Election Commission NEW DELHI: After the Election Commission (EC) ordered major transfers of top bureaucrats in West Bengal, the ruling Trinamool Congress protested by walking out of the Rajya Sabha on Monday. This happened while voting was under way for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states.The EC, in a letter dated March 15, announced…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi TRICHY: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday sought to calm concerns over LPG shortage in the country triggered by the West Asian conflict, stating that India would successfully navigate the situation. Speaking at an NDA rally in Trichy, Modi asked people not to panic or pay attention to rumours, and appealed…
A 20-year-old Bhiwandi tailor was arrested for allegedly raping a minor he befriended on social media two years ago (Representative AI image) BHIWANDI: A 20-year-old tailor from Bhiwandi was on Friday arrested on charges of raping a minor girl and blackmailing and attempting to force her into an inter-faith marriage when she turned 18 years…
US President Donald Trump said he does not “know enough” about reports that a Tomahawk cruise missile may have struck a school in Iran. The comments came after a reporter questioned how Iran could have used the missile when it is widely known to be operated by the US military in the current conflict.“The Tomahawk,…
AI-generated representational image. NEW DELHI: A 26-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death after a quarrel over a splash of water during Holi spiralled into violence in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar. Police have arrested four people and apprehended a minor. The trouble began, police said, when water from a balloon splashed on a woman amid the…
Russia has been providing Iran with real-time intelligence on the locations of American military assets in the Middle East, including warships and aircraft, potentially helping Tehran target US forces during the ongoing conflict, according to a report citing officials familiar with the intelligence.According to The Washington Post, three officials said Moscow has shared information on…
EAM Jaishankar and Iran FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi (File photo) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, on behalf of Government of India, signed the Condolence Book EAM Jaishankar and Iran FM Seyed Abbas Araghchi (File photo) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, on behalf of Government of India, signed the Condolence Book EAM Jaishankar and Iran FM Seyed Abbas…
(AI image) The United States has issued a temporary waiver allowing India to continue purchasing Russian oil, with Washington saying the move is aimed at stabilising global energy supplies during rising tensions in the Middle East.On Friday, US treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced the decision in a post on X, saying the Treasury Department would…
AHMEDABAD: A video showing doctors in LG Hospital sleeping and resting on ICU ward beds went viral on social media, leading to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC), which runs the hospital, to order an investigation on Monday. The video is believed to be from Saturday night. Due to limited number of beds at VS Hospital,…
Former Pakistan fast bowler Mohammad Amir has come under heavy criticism after his bold prediction that “India will not enter the semis” at the T20 World Cup 2026 backfired. India defeated West Indies by five wickets in a crucial Super 8 clash to book their place in the semifinals, proving Amir wrong.Following India’s qualification, Amir…