Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday announced a set of relief measures for people affected by recent floods, including compensation for farmers, financial aid for families who lost members, and deferment of loans. According to the announcement, farmers will receive Rs 20,000 per acre in compensation, to be transferred directly to them. Families of…
The blast occurred around 3am on the second floor of a rented four-storey accommodation while the family was asleep. FARIDABAD: Three members of a family died after an air conditioner compressor exploded at their house in Faridabad’s Green Field Colony early Sunday morning. The blast occurred around 3am on the second floor of a rented…
The Punjab cabinet on Monday granted prosecution sanction against Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former state minister Bikram Singh Majithia under the Prevention of Corruption Act, said officials.The Punjab advocate general had earlier advised that the matter about granting prosecution sanction against the former minister needed to be discussed in the cabinet meeting, and…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack on civilians in Israel. PM Modi said that India “condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations”.“Strongly condemn the heinous terrorist attack on innocent civilians in Jerusalem today. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wish…
Image used for representative purpose only BHUBANESWAR: A day after taking five juveniles into custody for allegedly sexually abusing and killing a 12-year-old boy in Nayagarh recently, police on Sunday revealed that he had survived another attempt on his life in Aug. “We have sent the five children in conflict with law (CCL) to a…
Ensure ease of travel for all flyers from both rural & urban areas: Government to airlines NEW DELHI: With ude desh ka aam naagrik (UDAN) no longer just a slogan but a reality, the govt has turned its attention to easing the flights of the common man. Union aviation minister Ram Mohan Naidu Monday held…
NEW DELHI: Mehraj Malik, an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator from Doda was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) for allegedly disturbing public order. Officials confirmed this is the first time a sitting MLA has been booked under the stringent law, which permits detention without charge or trial for up to two years.The move…
US shuts down third-country visa option for Indian students Indian students aspiring to study in the United States are facing a sharper set of hurdles after the US government enforced stricter visa application rules, rolled back pandemic-era flexibilities, and moved toward regulatory changes that will reshape how international students live and study in America. Third-country…
What you eat has a crucial impact on your health. What if we tell you that your occasional indulgence could be killing your brain? Yes, you heard that right. And if you are a fitness enthusiast who religiously takes cheat days every week, you may want to think twice. Something as little as ‘a’ milkshake…
External affairs minister S Jaishankar NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday pointed out the significance of a stable and predictable environment for trade and investment during a Brics meeting, which comes amid a tariff war with the United States.Flagging serious concerns over disruptions in trade and supply, Jaishankar said the objective should…
