NEW DELHI: Former diplomat Veena Sikri has strongly criticised Pakistan for honouring terrorists during its Independence Day events, calling it yet another example of Islamabad’s deep-rooted support for terror groups. Speaking to news agency ANI, Sikri described Pakistan as a “terror monger” state and warned that India must remain alert.“We have always said that Pakistan…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Saturday demanded an official discussion paper on GST 2.0 soon for a wider debate on it and said the reform should be towards a “Good and Simple Tax” in letter, spirit, and compliance, and not the “Growth Suppressing Tax” it has become.Its assertion came a day after the PM announced that…
BURDWAN/MOTIHARI: Eleven people from Bihar’s East Champaran district – 10 pilgrims and the bus driver – were killed and 36 others injured Friday when their bus ploughed into a trailer truck on NH-19 near Fagupur crossing in Bengal’s East Burdwan district.The group was returning from Gangasagar Island when the bus struck the rear of a…
NEW DELHI: Over 60% of e-challans issued so far, with a cumulative penalty of around Rs 34,200 crore, for violation of traffic and transport rules remain unpaid across states, as per latest govt data, signalling the need for quick reforms to improve enforcement and address grievances. The nature of e-challans issued across states show that…
SHIMLA: Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, leaving 374 roads, 524 power distribution transformers, and 145 water supply schemes disrupted as of Saturday morning, said the state disaster management authority (HPSDMA).HPSDMA said NH-305 and NH-05 are among the blocked routes, with landslides and flash floods hampering connectivity, particularly in Mandi, Kullu, and…
If you’ve ever been puzzled by blood pressure numbers or wondered what’s really changed in the guidelines, you’re in the right place. On August 14, 2025, the American Heart Association (AHA) and the American College of Cardiology (ACC), along with a slew of trusted partners, dropped their 2025 guideline for preventing, detecting, evaluating, and managing…
SANGRUR: A village panchayat in Punjab’s Sagrur district has banned energy drinks as part of a broader campaign to protect the health of its youth, reports Bharat Khanna.The 10-member panchayat of Uppali village includes four women. The panchs are aged between 30 and 42 years. Some have studied only up to matriculation, while some are…
LUCKNOW: A constable of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) died under mysterious circumstances after suffering a gunshot injury while on duty at the Central Ammunition Depot in Sitapur, UP, on Saturday, reports Pathikrit Chakraborty. An SIT has been set up to probe the incident.The deceased, Himanshu Kumar, 25, was deputed to the facility two months…
MUMBAI: A college student died by suicide at a Goregaon East highrise Thursday.Aarey police said the 17-year-old daughter of a real estate developer was battling depression for two years and did not leave any suicide note. The junior college student was slated to fly to London in 15 days to join a college where she…
NAINITAL/DEHRADUN: Uttarakhand HC sought a detailed report from Nainital district magistrate and SSP after five Congress zila panchayat members allegedly went missing during polling for chairperson election Friday in Nainital. High court listed the matter for hearing Monday and said it was “shocking” that armed police were seen turning away while one member was being…
