Listen here:Excerpts from the conversation:Q: What was the genesis of the book?A: The genesis was the publisher, David Davidar, who had chanced upon a book called ‘A Personal History of Ireland Since 1958’ written by Fintan O’Toole. He sent it to me saying, Gopal, would you like to take a look at it? And if…
Today’s top news covers major development in politics, international affairs and defence. Defence minister Rajnath Singh called for IAEA oversight of Pakistan’s nuclear weapons following repeated threats. US president Donald Trump reiterated his role in mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire and said India’s offer to eliminate tariffs on American goods as part of a trade deal….
US president Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated he mediated between India and Pakistan for a ceasefire following India’s Operation Sindoor in response to the terror attack in Pahlagam that killed 26 people, mostly tourists.While addressing a crowd of US military personnel in Qatar, Trump said, “I don’t wanna say I did but I sure as…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday said it will consider the question of interim relief on May 20 while hearing pleas against the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act 2025. SC bench led by CJI B R Gavai will consider on May 20 whether interim order is required on three issues: waqf by…
Uttarakhand CM Dhami achieve major success against corruption DEHRADUN: Another major success has been achieved under the strict campaign being run by chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami against corruption in Uttarakhand.The team of the vigilance establishment on Wednesday arrested the ISBT outpost in-charge sub inspector Devendra Khugshal of Patel Nagar police station area in Dehradun…
The Supreme Court has upheld the life sentence of Vijay Kumar Shukla, popularly known as Munna Shukla, for the 1998 murder of Bihar’s then RJD minister Brij Bihari Prasad in Patna. Shukla, a former MLA with a criminal background, and co-convict Mantu Tiwari had approached the apex court seeking a review of their conviction, but…
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra; Rahul Gandhi NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Thursday asked the Bihar government if raising the voice of Dalits is a “crime,” after the state police allegedly tried to stop her brother and Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi from attending an event in Darbhanga.“Stopping the Leader of Opposition…
A member of Parliament’s letter to the health ministry on compensation for kin of those who died of Covid considering the excess death data from the Civil Registration System report could open the proverbial Pandora’s box. Even if 50% of the estimated 20 lakh excess deaths are attributed to Covid, the ex-additional gratia payout could…
Former Union minister and ex-BJP MP from Alipurduars, John Barla, on Thursday joined the Trinamool Congress (TMC), alleging that the BJP leadership repeatedly blocked his attempts to work for the welfare of tribal people and tea garden workers. Barla, who was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2019 on a BJP ticket and served as…
KogniVera has opened a new facility in Pune as part of its global expansion. The company said the office will support its research, development, and delivery functions, focusing on technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and digital infrastructure.Kamlesh Sharma, CEO, reiterated his belief that the new facility would help the company deliver better…