- India
Shia Muslims seek increased political representation
Lucknow: Shia Muslim leaders are seeking increased political representation from the Narendra Modi government at the Centre and the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh. Prominent Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawad said:…
- India
Akhilesh alleges BSP candidates are finalised by BJP
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) candidates are finalised at the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) office to prevent the victory of SP nominees. “The…
- India
‘Mini Kashmir’ in many parts of Bengal: Vivek Agnihotri
Kolkata: Taking a dig at West Bengal’s ruling Trinamool Congress and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, “The Kashmir Files” director Vivek Agnihotri on Sunday said many parts of the eastern state “have turned…
- Crime and Accident
Gurugram student abducted from school, raped by 3 youths
Gurugram: A 14-year-old girl was abducted from her school in Gurugram’s Sohna area and gang-raped by three youths, police said on Sunday. According to the complaint filed by the victim’s father, his…
- World
US Treasury Secretary Yellen rules out bailout for Silicon Valley Bank
Washington: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said that the federal government will not provide a bailout for Silicon Valley Bank’s investors after the bank was abruptly shuttered, but said financial…
- Middle East
Iran says oil exports reach highest level since US reimposed sanction
Tehran: Iranian Oil Minister Javad Owji has said the country’s crude exports have reached the highest level since the reimposition of US sanctions in 2018, state media reported. Owji on Sunday added…
- India
Army rescues 400 tourists stranded in Sikkim after heavy snowfall
Gangtok: Army personnel rescued around 400 tourists stranded in Sikkim following heavy snowfall and later provided emergency assistance, including medical care and food, to them, defence officials said on Sunday. Defence spokesman…
- India
Two arrested in Goa for killing cow
Panaji: Two persons were arrested in North Goa for allegedly killing a cow and stealing a calf, police said on Sunday. Deputy Superintendent of Police Jivba Dalvi said that Rajendra Morajkar from…
- India
Imran postpones poll rally till March 13 after govt imposes Section 144
Islamabad: PTI chief Imran Khan on Sunday postponed his party’s election rally in Lahore till March 13 after the interim government in Punjab province imposed Section 144. Khan, the former Prime Minister…
- Middle East
Seven killed as explosion levels 3 buildings in Iran
Tehran: At least seven persons were killed and five others injured after three residential buildings collapsed on Sunday following an explosion in Iran’s Tabriz city, the media reported. The explosion took place…
- India
Kejriwal to take out ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in Jaipur on Monday
Jaipur: AAP convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal along with his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann will be in Jaipur on Monday to address a public meeting at Ajmeri Gate following which…
- India
Kejriwal government’s inaction responsible for water crisis: BJP
New Delhi: The BJP on Sunday blamed the Arvind Kejriwal government’s “inaction” for wastage and shortage of water in Delhi as well as for supply of dirty water. Delhi BJP Working President…
- Middle East
Iran unveils final prototype of indigenous jet trainer
Tehran: Iran has unveiled the final prototype of a jet trainer that can help pilots learn tactics and techniques of air and air-to-surface combats, state media reported. Dubbed Yasin, the aircraft can…
- Chennai
‘He is 18 years old’: Udayanidhi Stalin refuses to comment on son’s viral photos
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Udayanidhi Stalin on Sunday refused to comment to media persons’ queries on his son Inbanithi’s photographs with his girlfriend circulating on social media, saying…
- Middle East
Saudi Aramco posts record profit of $161 billion for 2022
Riyadh: Saudi oil giant Aramco has announced a record profit of $161.1 bn for 2022, helped by soaring energy prices and bigger volumes, media reports said. It represents a 46.5 per cent…
