The Left in India is confronting one of its most introspective moments in decades. From West Bengal, where the CPI(M) once ran the world’s longest-elected communist government, to Tripura, where a 25-year rule ended abruptly in 2018, the party is grappling with a pattern of shrinking vote shares, organisational drift and confused political messaging. Even…
NEW DLEHI: China on Tuesday denied allegations that an Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was harassed or detained at Shanghai airport, insisting that its border checks were conducted strictly “in accordance with laws and regulations.” The statement came even as India lodged a strong diplomatic protest.The woman, Pema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK-based Indian passport holder,…
NEW DELHI: India is reportedly close to finalising defence agreements worth around $450 million to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, the weapon system used to strike Pakistani air bases during the four-day conflict in May — strikes that prompted Islamabad to seek a ceasefire. “The deals are expected to be signed in the near future…
KOLKATA: On November 14, a Boeing 737-200 aircraft that was lying idle at Kolkata airport for over 13 years finally rolled out and headed to Bengaluru on a tractor trailer, where it will be used for the training of maintenance engineers. This was the 14th defunct aircraft cleared from the airport’s grounds in the past…
NEW DELHI: Twenty-eight Naxalites, including 19 women and 22 cadres carrying a cumulative reward of Rs 89 lakh, surrendered before senior police officers in Chhattisgarh’s Narayanpur district on Tuesday, officials said. According to inspector general of police (Bastar Range) Sundarraj Pattilingam, the group cited their decision was driven by the state government’s ‘Niyad Nellanar’ (your…
Neighbour’s Pit Bull bites off 6-year-old’s ear in northwest Delhi NEW DELHI: A six-year-old boy suffered severe injuries after being mauled by a neighbour’s pet Pit Bull in northwest Delhi’s Prem Nagar on Sunday evening. Police registered a case and arrested the dog’s owner.Dinesh (32), a factory worker, said his child was playing outside their…
Siddaramaiah, Mallikarjun Kharge and DK Shivakumar NEW DELHI: Congress leader and Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday remarked that he does not want to discuss the CM change issue “publicly,” describing it as a “secret deal” involving “four and five people” in the party. Shivakumar, who also heads the Karnataka Congress, explained that…
Today’s newswrap highlights fiery political statements, a landmark temple ceremony, and cricket drama. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the saffron Dharma Dhwaj atop the Ram Temple, declaring that centuries of pain had finally been addressed. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called singer Zubeen Garg’s death a “plain murder,” hinting at a shocking motive. Bengal CM…
Legendary actor Dharmendra who passed away on November 24 at the age of 89, is fondly remembered as the ‘He-Man’ of Bollywood and often is also called ‘Garam Dharam’. The actor known for a long list of versatile roles and the most handsome looks had a career spanning over decades and a huge fan following…
NEW DELHI: The serious issue of pilot fatigue is finally being addressed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Airline schedulers and dispatch staff — responsible for drawing up pilot rosters — will now have to be trained in fatigue management to ensure schedules that do allow only well rested pilots to operate flights….
