Tahawwur Rana (File photo) NEW DELHI: US Supreme Court has refused to entertain Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana’s plea against extradition to India, clearing the way for Indian investigators to bring him to the country. The review petition was turned down on Jan 21, removing the last hurdle in the extradition of Pakistani native and…
NEW DELHI: In a remarkable feat, Uttar Pradesh Police aced the medals tally, winning 95 of the 797 conferred on the eve of Republic Day for gallantry, distinguished service and meritorious service.The 33 gallantry medal winners from UP, 17 of whom are from police and 16 from fire services, include personnel of STF who were…
On the eve of Republic Day, the central government on Saturday announced the list of recipients for the Padma Shri Awards 2025.The Padma awards, among the country’s highest civilian honours, are conferred in three categories – Padma Shri, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Vibhushan.The awards are given in various disciplines, such as art, social work, public…
Army personnel pose for a picture with the National Flag along the Line of Control (LoC) amid sub-zero temperatures ahead of Republic Day, in Kupwara on Friday. (ANI) NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards for 93 personnel from the armed forces and central armed police forces on the eve of Republic Day. These…
Harvinder Singh (left), Jagdish Joshila (center), and Neerja Bhatla NEW DELHI: The Union government on Saturday released the first list of Padma Award winners on the eve of the 76th Republic Day celebrations. The list includes several unsung heroes, such as 100-year-old freedom fighter, a fruit farmer from Noklak, and a Paralympian, among others. Among…
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on Saturday on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, underscoring the enduring significance of the Constitution and India’s rich civilisational heritage. She highlighted how justice, liberty, equality, and fraternity are deeply ingrained in the country’s ethos. Here are the key quotes from her address: The Constitution…
Uttarakhand government going to implement Uniform Civil Code from 2025 Republic Day A historic step towards legal uniformity, Uttarakhand is set to become the first state in India to implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), a move that has stirred political debates and national attention. The landmark legislation will be officially rolled out on January…
The actor, 54, underwent emergency surgery at Lilavati Hospital following the assault. Mumbai police suspect more individuals may be involved in the stabbing of actor Saif Ali Khan, an official revealed on Saturday. This development comes after the arrest of Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, alias Vijay Das, a 30-year-old Bangladeshi national, in…
NEW DELHI: Aam Aadmi Party on Saturday released a poster of “dishonest” leaders starring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, home minister Amit Shah, but what caught the public eye was Rahul Gandhi- it’s INDIA bloc partner.Reacting to this, Congress leader Alka Lamba dared AAP supremo to quit INDIA bloc adding that it was the latter that…
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and PM Narendra Modi (Picture credit: Piyal Bhattacharjee) NEW DELHI: India and Indonesia on Saturday held discussions to strengthen their bilateral ties, signing several agreements at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. The meeting, held ahead of Republic Day, was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. PM…
