BJP targets Rahul after MLC poll results, says Congress failed to make its presence felt NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday targeted Congress over the results of MLC elections across four states, claiming that the grand old party has “failed to make its presence felt” in the polls conducted using ballot papers.The BJP’s strong…
Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: A Delhi traders’ body on Wednesday wrote another letter to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging him to postpone the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally at Ramlila Maidan until after Diwali over fears that the gathering could disrupt business in several major markets.The Chamber…
Over 450 people gathered to celebrate Prayagraj’s cultural and intellectual heritage at Jawaharlal Nehru University. NEW DELHI: From its centuries-old traditions of learning and literature to its cultural and spiritual identity, Prayagraj’s legacy took centre stage at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), where over 450 people with connections to the city gathered for ‘Prayag Utsav 2026’.Organised…
Ex-SC judge Justice Kaul flags ‘punishment’ of prolonged custody before conviction NEW DELHI: Former Supreme Court judge Sanjay Kishan Kaul has said that the period before conviction or acquittal has become a “punishment” in India, commenting on the denial of bail to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam. He said that prolonged legal proceedings can themselves…
UAE honours Indian flydubai pilot for thwarting mid-air attack NEW DELHI: The UAE has honoured Captain Smit Machchhar and the crew of flydubai Flight FZ1073 for their courage in protecting passengers during a serious in-flight incident. UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conferred the First-Class Order of Zayed II on the crew on…
Cyclonic storm Arnab has made landfall along the southeastern coast of India, striking the Andhra Pradesh and Yanam (Puducherry) coasts with sustained wind speeds of 125 to 135 kmph and gusts up to 150 kmph. NEW DELHI: Cyclonic storm Arnab continued making landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on Wednesday morning, bringing heavy rainfall, strong…
Candidates who have secured postgraduate medical seats through NEET-PG counselling 2026 are encountering challenges with the online joining procedure. New Delhi: Candidates allotted postgraduate medical seats under NEET-PG counselling 2026 are facing difficulties completing the online joining process, with some reporting that nodal officers listed on the official portal are unreachable or their contact details…
File photo: Omar Abdullah SRINAGAR: J&K CM Omar Abdullah’s cabinet expansion triggered open dissent, protests and allegations of internal bias in National Conference after four ministers were inducted Tuesday. MLA Abdul Majeed Larmi, who had expected a berth until the last moment, broke down and other legislators accused the party brass of shutting them out.Lieutenant…
File photoMallikarjun Kharge NEW DELHI: A survey said Tuesday that a majority of respondents considered Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial remark against PM Narendra Modi as an “affront to the dignity of the PM’s office”.Most respondents also believed that it was a reflection of the main opposition party’s “desperation”, the survey conducted by Matrize News…
File photo: Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson (CPP) and MP Sonia Gandhi, centre, during the unveiling of her upcoming book ‘Belonging: A Journey of Love’, as she makes her debut on Instagram, in New Delhi. NEW DELHI: Congress parliamentary party chairperson Sonia Gandhi Tuesday said her upcoming autobiography ‘Belonging’ is set to kick up public drama,…
