VISHAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh BJP president and Rajahmundry MP Daggubati Purandeswari is among the probables for the post of Speaker in the 18th Lok Sabha.According to sources within BJP, the former Union minister and daughter of TDP founder NT Rama Rao may have been excluded from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s new Cabinet — sworn in Sunday…
NEW DELHI: Noting that terrorism must be dealt with sternly, Delhi HC has rejected the plea of a terror convict seeking merging of two sentences in two different cases.The petitioner pleaded that since he had voluntarily pleaded guilty in both cases, HC should allow his seven-year sentence in a UAPA case for conspiring to establish…
VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh authorities have swung into action on new capital Amaravati, restarting and speeding up projects after sensing the priorities of the incoming TDP-led NDA govt, reports Srikanth Aluri.Chief secretary Neerab Kumar made a surprise visit to Amaravati on Sunday and said CM-designate N Chandrababu Naidu had given instructions to fast-track the projects.Amaravati had…
INDORE: Two bags containing dismembered body parts of a woman were found tucked under a seat in a general compartment of a passenger train while it was being cleaned in a yard near Indore station late Saturday night.Forensic experts suspect the woman was killed at least two to three days earlier. Police say whoever hacked…
NEW DELHI: India may host a Pakistan delegation this month for a meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission (PIC) that looks to resolve bilateral issues through dialogue under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT).Pakistan was a notable omission, along with Myanmar, in the Modi 3.0 inauguration guest list that included most other immediate neighbours but the…
NEW DELHI: “Haar se Jitane waale ko Bumrah kehte hain,” said former opener Virender Sehwag as he along with millions of fans hailed the speedster for his sensational spell that helped India snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against Pakistan in the low-scoring blockbuster at the Nassau Stadium in New York on Sunday.Jasprit Bumrah…
MUMBAI: In a close call at Mumbai airport on Saturday, an IndiGo aircraft descended on the runway, touching down even as an Air India flight was taking off, breaching the safety margin. The Air India plane lifted off a split second before the IndiGo jet touched down about 2,100 feet behind, said sources. At the…
NEW DELHI: The new council of ministers in the 18th Lok Sabha includes seven women, with two holding Cabinet positions. This marks a decrease from the previous council, which had 10 women ministers before its dissolution on June 5. Former Union minister Smriti Irani, minister of state Dr Bharti Pawar, Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti, Darshana Jardosh,…
NEW DELHI: Legendary Sunil Gavaskar strongly criticised the Indian batters following their poor performance against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup game at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.India experienced a mid-innings collapse on a two-paced track, managing a meager 119 against Pakistan on Sunday. Despite a valiant effort from Rishabh…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh and Bihar have secured the highest number of ministerial positions in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s newly formed council of ministers, while Maharashtra, which is set to hold assembly elections, has also gained significant representation. Uttar Pradesh, with the largest number of Lok Sabha seats at 80, has been allocated nine ministerial…
