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Hemant Malviya (image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted anticipatory bail to cartoonist Hemant Malviya, accused of sharing “objectionable” cartoons of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Rashtriya Swayam Sangh (RSS) workers on social media.Earlier, on July 15, the top court had given him interim protection from coercive action—a relief that has…

German foreign minister Johann Wadephul, ahead of his two-day visit to India, described the country as a “key Indo-Pacific partner.” Wadephul arrived in Bengaluru on Tuesday morning to begin his official visit.He highlighted the growing potential of the India-Germany strategic partnership, spanning security cooperation, innovation, technology, and skilled labour exchange.“India is a key partner in…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, officials in Aizawl said on Tuesday.The visit comes against the backdrop of prolonged ethnic tensions in Manipur, where clashes between the Kuki and Meitei communities have continued for over two years. If confirmed, this will be PM Modi’s first…

NEW DELHI: An IndiGo flight from Nagpur to Kolkata reported a suspected bird strike on Tuesday, officials said. The incident involved flight 6E812 shortly after takeoff.“We are trying to analyse what has happened. More details awaited,” said Abid Ruhi, Senior Airport Director, Nagpur Airport.Airport authorities are assessing the situation, and further information is expected once…

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday accused Congress leader Pawan Khera of holding two voter ID cards as Rahul Gandhi sharpened his attack against the Centre with his “vote chori” claim during the recently concluded “voter Adhikar Yatra” in poll-bound Bihar. In a social media post, BJP IT cell head Amit Malviya urged the…

Pushkar Singh Dhami (ANI) DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government on Monday provided 10 per cent horizontal reservation to Agniveers who retire from the Indian Army in the uniformed services of various government departments. The Personnel and Vigilance Department formally issued rules on Monday for providing 10 per cent horizontal reservation to Agniveers retired from the Army,…