SRINAGAR: The Ladakh administration’s move to cancel the land allotment of Himalayan Institute of Alternative Learning (HIAL), founded by environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk, has led to sharp criticism from the region’s two biggest political movements — Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).“We believe this is a witch hunt. It seems like a…
A security official stands guard outside a school at Wanabal Rawalpora, in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. SRINAGAR: A day after ordering the takeover of schools allegedly run by the banned Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JeI) educational organisation, Falah-e-Aam Trust (FAT), Jammu and Kashmir government moved swiftly on Saturday to enforce the directive despite opposition from all political parties,…
The announcement by President Donald Trump – 7 months after he assumed office – that he’s promoting close aide Sergio Gor to be the next US ambassador is a welcome development for India, suggesting a willingness to intensify bilateral engagement at a time the relationship seems to be in a free fall. The appointment, subject…
NEW DELHI: Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) president and actor Kamal Hassan on Saturday said that no one should be forced to learn another language. At one event, Hassan said, “I will learn whatever languages I need to learn, but my mother tongue will always be Tamil. I know 6 languages, still trying to learn more….
NEW DELHI: Parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it clear there would be “no exception for him” in the bill that allows sacking of ministers facing corruption or serious charges.Speaking to news agency ANI, Kiren Rijiju said, “PM Modi told the cabinet that the recommendation is to keep…
NEW DELHI: Govt has temporarily suspended postal services to the US as US-bound air carriers have denied carrying shipments due to lack of clarity in new norms issued by the American customs department, Ministry of Communications said on Saturday.However, services will continue for letters, documents and gift items up to $100. The exempt categories will…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that “India will soon have its own space station,” setting out big goals for the country’s space programme.Speaking at the ET World Leaders Forum 2025, PM Modi said “the day is not far when India will establish its own space station.”“You will be happy to know…
Centre gives clearance to defence ministry, MDL to begin negotiations for Rs 70,000 crore submarine deal NEW DELHI: After a delay of more than six months, the Centre has approved negotiations for building six advanced submarines in India with German collaboration under Project 75 India.According to defence officials quoted by ANI, the defence ministry and…
NEW DELHI: Satyan Gajwani, chairman of Times Internet, on Saturday highlighted the key drivers of India’s long-term growth and said that India TICKS all the boxes – Talent, Infrastructure, Community & Knowledge.At the Economic Times World Leaders Forum, Gajwani said, “India ticks all the boxes. As a nation, we have looked at every crisis as…
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann (ANI image) CHANDIGARH: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday claimed that the BJP-led Central government wants the removal of names of more than eight lakh ration card holders in the state under the National Food Security Act, but his government will not allow it.Mann also questioned the criteria adopted by…
