Home Minister Amit Shah asserted that the Congress’s decision to divide Vande Mataram in 1937, as a concession to the Muslim League, initiated appeasement politics that ultimately led to India’s partition. He emphasized the song’s role in cultural nationalism and slammed the opposition for belittling its significance. NEW DELHI: Home minister Amit Shah asserted Tuesday…
Holiday travel plans for countless domestic flyers face disruption as IndiGo slashes 200-400 flights daily. This significant capacity cut by India’s largest airline is creating a sharp demand-supply gap, making new bookings difficult and potentially leading to cancellations for existing Yuletide travel. Other airlines are operating at maximum capacity, unable to fill the void quickly….
Key NDA allies JDU and TDP slammed the opposition for ‘double standards’ on EVMs, questioning why machines are deemed faulty only after electoral losses. Shiv Sena (Shinde) pushed for lowering the voting age to 18, advocating for remote voting for migrants and simultaneous polls. Allies emphasized voter maturity and dismissed manipulation claims. NEW DELHI: Key…
NEW DELHI: Clearing one of the last hurdles for fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s return to India, Belgium’s Supreme Court on Tuesday is learnt to have dismissed his appeal challenging the order to extradite him to India.This came after Choksi, accused in bank fraud cases to the tune of Rs 13,000 crore, filed a petition in…
The Supreme Court has mandated all states to provide robust security for booth-level officers during voter enumeration, warning of severe action against any threats or obstructions. The court emphasized that non-cooperation with the Election Commission’s work is a serious matter, extending beyond West Bengal to all states, and stressed the need for BLOs’ safety to…
India is boosting its European ties, with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz set to visit New Delhi soon. This engagement follows President Putin’s visit and precedes the India-EU summit. Discussions will focus on trade, technology, and sustainable development, building on existing partnerships. Germany’s support for Ukraine and shared concerns over the Indo-Pacific will also be key…
Bhopal: In a major decision, after the state lost two cheetah cubs — one to a freak fall while desperately looking for its mother and another allegedly run over by a speeding motorist while crossing a highway — in a matter of days, the state government approved and announced a third habitat for cheetahs in…
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir govt on Tuesday directed all five govt medical colleges (GMCs) across the UT to increase the number of MBBS seats and introduce new postgraduate courses.Fifty additional MBBS seats each have been sanctioned for the GMCs in Baramulla, Doda, and Kathua, while GMC Srinagar and GMC Jammu will each add 20 more…
SRINAGAR: A doctor from north Kashmir’s Baramulla has become the eighth suspect to be arrested for his alleged role in the terror module responsible for the Nov 10 Delhi car blast in which 15 people died, NIA announced on Tuesday.The agency identified Bilal Naseer Malla as a co-conspirator who allegedly harboured and provided logistical support…
JAMMU: A madrassa teacher was arrested for allegedly raping a minor in J&K’s Doda district on Monday.The alleged crime occurred at a madrassa in Doda’s Gandoh area. Police caught the accused within three hours of receiving the complaint and booked him under relevant sections of the Pocso Act and BNS.“The accused, a resident of Pingal,…