NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Monday decided to examine a plea seeking recall of its Sept 26 bail order to DMK‘s Senthil Balaji on the ground that witnesses may not feel free to depose against a cabinet minister. Balaji was granted bail in a money laundering case linked to a cash-for-jobs scam. In what can…
NEW DELHI: The US State Department has authorised a potential sale of equipment and ongoing support for MH-60R Seahawk helicopters to India, valued at approximately $1.17 billion, according to a statement from the Pentagon accessed by Reuters on Monday. Lockheed Martin has been named as the primary contractor for the deal.( More details awaited) Source…
NEW DELHI: Is the Election Commission powerless to disqualify a foreign national, who has got elected as a gram panchayat Mukhiya, despite unimpeachable evidence about his nationality?This question of law was raised by Bihar state election commission before the SC on Monday. A Nepalese citizen had written to the Nepal govt to cancel his citizenship….
NEW DELHI: In another statement of the BJP leadership’s endorsement of ‘The Sabarmati Report‘, PM Narendra Modi joined his cabient, BJP leaders and NDA contingents to watch the special screening of the film based on the communal conflagration triggered by killing of 59 Hindu pilgrims and karsevaks.“Joined fellow NDA MPs at a screening of ‘The…
NEW DELHI: Allaying apprehensions about the likely impact of the incoming Trump administration on business ties, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said Monday that while there will always be some give and take between major economies, strategic convergences between the two countries have grown deeper creating an environment for further intensifying cooperation.The minister said that…
NEW DELHI: Farmers from across Uttar Pradesh, demanding fair compensation for land acquired by the government, staged a massive protest at the Noida-Delhi border on Monday. They were eventually stopped at the Noida-Delhi border, where they staged a sit-in protest and warned that if their demands were not met within seven days, they would resume…
NEW DELHI: With the Rs 32,350 crore contract with the US for 31 armed MQ-9B `Predator’ drones done and dusted, India is now firmly on course to soon ink another two mega defence deals for 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets and three additional Scorpene submarines, collectively worth around Rs 1 lakh crore, with France.“Both the deals…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu faced unprecedented flooding on Monday despite Cyclone Fengal losing strength, as relentless heavy rainfall wreaked havoc across the state. Inundated roads and bridges cut off access to villages and residential colonies, while vast stretches of standing crops were submerged. The deluge also disrupted rail and road traffic, leaving passengers stranded for…
NEW DELHI: Tourists visiting the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar will now have a more convenient way to explore its serene beauty, with the launch of a pre-booked water transport service named Uber Shikara. This initiative blends modern technology with the rich traditions of the region, allowing visitors to book shikara rides through Uber app.The…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a special screening of ‘The Sabarmati Report‘ at the Balyogi Auditorium in Parliament on Monday, accompanied by senior cabinet members, MPs, and the film’s cast.Visuals from the event showed PM Modi walking alongside information and broadcasting minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi as they made…
