NEW DELHI: The Election Commission Saturday delisted 334 registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPS) over violation of guidelines for registration and/or non-fulfilment of statutory obligations.The latest round of delisting – described by EC as a comprehensive and continuous strategy to clean up the political landscape – has reduced the total number of RUPPs from 2,854 to…
NEW DELHI: The first-ever freight train reached Kashmir Saturday morning, carrying 1,400 tonnes of cement.The debut goods train arriving in the Valley signifies the robustness of Chenab Bridge and Anji Bridge, but also how supplies to Kashmir will improve due to faster bulk movement.Northern Railways said the train originated from Rupnagar in Punjab, with 21…
NEW DELHI: The age-old saying that a human being’s life moves in a cycle is strangely true for judges of constitutional courts, especially for Justice J B Pardiwala who became a judge of Gujarat HC in Feb 2011 and was fast-tracked to Supreme Court in May 2022.No one other than Justice Pardiwala can better explain…
NEW DELHI: Leaping onto the silence of ex-vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar and his disappearance from public view since his sudden resignation, former minister and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal on Saturday asked whether they should file a habeas corpus. Sibal said he tried to speak to Dhankhar but there has been no response, and several…
Raksha Bandhan is one of the most significant festivals of Hindus which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy across the country and this festival is also celebrated all the Indians who live outside of the country. The festival is celebrated on Shravan Purnima. This festival is celebrated by brothers and sisters as it is…
Following public outcry over a Delhi restaurant allegedly denying entry to a couple for wearing Indian attire, tourism minister Kapil Mishra intervened. The restaurant owner has since apologized and pledged to eliminate the discriminatory dress code policy. NEW DELHI: Following a backlash over a couple allegedly being denied entry to a restaurant due to their…
NEW DELHI: In a bid to manage heavy passenger rush during the Diwali-Chhath festival season, the railways has said it will introduce a “round trip package” scheme with 20% discount on base fare of tickets on a pilot.The scheme can be availed by passengers who book their return journey within a set time period and…
Columbia settlement reveals link between antisemitism probes and US immigration policy The Trump administration has introduced measures that link antisemitism investigations with policies aimed at reducing international student enrolment at US universities. A recent agreement with Columbia University has revealed provisions that extend beyond antisemitism-related enforcement, including a clause that calls for a reduction in…
Pune: A trainee pilot had a close shave on Saturday morning after an aircraft of Redbird Flight Training Academy hardlanded at Baramati airport and veered off the runway, after he sighted a flock of birds just before touchdown.A source said the sole trainee pilot in the aircraft did not suffer any major injuries. Deputy superintendent…
With IAF chief AP Singh saying that the air force shot down five Pakistani fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, Congress Saturday asked the PM under whose pressure he decided to stop the conflict abruptly, in what appeared a bid to underline US prez Trump’s repeated claims that he forced India to agree to a “ceasefire“.Party…
