Sushila Karki (File photo) Nepal’s former Chief Justice Sushila Karki—the only woman to hold that post—has been chosen to lead the country’s interim administration, ending days of speculation over who would serve as caretaker prime minister following the collapse of the KP Sharma Oli government after youth-led protests.Nepal’s Parliament has been dissolved as well. Nepal…
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Sebi-Sahara account, where the Sahara group had deposited nearly Rs 25,000 crore on SC orders after detection of fraud by its group companies, to release an additional Rs 5,000 crore to Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) for reimbursement of part of amounts deposited by people defrauded by…
Welcoming the formation of the Karki-led interim govt in Nepal, India hoped this would help foster peace and stability. “As a close neighbour, a fellow democracy and a long-term development partner, India will continue to work closely with Nepal for the well-being and prosperity of our two peoples and countries,” the external affairs ministry said….
US president Donald Trump on Friday said his decision to impose a 50% tariff on India over its purchases of Russian oil is “a big deal” that “caused a rift” between the two countries.Speaking on Fox & Friends, the US President said the move was not taken lightly but was necessary to send a message….
Academic and activist Jagdeep Singh Chhokar, whose unflagging passion for transparency and probity in electoral politics enlightened and empowered the Indian voter like nothing else, passed away following a heart attack on Friday. He was 80.A founding member of Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), the NGO to which he remained devoted till the end, Chhokar,…
Matt Robinson, the father of Tyler Robinson, who is believed to be the Charlie Kirk shooter, reportedly turned him in, according to social media claims. Matt Robinson, believed to be the father of 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was hailed as the ‘father of justice’ as he reportedly turned his son in after Tyler allegedly killed Charlie…
NEW DELHI: In the increasingly complex and challenging maritime environment, where threats can emerge swiftly and often invisibly, the ability to collect, analyse and share information in real time will define both deterrence and defence, Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi said on Friday.“As India moves towards the vision of Vikshit Bharat, our maritime interests are set…
NEW DELHI: Hinting at relaxing its April 3 order banning firecrackers in Delhi and NCR prior to Diwali, Supreme Court sought on Friday a report on the feasibility of permitting green crackers from Commission for Air Quality Management and NEERI by Sept 22 and restrained authorities from cancelling licences of cracker manufacturers. Disagreeing with the…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday adjourned hearing for a week on bail plea of activists Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam, Gulfisha Fatima and Meeran Haider in the UAPA case related to the larger conspiracy behind the Feb 2020 Delhi riots.A bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and N V Anjaria said it received the files of…
Kash Patel became emotional as he said he would meet Charlie Kirk in ‘Valhalla’. FBI director Kash Patel was called cringe and a dork for his message for Charlie Kirk at the FBI press conference Friday where the agency revealed the name of Kirk’s shooter and the details of how the FBI nabbed him after…
