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Mohamad Safa, a diplomat and long‑time UN representative for the Patriotic Vision Association (PVA), resigned from his role, accusing the United Nations of preparing for the possible use of nuclear weapons in Iran.Safa, who served as PVA’s main representative at the United Nations for nearly 12 years, announced his resignation on X on Sunday, stating…
VISAKHAPATNAM: A 35-year-old Naval employee murdered a 29-year-old woman at his house, dismembered her body, destroyed some parts, and stored others in a refrigerator at LV Nagar under Gajuwaka police station limits in Vizag city. The crime came to light after the accused surrendered to the police. The deceased was identified as Mounika. The accused,…
PALAKKAD/NEW DELHI: PM Modi on Sunday said that while his govt was working to ensure safety of Indians in Gulf nations amid the West Asia conflict, Congress, for political gains, was making “dangerous” remarks on the situation, putting Indians living there at “risk”.He also asked his opponents to desist from politicising the crisis, saying there…
Protestors in Minnesota (AP photo) Large crowds took to the streets on Saturday across the United States and parts of Europe in “No Kings” rallies, protesting the war in Iran and the actions of president Donald Trump. From big cities to small towns, people gathered to voice anger over multiple issues, with Minnesota emerging as…
Mamta Banerjee (PTI file photo) NEW DELHI: Mamata Banerjee on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP at an election rally in Purulia, alleging that the party would restrict Bengali food habits, including fish and meat, if it comes to power.Addressing the rally, she said, “BJP says can’t eat fish, meat, eggs; they don’t…
PM Modi (ANI photo) NOIDA: PM Modi inaugurated Noida International Airport in Jewar on Saturday, and dwelled at length on energy supply turbulence precipitated by the West Asia conflict, underlining ethanol blending as a key strategy to reduce dependence on crude oil imports.Modi said that the country would have had to import an additional 4.5…
NEW DELHI: Union petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday said the government chose to cut excise duties on petrol and diesel to shield consumers from surging global energy prices amid the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. He said the move, reducing petrol duty to Rs 3…
NEW DELHI: With the IPL 2026 opener around the corner, Congress MLA Kashappanavar Vijayananda Shivashankarappa on Thursday kicked up a row, saying legislators were being forced to stand in queues or buy tickets at inflated rates despite being “entitled” to passes. He also alleged large-scale black marketing by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA), even…
Oil marketing companies are reportedly considering delivering underweight LPG cylinders to ensure more equitable distribution amid critical availability. While the petroleum ministry dismisses these reports as speculative, refiners confirm the proposal is under government consideration. Increased domestic production is now meeting a higher percentage of demand, despite disruptions in West Asia impacting imports. Source link
A CAG report revealed Arvind Kejriwal’s former Delhi residence renovation cost ₹33.6 crore, significantly exceeding estimates. NEW DELHI: Renovation work at former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s then official residence (6, Flagstaff Road), was completed with Rs 33.6 crore, 342% above the estimated cost, said a CAG report tabled in the assembly on Monday.The Comptroller and…
