Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma (File photo) NEW DELHI: Chhattisgarh deputy CM Vijay Sharma on Saturday said govt was willing to positively consider the CPI(Maoist) offer to lay down arms and start peace negotiations, but the outfit must immediately stop civilian killings and remove IEDs it had planted across its areas of influence.“The CPI(Maoist) letter…
With some trepidation about how social media would project his statement, Chief Justice of India B R Gavai on Saturday said some administrative members of Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) — the first quasi-judicial forum for central govt employees’ to raise service related grievances — are averse to passing orders against the Centre.Addressing the 10th All…
NEW DELHI: India responded cautiously to the US move, saying it was likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families. It also expressed hope that these disruptions can be addressed suitably by US authorities. The Indian response seemed intended to avoid any confrontation, and said industry in both India and…
BENGALURU: PhonePe has received final authorisation from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to function as an online payment aggregator, a move that will allow the Walmart-backed fintech major to deepen its merchant services, particularly targeting small and medium businesses.The approval enables PhonePe to expand its payment gateway operations, giving enterprises access to tools for…
Surat: After incurring losses for three straight years after Covid, Surat International Airport made a profit of Rs. 16.19 crore in the 2024-25 financial year, with a revenue of Rs 107.23 crore against expenses of Rs 91.04 crore. This is the first time since Covid that the airport has made a profit. Last year, the…
Governor of Manipur Ajay Kumar Bhalla paid respects to two Assam Rifles jawans, who laid their lives on the line duty following a terrorist attack in Bishnupur (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: Two suspects were detained on Saturday in connection with an ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy in Manipur that killed two personnel and injured…
Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: In a move to build India’s maritime power, reduce dependence on foreign ships and be future-ready to face any supply chain disruption, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced three schemes entailing govt investment of over Rs 70,000 crore to boost the shipbuilding sector. These are a part of…
Bleeding during pregnancy is one of the most alarming experiences a mother-to-be can face. Even a few drops of blood can trigger immediate panic. And the fear is real. A 2025 cohort study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth found that women who experience vaginal bleeding at any stage of pregnancy face a significantly higher…
Homage to Major Apraant Raunaq Singh (Image posted by Chinar Corps on X) SRINAGAR: An Army officer posted along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district died in the line of duty, the Army said. The major did not die in combat.The Army’s Srinagar-based 15 Corps, also called Chinar Corps, said…
Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq (File photo) SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir administration Saturday allowed Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq to visit Sopore to offer condolences to the family of veteran Hurriyat functionary Prof Abdul Gani Bhat, who passed away Wednesday at the age of 89.“After three days of house detention, I was allowed…
