NAGPUR: With Centre planning to implement four codes governing labour issues in April, RSS-affiliated Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) on Wednesday opposed two codes, dealing with industrial relations and occupational safety, and threatened to hit the streets in protest.“The industrial relations code entails recognition of only those unions that represent 51% of the workforce. With none…
Actor Chiranjeevi (File photo) HYDERABAD: Thespian Chiranjeevi was trolled Wednesday and accused of “sexism” and “misogyny” over what he said was a lighthearted remark about wanting his actor son Ram Charan Tej – father to a daughter – to have a male child next “to carry on the family legacy”.A video of Tuesday’s pre-release film…
NEW DELHI: India’s gas consumption is set to surge 60% to 103 billon cubic metres (bcm) by 2030, leading to more than doubling of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, the International Energy Agency said on Wednesday, suggesting further liberalisation of the domestic market as the world heads towards a surplus.Noting that India is looking to…
JAMMU: Pakistani soldiers violated the ceasefire by firing without provocation in forward areas along the LoC in J&K’s Poonch district Wednesday evening. Security sources said the attack was an attempt to push terrorists into India, using cover fire as a decoy.“Our border guards gave a befitting response in equal calibre. There are no immediate reports…
Two soldiers killed in an IED blast JAMMU/HAZARIBAG: Two weddings that were never meant to be. Two soldiers who gave their tomorrows so others could have theirs.In two different homes, one in Jharkhand’s Hazaribag and the other in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, families were preparing for April — the month when their sons,…
A wave of tension swept through Tappachabutra in Hyderabad’s old city on Wednesday morning when meat was discovered inside the premises of the Lord Shiva Temple, nestled within the Hanuman Temple complex. As word spread, local residents and BJYM members gathered outside the temple in protest, demanding answers. The police were quickly alerted, and senior…
US President Donald Trump held a “lengthy and highly productive” phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, during which they agreed to begin negotiations to end the war in Ukraine “immediately,” Trump said.According to the Kremlin, the conversation lasted 1.5 hours, with both leaders agreeing that “the time has come to work together.” Giving details…
Virat Kohli (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli is unlikely to lead the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). It is reliably learnt that Kohli, who earlier held discussions with the management during the time of leadership vacuum, may not take up the role for IPL…
Amid growing discussions about the BJP’s government formation in Delhi, the party is exploring the option of appointing two deputy chief ministers. Party insiders say this move is aimed at showcasing Delhi as a “mini India” by representing its diverse communities.“It is highly likely because this has been done in various other states where deputy…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi TOI Correspondent from Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a high-wire 36-hour visit to Washington on Thursday aiming to preserve India’s economic equities and strategic autonomy against a rampant US intent on maintaining its primacy. Among the many balancing acts Modi has to pull off is advancing his “Make in…
