NEW DELHI: Foreign minister S Jaishankar spoke to his Ukraine counterpart Andrii Sybiha on Thursday and reiterated India’s position that it supports an early end to the Ukraine conflict and the establishment of enduring peace. Ukraine said it’s banking on India’s “active role” in full cessation of hostilities.“Discussed our bilateral cooperation as well as the…
NAGPUR: An explosion ripped through the RDX crystallisation facility of Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited at Chakdoh-Bazargaon, 40km off Nagpur, killing one worker and injuring at least 25. The blast at 12.30am Thursday reduced the two-storey unit to rubble, with flames leaping so high they were seen 1.5km away. Shockwaves knocked down earthen blast walls…
The Power Creator Awards – Indulgence Edition boasts a jury of five influential figures who are reshaping India’s food scene. These culinary experts, including renowned chefs and digital innovators, will evaluate nominees across 22 categories, considering creativity and audience engagement. The awards ceremony, featuring both Jury Choice and Popular Choice winners, is scheduled for September…
KOLKATA: Expecting an educated, earning woman to contribute towards household expenses does not constitute ‘cruelty’ under IPC Section 498A, Calcutta HC has said while quashing criminal proceedings and a case under SC and ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act filed against a Geological Survey of India (GSI) employee and his parents.Justice Ajay Kumar Gupta said Wednesday,…
Deion Sanders gives Travis Hunter fatherhood guidance (Imagn Images) Travis Hunter is stepping into fatherhood and the NFL at the same time, and one man who has been by his side throughout this journey is Deion Sanders. The Hall of Famer, who once recruited Hunter to Jackson State and later coached him at Colorado, recently…
NEW DELHI: Centre Thursday moved SC requesting it to call to itself the three writ petitions filed in as many high courts challenging the constitutional validity of Parliament-enacted ‘Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act’, which came into force after receiving Presidential assent on Aug 22.“Due to multiple litigations pending before various HCs involving same…
BENGALURU: In a move that’s largely in sync with Congress’ nationwide campaign against what it terms as ‘vote theft’, Karnataka cabinet Thursday announced its decision to recommend to State Election Commission (SEC) to conduct upcoming panchayat and urban local body elections in state “through ballot papers instead of EVMs”.“This is because there is erosion of…
CHANDIGARH: Punjab and Haryana HC suspended the life sentence awarded to controversial preacher Rampal in connection with the 2014 murder case of his follower but warned him against disturbing public peace upon release. Attempt to incite others to commit any offence would result in his bail being cancelled, HC cautioned. Rampal, of Satlok Ashram in…
IISc Bengaluru ranks at first position in NIRF 2025 university rankings. NIRF University Rankings 2025: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2025 rankings have once again highlighted the cream of India’s higher education institutions. This year, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru retains its top position in the universities category, followed closely by Jawaharlal…
NEW DELHI: BJP on Thursday accused West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee, of unleashing “anarchy” and turning the state assembly into a stage for “hooliganism”. Party spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia alleged that Banerjee had abused constitutional privilege to hurl “derogatory” remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah.Bhatia said the “language of indecency”…
