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Priyanka in Indira-like call to women
Gorakhpur: At a recent election rally, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the scion of Nehru-Gandhi family that dominates the opposition Congress party, strode on stage and asked the crowd to repeat after her: “I’m a woman, I can fight.” The slogan is at the heart of the party’s bid to revive...
Delhi ignores firecracker ban, air quality near ‘severe’
New Delhi: Skies over Delhi hung heavy with smoke and its air quality inched towards “severe” category on Diwali night as people burst firecrackers in a blatant disregard to the government’s ban against it, imposed amid an increase in the contribution from farm fires. People from several parts of the...
Karnataka cuts diesel price by Rs 19
Bengaluru: Karnataka is the first among 10 BJP-rules states that has cut fuel prices drastically this Diwali, bring huge relief to people, especially commercial transporters who depend on diesel-powered automobiles for long-distance freight. The Karnataka Chief Minister’s office in a statement said diesel is now cheaper by Rs 19...
US Defence report mentions Chinese village in Arunachal
New Delhi: The annual United States Department of Defence report on military developments involving China details the US perception of the tension along the Line of Actual Control or LAC, and also refers to the creation of a 100-home Chinese village in Arunachal Pradesh. The report has been submitted...
7 BJP-ruled states announce more cuts in fuel prices
New Delhi: Seven BJP-ruled states – Assam, Tripura, Manipur Karnataka, Goa, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand – have announced additional cuts in prices of petrol and diesel on Wednesday. This came just hours after the Centre announced a cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 5 and...
Pegasus-maker blacklisted by US for selling spyware
Washington: US authorities on Wednesday put the Israeli maker of Pegasus spyware on the list of restricted companies, after determining the firm supplied software used to target officials and journalists. “These tools have also enabled foreign governments to conduct transnational repression, which is the practice of authoritarian governments targeting dissidents,...
After Puneeth Rajkumar’s death, rush for cardiac tests
Bengaluru: The outpatient department of Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Bengaluru is crowded with first-time patients who want to know their cardiovascular health. Narayan, 46, came from Hassan district with his uncle as he feels pain in his chest. He suspects that his heart has...
Akhilesh Yadav says he won’t contest in assembly poll
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party(SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav on Monday said he will not be contesting the Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls early next year. He also said that an alliance between his party and the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) for the polls has been finalised. “Our alliance with RLD is final....
India urges emissions cut be developed nations
New Delhi: India has asked developed nations that have “enjoyed the fruits of energy” to reach net zero faster so that emerging economies use some “carbon space” to drive growth. ‘Net zero emissions’ refers to achieving an overall balance between greenhouse gas emissions produced and greenhouse gas emissions taken...
Actor Rajinikanth discharged from Chennai hospital
Chennai: Actor Rajinikanth, who recently underwent a surgery to restore blood supply to the brain, was discharged from the hospital tonight. “Returned home”, the 70 year-old superstar tweeted, along with a picture. Returned home ???? https://t.co/35VeiRDj7b — Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) October 31, 2021 He was admitted to the city-based Kauvery...
Modi meets Joe Biden, other world leaders at G20 summit
Rome: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with world leaders, including US President Joe Biden, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, exchanging pleasantries and showcasing a spirit of camaraderie. In a series of photos tweeted by the PMO India, Prime Minister Modi is seen meeting Joe Biden,...
Amarinder Singh’s first attack on successor Channi
New Delhi: Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh had not spoken out against his successor after his unceremonious exit in September – until today. In response to a tweet by Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi about meeting farmers on controversial agricultural laws, the former Chief Minister who is...
Modi invites Pope Francis to visit India
Vatican City: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Pope Francis to visit India. The invitation was extended when he met the Holy Father in Vatican City. He was accompanied by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar. The Prime Minister held a one-on-one meeting with the...
Rahul Gandhi rides pillion while campaigning in Goa
Goa: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at Goa’s Azad maidan, a martyrs’ monument in the state capital, riding on the pillion of a ‘pilot’ – a traditional motorcycle taxi in Goa. The state unit of the party tweeted a video showing Mr Gandhi on the vehicle. Rahul Gandhi takes...
Pegasus can be sold only to govts, says Israeli envoy
New Delhi: Companies like NSO can’t sell their products to non-governmental actors, newly-appointed Israeli Ambassador to India Naor Gilon said today, while terming as an “internal thing” for New Delhi the row over spyware Pegasus. His comments at a press conference came following questions over allegations of unauthorised...
Aryan Khan gets bail after 3 weeks
New Delhi: Aryan Khan, the son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has been granted bail three weeks after his arrest in the drugs-on-cruise case. He will spend at least two more nights in prison as his team can apply for his release only after the Bombay High Court’s...
Rajinikanth in hospital, staff Says ‘routine check-up’
Chennai: Megastar Rajinikanth was admitted at a hospital in Chennai on Thursday evening when he went in for a routine check-up. “I am told sir has gone for a routine check-up and he would return soon,” Riaz K Ahmed, who handles the superstar’s PR, told NDTV. The Kauvery...
Modi has attacked India with Pegasus, says Rahul
New Delhi: Congress’s Rahul Gandhi welcomed the Supreme Court’s order to form a committee to look into the Pegasus spyware row, saying the opposition’s stand on the issue is “vindicated” since the judges have flagged the same concerns. “We protested, but no reply. We stopped Parliament, but we still...
