India, Sri Lanka set to ink major defence pact during Modi’s trip to Colombo next week
New Delhi: For the first time, India and Sri Lanka are set to sign a major defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the island nation next week, a move that comes amid China’s relentless attempts to increase its military influence over Colombo. The two sides are also likely to firm up […]
At least 144 people killed, 730 injured in Myanmar in powerful quake
Bangkok: A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed and 730 injured in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. The 7.7 magnitude quake, with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, struck at […]
SC junks plea for FIR over cash discovery incident at Delhi HC judge’s official home
New Delhi: Calling it “premature”, the Supreme Court on Friday junked a PIL seeking Delhi Police to register an FIR over the alleged discovery of burnt wads of cash from the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said an in-house inquiry was […]
Cash-discovery row: SC collegium confirms transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma
New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium on Monday confirmed the transfer of Delhi High Court’s Justice Yashwant Varma, facing an enquiry over the alleged discovery of huge cash from his official residence and from whom judicial work was withdrawn, to his parent Allahabad High Court. The transfer recommendation to the Centre was made public in […]
Nation’s true progress is defined by its dedication to uplifting marginalized: Prez Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday emphasized that compassion, inclusivity and harmony are the cornerstones of the Indian civilization, asserting that a nation’s true progress is defined by its dedication to uplifting the marginalized. Speaking at Purple Fest 2025, a cultural event organized by the Social Justice Ministry at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here with […]
Resolution to Russia-Ukraine conflict will only come when both sides join negotiation table: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will only be resolved when both sides join the negotiation table, asserting that there can never be a resolution on the battlefield. In a podcast with Lex Fridman released on Sunday, Modi clarified that India is not neutral but firmly committed to peace. […]
Blessed to have learnt life’s values from RSS: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he feels blessed to have learnt life’s values from a “sacred” organisation like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, lauding it for working since 1925 to inspire people to dedicate themselves to the country. In a podcast with Lex Fridman released on Sunday, Modi said the RSS […]
Delimitation based on population will be injustice to southern states: Kharge
Gadag (Karnataka), Mar 16 (PTI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday said that if the delimitation exercise is based on population, it will be an injustice to the southern states as it would reduce their representation in the Lok Sabha and urged people to unite against this “injustice.” Speaking at the centenary celebrations of the […]
59 dead, more than 150 injured in nightclub fire in North Macedonia
Kocani (North Macedonia): A massive fire tore through a nightclub in North Macedonia’s eastern town of Kocani early Sunday, killing 59 people and injuring 155, authorities said. The blaze broke out around 2:30 am during a concert by a local pop group at Club Pulse, Interior Minister Panche Toshkovski told reporters. He said 39 of […]
Compromising govt exam sanctity ‘chinks’ faith in public administration, executive: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has set aside the bail of two men accused of using a dummy candidate in a public recruitment examination saying the offence “chinks” faith of the people in the public administration and the executive. A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and Ahsanuddin Amanullah allowed the appeal filed by the state […]