Determination of citizenship status must be made through fair, lawful process: SC
New Delhi: The determination of citizenship status must be made through a fair, lawful and reasoned process, the Supreme Court said on Monday while setting aside the Gauhati High Court verdicts which affirmed the orders declaring some persons to be foreigners. The protection of equality before law, equal protection of laws, life and personal liberty […]
US attacks Iran; Tehran lashes out again at Gulf Arab states
Dubai, Jul 12 (AP) The US attacked Iran early Sunday morning over an Iranian strike on a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz that set the container ship ablaze and forced its crew to abandon it. Iran responded with attacks targeting several countries in the Gulf, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and Oman. The outburst of […]
Ram temple trust to decide CEO’s powers, no govt interference: Nripendra Mishra
Ayodhya (UP), Jul 12 (PTI) Ram Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Mishra on Sunday stated that the responsibilities and powers of the first-ever Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ayodhya temple will be determined by the temple Trust. The primary responsibility of the CEO will be to uphold the faith of the devotees in the […]
ISRO successfully carries out tests of Gaganyaan crew module systems
New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday said it had successfully carried out three major tests of the Gaganyaan crew module systems. The first test pertained to ensuring an upright position for the crew module after splashdown in the sea, considered one of the most important crew safety requirements. […]
Vietnam tragedy: Speedboat operator detained after 15 Indians killed in accident
Hanoi (Vietnam), Jul 12 (PTI) The operator of a speedboat that capsized off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island, leading to the death of 15 Indian tourists, was on Sunday detained and a criminal investigation launched in connection with the accident, media reports said. The speedboat, which was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four local crew members, […]
E20 may cut mileage by up to 5 percent: Oil Min
Says E20 offers cleaner combustion, energy security benefits New Delhi: Petrol blended with 20 per cent ethanol (E20) can reduce fuel economy by 3-5 per cent in some vehicles, the Oil Ministry said on Friday, but argued the impact is outweighed by benefits, including a higher octane rating, superior anti-knock characteristics, faster combustion, better […]
Strictly adhere to correct text, diction while singing National Song, National Anthem: MHA
New Delhi: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has said there should be strict adherence to the correct script and text, and diction and pronunciation while playing or singing the National Song and the National Anthem. In a fresh order to all central government and governor offices, the ministry reiterated the rules related to […]
IMF expects world economy to grow sluggish 3 pc this year
Washington: The International Monetary Fund on Wednesday modestly downgraded its outlook for the world economy this year, citing the energy shock caused by the Iran war. But the fallout from the conflict is being partially offset by booming investment in artificial intelligence and other technologies. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) now expects the global economy […]
Monsoon unleashes havoc across India
Maha epicentre of crisis, flash floods in JK, Himachal New Delhi: The monsoon unleashed widespread destruction across India on Monday, claiming lives in Maharashtra and Himachal Pradesh, disrupting rail, road and air services, triggering flash floods and landslides in Jammu and Kashmir; and inundating towns in Odisha as authorities in several states stepped up […]