Two rescued after Panama-flagged cargo ship sinks off Odisha coast; search on for 22 crew members VISAKHAPATNAM: Two crew members were rescued after a Panama-flagged bulk carrier carrying 24 people sank in the Bay of Bengal, about 230 nautical miles off Paradip coast of Odisha, with the Indian Coast Guard and Eastern Naval Command (ENC)…
BJP steps up attack on Rahul Gandhi over women’s quota, accusing Congress of blocking early implementation NEW DELHI: BJP on Sunday sought to play back to Rahul Gandhi his pitch for women’s empowerment, by questioning his strident opposition to govt’s push for an early implementation of quota for them in Lok Sabha and assemblies.“He does…
Leaked audio captures Goldy Brar claiming Nijjar was targeted over alleged drug trafficking and its impact on young people NEW DELHI: In a leaked audio conversation with pro-Khalistan terrorist Paramjit Singh Pamma, US-based gangster Goldy Brar has admitted to orchestrating the murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a pro-Khalistan terrorist, in Canada in June 2023.Brar said…
Iran may join Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defence alliance as reported invitation remains unconfirmed Iran has been invited to join the Mecca Agreement for Mutual Defense, a new security alliance formed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan, Al Mayadeen reported, citing a senior Iranian official.The reported invitation has not been officially confirmed by Iran’s foreign ministry or by…
KOLKATA:Violence erupted in Anandapur late Saturday after rival BJP factions clashed over a community feast, leaving four injured. The trouble began around 10.30 pm near Anandapur grounds, where one faction hosted a feast of mutton, katla fish and giant freshwater prawns for over 1,000 people. Coupons identified the BJP’s Kasba Assembly unit as organiser.According to…
NSA Ajit Doval to visit China for boundary talks with Wang Yi ahead of Modi-Xi meetings NEW DELHI: Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s upcoming engagements with President Xi Jinping, NSA Ajit Doval will travel to China Monday for the 25th round of Special Representatives dialogue on the boundary question. Doval and his counterpart Wang Yi…
CJP activists were assaulted during their visit to a Rajasthan village as part of their nationwide ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign. JAIPUR: Under intense pressure from CJP’s nationwide ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign, Congress joining the call for govt school inspections, and impending local body polls, Bhajan Lal Sharma govt has unveiled a three-year, Rs 12,500-crore roadmap…
SC slams ‘luxury litigation’, says 11-year legal battle delayed genuine cases; imposes Rs 5 lakh cost each NEW DELHI: At a time when poor litigants have to wait in line for years to get their plea heard, Supreme Court Friday disapproved the practice of influential people indulging in “luxury litigation”, resulting in hearing of genuine…
Centre to roll out ‘Kanda Express’ from Monday as onion prices surge 45% year-on-year NEW DELHI: In its bid to check rising prices of onion across different regions, govt will start offloading its buffer stock. As average price of the key kitchen commodity increased to Rs 42 per kg on Saturday, 45% higher than last…
New vehicle rules may curb high-beam glare, with two-wheelers switching automatically to low beam NEW DELHI: Automatic headlamps in two-wheelers will soon work only in passing beam (low beam) mode, and buses and other heavy vehicles will have to use genuine reflective tapes to improve visibility at night and in bad weather. Also, the use…