India logs 13 Covid cases
New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) India recorded 13 fresh COVID-19 cases on Tuesday while the number of active cases stood at 185, according to Union health ministry data. The total number of COVID-19 cases in India stands at 4.50 crore (4,50,01,606). The death toll was recorded at 5,33,295, the data updated at 8 am stated. The […]
Israel declares Lashkar-e-Taiba as ‘terror organisation’ ahead of 15th anniversary of 26/11 Mumbai attacks
Jerusalem/New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) Israel on Tuesday listed Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba as a ‘Terror Organisation’ ahead of the 15th year anniversary of the 26/11 terror attack on Mumbai that killed over 160 people, including a number of Israeli nations. “To symbolise the marking of the 15th year of commemoration of the Mumbai terror attacks, the […]
Departmental store damaged in fire incident in old city area of Srinagar
Srinagar, Nov 21: A departmental store got damaged in a fire incident in Gojwara area of Srinagar on Tuesday morning, officials said. An official said fire broke out in the departmental store “Pick N Save” Tuesday morning, resulting in massive damage to it. He said that there was, however, no report of any injury or […]
Several flights disrupted as Srinagar reports dense fog early morning
Srinagar, Nov 21: At least three flights were delayed at Srinagar Airport as dense fog caused low visibility on Tuesday morning. However, the officials said that the flight operation has now resumed. Director Airport, Javed Anjum said that three flights have got delayed this morning due to the foggy weather conditions. “However, as the visibility […]
Country stands with them today and always: PM Modi on team India’s cricket World Cup loss
New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) After the World Cup final, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the Indian men’s cricket team for their 10 consecutive wins in the tournament and asked them to motivate each other as he met them after their loss to Australia. “India stands with them today and always,” the prime minister said, […]
Parliamentary panel gives stamp of approval to Hindi names for proposed criminal laws
New Delhi, Nov 21 (PTI) A parliamentary panel has held that the Hindi names given to the three proposed criminal laws is not unconstitutional, dismissing criticism against the move by some political parties and their leaders. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs headed by BJP MP Brijlal has taken note of the wording of […]
The world of drunks
K S S Pillai All religions prohibit alcohol drinking in a civilized society. The habit is regarded as ‘the work of Satan’, and the believers are called upon to shun it. It is a fact that one who drinks an excess of alcohol loses his ability to think straight, let alone walk. The media are […]
Kids deserve happiness
Mohammad Hanief Childhood is a universal experience, something every adult across the world has gone through. For many, childhood is a time we are nostalgic for. It’s a time of curiosity, imagination, exploration and incredible development. For many of us, a special adult helped us to learn and grow as children and led us to […]
Explicit content and children
Sonja Petrovic Explicit content has long been a feature of the internet and social media, and young people’s exposure to it has been a persistent concern. This issue has taken centre stage again with the meteoric rise of TikTok. Despite efforts to moderate content, it seems TikTok’s primary focus remains on maximising user engagement and […]
Centre orders premature repatriation of Atal Dulloo to J&K
Srinagar, Nov 20: The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) Monday ordered premature repatriation of Atal Dulloo, an IAS officer of 1989 batch, on the request of the Union Home Ministry. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved premature repatriation of Atal Dulloo, an IAS officer of AGMUT cadre, to his parent cadre, an order issued […]