Muharram observed with ‘tazia’ processions, 3 in UP electrocuted to death
New Delhi: Muslims took out ‘tazia’ processions across the country and offered special prayers as they observed Muharram — the martyrdom of Imam Hussain — on Wednesday, even as three people were killed and more than 20 others were injured as ‘tazias’ came in contact with high-tension wires. In Jammu and Kashmir, thousands of Shia […]
Trump survives assassination attempt at campaign rally in Pennsylvania; Calls for unity
Washington: Donald Trump survived an attempt on his life when a young gunman fired multiple shots at the former US president at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, injuring his right ear, an incident that could dramatically change the already volatile political scene ahead of the high-stakes presidential election. Trump, 78, was addressing his supporters at […]
PM Modi greets Dalai Lama on his birthday
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on his 89th birthday and wished him a quick recovery following his knee surgery. Modi said on X, “Sent my greetings to His Holiness @DalaiLama on the occasion of his 89th birthday. Pray for his quick recovery after knee surgery, good health […]
Counselling schedule for NEET not yet notified: Health Ministry
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry on Saturday clarified that the counselling schedule for NEET UG and PG courses for the year 2024 has not yet been notified by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC). The counselling schedule for NEET UG and PG is announced by MCC, under the Directorate General of Health Services, on its […]
India carries out initial trials of indigenous light tank ‘Zorawar’
New Delhi: India has carried out initial trials of an indigenous light tank named ‘Zorawar’ being developed primarily to enhance the Army’s overall combat capabilities along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and L&T Defence are developing the […]
Ultra-Orthodox protest against order to enlist in Israeli military turns violent in Jerusalem
Jerusalem: Thousands of Jewish ultra-Orthodox men clashed with Israeli police in central Jerusalem on Sunday during a protest against a Supreme Court order for them to begin enlisting for military service. The landmark decision last week ordering the government to begin drafting ultra-Orthodox men could lead to the collapse of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s governing […]
SC notice to govt, NTA on pleas for cancelling NEET-UG 2024
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Thursday sought responses from the Centre, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others on petitions seeking the cancelation of NEET-UG 2024, and a court-monitored probe into the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam. A vacation bench of Justices Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti also sought responses from the parties […]
Health ministry writes to states to observe yoga day at all Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
New Delhi: The Union Health Ministry has urged states to observe the International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21 at all operational Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) by organising mass demonstrations. It also suggested them to invite prominent public figures as yoga ambassadors to motivate the participants. Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are envisaged to deliver expanded […]
Row over NEET-UG: Grace marks given to 1,563 candidates withdrawn, Centre to SC
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the decision to give grace marks to 1,563 NEET-UG, 2024 candidates for admission to MBBS, BDS and others courses has been cancelled and they will be given an option to take a re-test on June 23. A vacation bench of justices Vikram Nath and […]
Need to ensure arbitration institutions are not controlled by ‘self-perpetrating clique’: CJI
New Delhi: Mere creation of arbitration institutions is not sufficient and we have to ensure that these dispute resolution hubs are not controlled by a “self-perpetrating clique”, Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud has said. Speaking at the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, Chandrachud said now is the time for countries such as India to […]
