NEW DELHI: Quad foreign ministers issued a joint statement Tuesday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, reaffirming commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific and to working together in responding to the future needs of the region.As four partners, India, Australia, Japan and the US under the Quad mechanism share a vision of…
NEW DELHI: The war of words over former PM Manmohan Singh’s funeral continued on Monday with Congress countering BJP’s attack by saying its senior functionaries did not accompany Singh’s family to gather and immerse his ashes “out of our deference to the privacy of the family“.Singh’s ashes were immersed in the Yamuna at ‘Asth Ghat’…
NEW DELHI: Nearly three years after repealing the reform-oriented farm laws due to farmers’ protest, Centre has now come out with a draft national policy framework on agriculture marketing suggesting states move towards a “unified national market for agriculture produce” through single licensing /registration system and single fee.Allowing setting up of private wholesale markets; permitting…
KOLKATA: The state animal resources development department is conducting a survey on domesticated animals in Bengal for the Centre’s 21st livestock census across the country.Several pet owners in Kolkata and suburbs are reportedly hiding their furry babies from the prying eyes of the census, according to officials who are facing challenges in conducting the survey.They…
MUMBAI: Kashinath Bhoir has not returned to the Versova jetty for a week: he and numerous other fishermen have ventured almost 100 nautical miles (around 185km) into the sea to secure their catch. Dnyanesh, his brother, says the fog that blanketed a vast expanse of Arabian sea off Mumbai’s coast last week has made the…
MYSURU: A leopard was sighted at the Infosys campus in Mysuru early Tuesday, sending foresters and police on a hunt to trap the big cat.CCTV footage confirmed the leopard’s presence some 100 metres from the hostel at the high-security campus located in the Hebbal industrial area on the outskirts of the city. However, personnel from…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Atishi on Tuesday raised concerns over the order for the demolition of multiple religious structures in the city, and urged Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena to reconsider the orders. In a letter addressed to Saxena, Atishi said that the Religious Committee had decided to demolish several temples and Buddhist structures…
NEW DELHI: In the 2024 election season, political slogans became more than just catchy phrases; they were powerful tools for influencing public opinion, mobilising voters, and shaping the narratives of various campaigns. Slogans, often short but impactful, encapsulated the core messages of political parties and provided a sense of direction for their supporters.These slogans reflected…
This is an AI-generated image (Picture credit: Lexica AI) India’s defence sector in 2024 showcased significant progress in achieving self-reliance and gaining global recognition. With record-breaking indigenous defence production and exports, the nation transitioned from an importer to a key player in the global defence market. India commissioned new ships for its navy and added…
NEW DELHI: This year, the Supreme Court delivered several landmark judgments, shaping the legal landscape and setting critical precedents for the future. From bail exceptions for election campaigns to rulings on contentious laws, the top court addressed a wide array of issues.In a rare move, the top court granted the former Delhi chief minister interim…
