NEW DELHI: In order to ensure humane treatment of working equines (horses, mules and donkeys) and prevention of disease risks during large-scale pilgrimages, the Centre has issued guidelines for the welfare of these animals and released a revised national action plan on glanders (a contagious and often fatal disease of equines), aimed at strengthening surveillance,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (ANI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that his visits to Japan and China are aimed to further India’s national interests, focusing on strengthening strategic partnerships, expanding economic and technological cooperation and promoting regional peace and stability.According to a departure statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office…
Tejashwi Yadav (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav on Thursday said, “Ye log bhool gaye Lalu Ji ka khoon hai mere andar,” as he accused the BJP-led central government of undermining the Constitution and urged people to unite to safeguard their rights. He was speaking at the Samvidhaan Suraksha Samelan…
NEW DELHI: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday said there is no rift between the Sangh and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He said the Sangh can give advice on any issue, but the final decision will be taken by the BJP.The RSS chief said there could be “difference of opinion” while…
NEW DELHI: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh put a final full stop to the speculation over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s retirement as he is going to hit the age of 75 after his birthday this September. RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, while speaking at the event “100 Years Journey of Sangh – New Horizon” on Thursday, clarified…
Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi LUCKNOW: In a powerful testament to India’s civil-military synergy, General Upendra Dwivedi, Chief of the Army Staff, has formally commended the Indian Railways for its outstanding support during Operation Sindoor, a high-priority national mission.In a letter addressed to Satish Kumar, chairman and CEO of the Railway Board, General…
On August 23, a clip filmed in Dundee’s Lochee area went viral: a schoolgirl wielding a knife and an axe, shouting at a man while another girl tried to hold her back. Within hours, the footage had been amplified by figures like Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk, who claimed the man was a “migrant” and…
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army carried out a daring rescue in Punjab’s flood-hit Amritsar district, evacuating 27 people with Aviation helicopters under its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief mission.Recalling the events of August 27 around 4 pm, the Army said it received an urgent alert about rising floodwaters endangering lives in the Lassian area of…
NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday said that terrorists deliberately targeted the scenic Baisaran meadow in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam because of its large tourist presence and relative isolation. The agency said the target was also chosen considering the “response time” from the security agencies, news agency PTI reported, quoting a NIA…
NEW DELHI: India on Thursday appointed a new ambassador for Canada, nearly nine months after New Delhi withdrew its High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma and other senior diplomats stationed in Ottawa amid diplomatic tensions.The ministry of external affairs has appointed Dinesh K Patnaik as the next High Commissioner of India to Canada.“Shri Dinesh K Patnaik…
