NEW DELHI: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday said its national convener Arvind Kejriwal will begin a two-day tour of Gujarat from Saturday. Kejriwal will reach Rajkot on Saturday and will address a big rally of cotton farmers in Chotila the next day. The AAP chief has been opposing the abolition of import duty…
NEW DELHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday condemned the defacement of plaque bearing National Emblem at Srinagar’s Hazratbul Shrine. However, he said that the plaque should not have been placed in religious places in the first place.While talking to reporters, Abdullah said that LG-led J&K government should focus on work instead…
Priyanka Chaturvedi (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday flagged the gap between Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s call to respect women police officers and the conduct of his party’s MLC Amol Mitkari.In a post on X, she questioned, “Who drafted Ajit Pawar ji’s X post, is he even aware…
KA Sengottaiyan (File photo) CHENNAI: After former minister KA Sengottaiyan issued a 10-day deadline for AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami to readmit those who were removed from the party, Palaniswami issued orders to remove Sengottaiyan from all his party postings. His supporters with whom Sengottaiyan held meetings before issuing deadline were also removed from…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Saturday hailed India-US relations after Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the compliments given by US President Donald Trump.Amid the ongoing tussle over tariffs, Jaishankar said that PM Modi attaches “enormous importance” to the partnership between New Delhi and Washington.“PM Modi attaches enormous importance to our partnership…
Representative Image (AI-generated) WAYANAD: A 51-year-old tribal man suffered injuries after being attacked by a wild jumbo in Kerala’s hill district Wayanad in the wee hours of Saturday, forest officials said.The injured man was identified as Chinnan, hailing from Mannundi settlement in Thirunelli panchayat here.The man was attacked when he tried to chase away the…
GST rates have been changed on nearly 400 items, with a reduction in the case of 375. The number of slabs has decreased, while several procedures have been changed. How tough was the task for you and your team?■ The work didn’t start a week ago or 10 days ago. The group of ministers (on…
Shivraj Singh Chouhan with local leaders in Punjab (PTI image) NEW DELHI: A day after visiting flood-affected areas of Punjab, the Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday underlined how illegal mining on riverbeds and floodplains over the years has weakened the embankments (bunds) along the Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, and Ghaggar rivers, causing waters…
Pancreatic diseases, particularly pancreatic cancer, are often known for causing digestive issues, abdominal pain, and weight loss. However, many people are unaware that they can also cause visible changes to the skin. These cutaneous manifestations may appear before other symptoms, acting as early warning signs of underlying pancreatic problems. Recognising these signs can help in…
PM Modi and US President Donald Trump (File photo) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday responded to US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks describing him as a “great Prime Minister” and a “friend.” PM Modi said he “deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate” Trump’s sentiments.The exchange between the two leaders comes at a time…
