Permanent Mission of India cousellor Kshitij Tyagi. NEW DELHI:At the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, India delivered a strong rebuke to Pakistan, stating it requires no guidance from a country that continues to support and harbour terrorist networks that pose threats to global security.“We are compelled, once again, to address provocations from a…
A PIL meant to oust a neighbour has ricocheted on the petitioner himself. Allahabad HC has ordered eviction of Omraj, a resident of Handia in UP’s Prayagraj, after finding his house built on gram sabha pond land. Omraj had filed a PIL accusing fellow villager Lalmani Patel of stealing land from the public pond.Omraj had…
NEW DELHI: Amid the focus on trade ties, India and the EU also held the 15th round of their counterterrorism dialogue, with both sides condemning the heinous Pahalgam terrorist attack and the EU reiterating its condolences to India for the murder of innocent civilians.The two sides reiterated their strong condemnation of terrorism in all its…
Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ has emerged as the most-important leader in Nepal. Many political analysts are betting on him to become Nepal’s next Prime Minister. Popularly known as Balen, 35-year-old Nepali rapper is young people’s favourite in the current political crisis. In the past few years, Balen emerged as the country’s most-important…
Birgunj/Patna: Border entry points in seven Bihar districts adjoining Nepal were sealed Wednesday amid rioting, arson and jailbreaks in the Himalayan nation and attempts by large groups fleeing the violence to enter India.West Champaran, East Champaran, Sitamarhi, Madhubani, Supaul, Araria and Kishanganj, where life normally blends into the bustle on the other side, bore scars…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi spoke to his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni and reviewed bilateral cooperation across diverse sectors, while reiterating India’s full support for efforts to end Ukraine conflict.According to an Indian readout, they exchanged views on regional & global issues of mutual interest and agreed on the need for an early and peaceful…
AHMEDABAD: Of the 307 lion deaths reported in Gujarat between Aug 1, 2023, and July 31, 2025, only 16% were due to natural causes like old age, while 70% were linked to illness or infighting, data tabled in the state assembly Wednesday revealed.Data showed 50 lions died of natural causes, 141 of illness and 74…
Today is Sept 11. This day evokes two contrasting remembrances. The first dates back to 1893, when Swami Vivekananda delivered his iconic Chicago address. With the few words, “Sisters and Brothers of America,” he won the hearts of thousands present in the hall. He introduced the timeless spiritual heritage of India and the emphasis on…
September 2025 is turning into a month where the sky itself has become a stage for wonders, marked by two special celestial events. On 7 September, different parts of the world witnessed a dramatic lunar eclipse, painting the Moon in deep crimson shades. And before the awe of that sight even settles, just 15 days…
France was gripped by nationwide protests on Wednesday as demonstrators clashed with police, blocked roads and set fires in Paris and other cities, intensifying public anger against President Emmanuel Macron and his government. Authorities confirmed that around 300 people were arrested during the first hours of unrest, as thousands poured onto the streets under the…
