh Rally’
RANCHI: The Ranchi district administration has taken swift action in response to the violent clash between police and BJP workers during the 'Yuva Akrosh Rally' on Friday. An FIR has been lodged at Lalpur police station against 42 named…
I completely lost my confidence, says Vidya Balan in Bengaluru
BENGALURU: She radiates that perfect blend of cheeky humour and grace. Donning beautiful handwoven black attire with patterned gold accents, she captivates her audience, just as she once did with her famous one-liner, “Entertainment,…
Chinese players are not invincible, says para-badminton star Bhavina Patel
NEW DELHI: Tokyo Paralympics silver medallist in table tennis Bhavina Patel is determined to do one better against her Chinese opponents at Paris Paralympics starting on August 28, saying they are not invincible.
The first Indian paddler…
Tax department made Rs 1.57 lakh crore refunds so far, says official
New Delhi: The Income Tax Department of the Ministry of Finance has processed refunds worth Rs 1.57 lakh crore so far, according to a top Government official. According to him, tax refunds are being processed in batches based on the order…
In 9 years, Govt got 1,084 complaints of fake caste certificates for jobs
New Delhi: An official scrutiny that lasted nine years till 2019 tracked 1,084 complaints of Government jobs being acquired on fake caste certificates, according to records accessed by The Indian Express under the Right To Information (RTI)…
Amazon plans to set up resting points for delivery workers
New Delhi: Over the coming years, e-commerce major Amazon plans to open a number of rest points for delivery workers, which would be equipped with drinking water, air conditioning, seating area, and mobile charging points. On Friday, the…
Financial sector FPIs pull Rs 23,000 crore over credit-deposit gap concerns
Mumbai: The financial services sector witnessed outflows to the tune of Rs 23,000 crore by foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) between July 16 and August 15, according to National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) data.
While in the first…
eviewing various options, will take appropriate action – Anil Ambani
Mumbai: Industrialist Anil Ambani is exploring legal options after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) banned him from the stock market for five years and imposed a fine of Rs 25 crore, a statement from his spokesperson said.…
At Beirut airport, flights cancelled amid Hezbollah-Israel escalation
BEIRUT: Dozens of passengers at Lebanon's only international airport were anxiously checking announcement boards Sunday as more flights to the capital were cancelled or delayed amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.…
Kamala Harris’ campaign says it’s raised 540 million USD
Washington: Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign says it has now raised $540 million for its election battle against Republican nominee former President Donald Trump.
The campaign has had no problems getting supporters to open their…
40 killed in two bus accidents in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: At least 40 people, including 11 Shia Muslim pilgrims, were killed and several others injured in two separate bus accidents in Pakistan on Sunday, officials said.
The first accident occurred when a bus carrying around…
Dhaka Metro resumes service after more than 30 days
DHAKA: The Dhaka Metro resumed services on Sunday over a month after it was shut for passengers during the unprecedented anti-government protests in Bangladesh.
Two stations -- Mirpur 10 and Kazipara -- will however remain closed,…
Israeli defence minister declares 48-hour state of emergency
JERUSALEM: Defence Minister Yoav Gallant announced a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency from 06:00 am on Sunday, after the Israeli military launched what it called pre-emptive strikes in Lebanon.
"The declaration on the state of…
Thirteen dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen: UN agency
DUBAI: At least 13 people have died when a migrant boat sank off Yemen, also leaving 14 missing, a UN agency said Sunday, in the latest disaster on the perilous migration route.
"Thirteen people have tragically lost their lives and 14…