CATEGORIES

Conman in guise of PMO functionary booked bv ED

The Enforcement Directorate' s Srinagar Zonal Oflice has Bled a Prosecution Complaint against conman Kiran Patel who availed of security from J&K administration by passing himself off as a Prime Minister's Office functionary and also duped several Gujarat-based businessmen byprornising them opportunities in the Kashmir Valley, an official statement said on Saturday.

Meghalaya: NEHU students refuse to call off stir despite Governor's appeal, assurances

Agitating students of North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), the northeast's oldest Central varsity in Shillong, on Saturday, refused to call off their hunger strike despite appeals by the Meghalaya Governor and its Chief Rector Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar.

'Will chop off their fingers': Bihar minister on RJD leader's 'beating' remark

Reacting to RJD MP Sudhakar Singh's remark that this time BJP supporters would be beaten with batons at \"300 polling booths\", Bihar Minister Santosh Singh on Saturday said that the party would not tolerate such threats and would \"respond accordingly\".

OBC reservation should be given in AMU: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has demanded that OBC reservation should be given in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

Demonising Constitutional institutions fast becoming a pastime: Vice President

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday said demonising Constitutional institutions is fast becoming a pastime and added that this does no good to the nation.

JPC chairman defends Waqf Amendment Bill deliberations against criticism

The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf Amendment Bill, Jagdambika Pal, has underscored the committee's commitment to inclusive dialogue amid recent criticisms from some quarters, including statements by opposition MP Sanjay Singh questioning parliamentary processes.

BJP's provocative slogans meant to divert attention from real issues: Kharge

BJP gives inciting speeches and spreads lies to divert people's attention from core issues,' Kharge said

Don't let technology enslave you, embrace books, CM Yogi urges children

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, inaugurated the Gomti Book Festival at Gomti Riverfront Park.

SP MLA Rakesh Pratap to take out 'Ayodhya Padyatra', says 'it will shut mouth of naysayers'

In a significant move, Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Rakesh Pratap Singh on Saturday announced 'Ayodhya Darshan Padyatra' and said that this will be a 'fitting reply to the naysayers'.

BRIC to drive research synergy, transform power of science, tech & innovation: Centre

BRIC would be a landmark institution for the country, says Amitabh Kant, India's G20 Sherpa

Azerbaijan is the host of the UN's climate conference, shining a spotlight on the petrostate

The spotlight is on Azerbaijan as the small petrostate in the South Caucasus hosts the U.N.'s biggest climate conference.

Gunmen kill a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest ranking officers slain in a decade

Gunmen on Friday killed a navy rear admiral in Mexico, one of the highest-ranking officers slain in the country in a decade.

N Korean GPS manipulation disrupts dozens of flights: South Korea

Tensions between the rival Koreas have escalated as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un flaunts his advancing nuclear and missile program and engages in electronic and psychological warfare

Humanitarian crisis continues to worsen in Haiti': UN

The humanitarian crisis in Haiti continues to worsen largely due to the persistent violence, a UN spokesperson said.

Japan's PM vows military buildup and deeper ties with the US as regional tension rises

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba renewed a pledge Saturday to build up his country's military and deepen its alliance with the United States under President-elect Donald Trump.

Duma Boko inaugurated as President of Botswana

Multitudes of people thronged the National Stadium in Gaborone, Botswana's capital city, to witness the inauguration of Duma Boko as the southern African country's sixth President.

Russia open to hearing Trump's proposals for ending Ukraine war: Deputy foreign minister

Russia is open to hearing President-elect Donald Trump's proposals on ending the war, an official said, as a Russian drone killed one person and wounded 13 in the Ukrainian port city of Odesa and the European Union foreign policy chief held talks in Kyiv after the change in US leadership.

With 11 nominations this year, Beyoncé most nominated artist in Grammy history

Welcome to Beyoncé country. When it comes to the 2025 Grammy Award nominations, \"Cowboy Carter\" rules the nation.

Anti-abortion advocates press Trump for more restrictions as abortion pill sales spike

Anti-abortion advocates say there is still work to be done to further restrict access to abortion when Republican Donald Trump returns to the White House next year.

Qatar to suspend mediation efforts on Gaza, officials say

Qatar has said it can't continue to mediate as long as there is a refusal to negotiate a deal in good faith

ICC to launch external probe into accusations against top prosecutor

The International Criminal Court will launch an external probe into sexual misconduct accusations against its top prosecutor, The Associated Press has learned, keeping alive a case that the court's internal watchdog had closed within five days.

Judge cancels court deadlines in Trump's 2020 election case after his presidential win

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case canceled any remaining court deadlines Friday while prosecutors assess \"the appropriate course going forward\" in light of the Republican's presidential victory.

Could euphoria over win be a problem for Trump?

November 6 marks the beginning of a momentous chapter in American history, not only as the date when Donald Trump was elected as the 47th President of the United States but also as a symbol of a new era characterized by a resurgence of American glory and pre-eminence.

Real issues trump vague feelings

There is nothing complicated about Donald Trump's win as much of the mainstream media would like the world to believe.

Their Lost Jerusalem

World citizens of today who can stomach gut-wrenching details, imagery of devastation and death do recall that 70 per cent of Gaza's population is composed of refugees of the 1948 Nakba, when an estimated 750,000 Palestinians were forced out of their homes by Zionist militias. What the relentless bombings are reviving are not just the memories of the Nakba 75 years ago, but brutalities and destruction in the ancient lands over the last 3000 years. Jerusalem itself, the Zion of song and longing in Babylon, is perhaps the single most bitterly contested patch of land in human history, wrote Neil Mac Gregor

Balancing Trade

India faces a renewed challenge in managing its trade relationship with the United States.

German Disarray

The collapse of Germany's coalition government marks a pivotal moment for the country, facing both economic strain and mounting geopolitical pressures.

MP must serve public, not instil fear: Prashant Kishor to RJD

Jan Suraaj chief Prashant Kishor on Saturday criticised RJD for intimidating his party cadre, saying that an MP's duty is to serve the public and not instil fear.

Centre buys paddy worth ₹27,995 crore in Punjab, 6.8 lakh farmers to benefit

Food Corporation of India (FCI) and state agencies have procured 120.67 lakh metric tonne (LMT) paddy in Punjab during the ongoing kharif marketing season (KMS) 2024-2025 (as of November 8) worth Rs 27,995 crore, the government said on Saturday.

Delhi: CAQM expresses concern regarding growing backlog of pending complaints being handled by respective agencies

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday held a meeting to review the progress and effectiveness of the actions being implemented under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), particularly in air pollution hotspots and other designated priority areas across Delhi.