A federal judge has delivered a sharp rebuke to the Trump administration, ruling that the Education Department violated the First Amendment by inserting partisan blame into the out-of-office messages of furloughed employees. The judgment, issued by US District Judge Christopher Cooper, marked a critical stand against the politicisation of official communication at a time when…
NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday took a swipe at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying his “dukaan” (shop) will soon shut in Bihar. “Rahul Gandhi’s ‘dukaan’ will be shut in Bihar as the INDIA bloc will be wiped out in the polls. NDA will form the government by securing 160 seats in…
Washington’s economy is facing deepening distress as the longest-ever US government shutdown, mass layoffs of federal workers, and cuts to food assistance converge to hit households and small businesses across the capital region, AP reported.The Capital Area Food Bank, which supports more than 400 pantries and aid organisations across the District of Columbia, northern Virginia,…
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Saturday described the Sangh as an “organised force that doesn’t seek power,” asserting that Hindus are “responsible” for Bharat. He was speaking in Bengaluru at a lecture titled “100 Years of Sangh Journey: New Horizons.” “When an organised force like the RSS is raised, it…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited veteran BJP leader and Bharat Ratna awardee Lal Krishna Advani at his residence to personally wish him on his 98th birthday.PM called Advani a “statesman blessed with towering vision and intellect,” saying his life’s work had strengthened India’s progress. “He has always embodied the spirit of…
Nitish Kumar and PM Narendra Modi (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: After nearly two decades at the helm, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar faces perhaps his toughest political test yet. Once celebrated as “Sushashan babu” – the man credited with transforming Bihar after the Lalu-Rabri era, often dubbed as “jungle raj” by many – Nitish now…
A parliament session in progress (File photo) NEW DELHI: The opposition on Saturday hit out at the government over the announcement of the winter session of parliament, saying the average number of sittings has dropped to a record low of 17 days. The session will be held from December 1 to 19, parliamentary affairs minister…
Milind Soman turned 60 on November 4 ‘My motivation has never been abs or medals. Fitness for me, is freedom’Hot on the heels of Shah Rukh Khan’s birthday, another heartthrob turned 60 — Milind Soman. The ever-inspiring fitness icon and runner celebrated the milestone amidst the serene beauty of the Maldives. Speaking to Bombay Times,…
Pakistan’s Abrar Ahmed, center, and teammates celebrate after the dismissal of South Africa’s Corbin Bosch. (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed’s magical spell of 4-27 dismantled a fragile South African batting lineup as Pakistan clinched the three-match ODI series 2-1 with a dominant seven-wicket win in the final game at Faisalabad on Saturday.Go Beyond…
Markets regulator Sebi has warned investors against putting money into digital or e-gold products, cautioning that such instruments fall outside its regulatory framework and carry significant risks, PTI reported.The advisory follows Sebi’s observation that several online platforms have been promoting “digital gold” or “e-gold” as a convenient alternative to physical gold, without disclosing that these…
