Lucknow: Following Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s stern directives, the basic education department on Tuesday asked officials across state to urgently identify, verify and demolish dilapidated buildings, a govt spokesperson said.Basic education minister Sandeep Singh said safety of children and teacher is non-negotiable. He warned that if any incident of structural collapse or accident is reported,…
SRINAGAR/JAMMU: The sixth anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation drew contrasting responses Tuesday with J&K lieutenant-governor Manoj Sinha asserting the move heralded the “birth of a new Jammu and Kashmir” and most parties, barring BJP, protesting the “Black Day”.“On Aug 5, 2019, dismantling of the terror ecosystem began. The new J&K is one where tears are…
Lucknow: Bahujan Samaj Party national president Mayawati on Tuesday clarified that her party was neither with BJP’s NDA alliance nor with Congress’s INDIA, or for that matter, with any other front.“BSP follows the Ambedkarite principle and policy of ‘Sarvajan Hitaye and Sarvajan Sukhaye’, unlike these two, or any other casteist alliance,” she said in reaction…
Dmitry Peskov Russia on Tuesday criticised Donald Trump’s threat to “substantially” raise tariffs on India over its continued oil trade with Moscow, saying that “sovereign countries have the right to choose their own trading partners.”“Sovereign countries have the right to choose their own trading partners,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told news agency AFP, criticising calls…
Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal addressed separation rumors from Dhanashree Verma. He clarified assumptions about financial gain in the marriage. A resurfaced clip from Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 11 showed their playful banter. The clip offered a glimpse into their past relationship. Chahal hinted at seeking emotional closure. He aimed to send a clear message without confrontation. As…
Siddhanth Kapoor stars as Ajay Yadav in ‘Mandala Murders,’ praising co-star Vaani Kapoor and the professional crew. Known for playing dark, challenging roles, he has upcoming films with Navas, Marvel, and a unique indoor thriller. He began acting in 2013 and is recognized for roles in ‘Ugly’ and ‘Bhoot.’ In ‘Mandala Murders’, Siddhanth Kapoor portrays…
CHENNAI: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has flagged some foreign law firms which are operating in India as if they are joint entities with Indian law firms and has warned lawyers and firms that what is directly barred by Indian law should not be attempted in any indirect manner.In a press statement on Tuesday,…
Shah Rukh Khan’s National Award win for Jawan at the 71st National Film Awards has sparked both celebration and controversy. While fans hailed the recognition, some netizens questioned whether the Atlee directorial was the right film to earn him the coveted Best Actor honour, suggesting instead that SRK should have won for other performances in…
Donald Trump’s tariff threat US President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his stand that he will be raising tariff rates on India. In an interview to CNBC, Trump said India is a ‘not a good’ trading partner. Trump reportedly said that he would raising tariffs on India in the next 24 hours. US has imposed…
J&K CM Omar Abdullah (PTI image) NEW DLEHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has written to the presidents of 42 political parties, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, requesting them to press the centre to introduce legislation during the ongoing Parliament session to restore statehood to J&K. In his letter dated July 29, Abdullah…
