BIJNOR: A 35-year-old man, who had returned home from Haryana to celebrate Rakshabandhan with his family, died after being swept away by strong currents on a waterlogged road in Bijnor district, said police on Saturday.Neetu Singh went to nearby Sahaspur town on his scooter on Friday to withdraw money from a bank. While returning to…
PATNA: Bihar’s political slugfest escalated Sunday as the opposition accused deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha of possessing two electoral photo identity cards (EPICs) from separate assembly constituencies with different ages. BJP’s Sinha denied wrongdoing, saying he had applied in 2024 to have his name deleted from one list.The dispute flared after the electoral registration officer…
NEW DELHI: The standing committee on external affairs, headed by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, will be briefed on the latest developments in India’s foreign policy on Monday, official sources said.The panel will be briefed by representatives of the ministry of external affairs and the ministry of commerce & industry on the developments in India’s foreign…
PM Modi flags off Vande Bharat Express train In what may be considered a security breach, a man attempted to jump a barricade for a closer look at PM Narendra Modi, whose convoy was passing South End Circle in Bengaluru on Sunday. However, police restrained him and escorted him away. He was let off after…
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: BJP on Saturday accused Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and other opposition parties of being part of a conspiracy by anti-India forces abroad to weaken the country by defaming its armed forces and institutions.“Rahul Gandhi, Congress, and INDIA alliance parties are acting as tools of foreign powers,” BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu…
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi‘s “vote chori” allegations drew reminder notices Sunday from the chief electoral officers of three states, with Haryana and Maharashtra seeking affidavits under oath, and Karnataka asking for documents in a specific case involving a woman who publicly disputed his claim that she voted twice in 2024 LS olls.“On inquiry, Shakun Rani…
A technical error led to cricketer Rajat Patidar’s mobile number being reassigned to Manish Bisi in Gariaband, resulting in calls from cricket stars like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers. RAIPUR: A technical glitch resulted in international cricketer Rajat Patidar’s mobile number being allotted to a youth in Gariaband district, leading to a flurry of…
NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Sunday informed Supreme Court that there was no provision in the Representation of the People Act or relevant rules mandating sharing details of preparation, publication or names of people deleted from the draft electoral roll with anyone, including petitioners before SC, except political parties.“The statutory framework does not require EC…
NAGPUR: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis Sunday asked NCP(SP) chief Sharad Pawar whether he had used the services of “vote-riggers”, a day after Pawar alleged that two unidentified persons had offered him and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi “guaranteed” victory in 160 out of 288 seats in the assembly polls last year.“You (Pawar) are responsible citizens….
VIJAYAPURA: “Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwara,” the teacher’s voice trails off after chanting the Sanskrit verse in clear, flawless diction. Then, he goes on to ask students their name, and about their village, town or taluk and they promptly give replies in Sanskrit. He corrects any grammatical error. He winds up the language…
