NEW DELHI: In a reaction to Congress LOP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi’s opposition to the Greater Nicobar project , former IAF chief Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria (retd) has said that the project is “important for India’s military footprint” in the area.Several defence veterans who have also voiced their support in favour…
NEW DELHI: CBI in coordination with the MEA and MHA, coordinated the return of two Red Notice subjects, Kamlesh Parekh and Aalok Kumar, from the UAE. Both fugitives were detained by UAE authorities following Interpol notices and returned to India to face judicial process.Parekh, the CBI said, was wanted in connection with a case of…
An Indian-origin court interpreter who has lived in US for around 35 years has been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after weeks of legal battle over her detention.53-year-old Meenu Batra who is known for interpreting Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu in Texas immigration courts, was freed on April 30 after being held since…
JAIPUR: A family court in Jaipur has granted divorce to a man and held that objectionable social media activity by his wife amounted to mental cruelty.“The ruling highlights that social media conduct and online behaviour may be treated as relevant evidence in matrimonial disputes where it causes humiliation or emotional trauma to a spouse,” DS…
The Bretton Woods system of monetary management had established rules for commercial relations among the US, Canada, Western European nations, Australia and 44 other countries. NEW DELHI: Government on Saturday named academics Joram Aniya and R Balasubramaniam as new members of Niti Aayog as part of a revamp of the thinktank.PM Narendra Modi congratulated both…
Ranchi: Two days after seven-year-old Ishank Singh from the city scripted history by becoming the ‘youngest’ in the world to swim across the Palk Strait, his family members said he seemed to have an affinity towards water even before he could walk properly.“Even before he was two, he was drawn to the water at Chhath…
Dehradun: Dehradun Municipal Corporation (DMC) has approved Rs 50 lakh for each ward for development work in 2026-27, among the key decisions taken during its three-day board meeting that ended on Saturday.The board also cleared a budget of Rs 363.5 crore for the 2026-27 financial year, of which Rs 362.4 crore has been earmarked for…
R Madhavan has opened up about ageing, life planning and the challenges of staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. Speaking about his current work and personal reflections, the actor emphasised that while people are living longer today, very few are truly prepared for what comes after retirement.In an insightful conversation with Varun Dua, Madhavan…
TIRUPUR: A sudden spell of strong winds accompanied by heavy rain and hail brought much-needed relief to residents in Tirupur on Saturday evening, following weeks of intense summer heat.After 3.30 pm, gusty winds swept across several parts of the city, followed by sharp spells of rain in areas including the central bus stand, Velliangadu, Palladam…
The week opens with a brave spark in you, Libra. You’ll feel like taking on something slightly out of the ordinary, maybe a new errand route, a short trip for work, or a quick visit to sort out a pending matter. That courage is good, but don’t let it turn into haste. Your mood may…