- World
British-Indian ‘sexual predator’ doctor loses sentence appeal bid
London: A former Indian-origin family doctor in the UK has lost a bid to challenge his 12-year jail sentence for committing sexual offences against women patients between 1983 and 2018. Krishna Singh,…
- Pakistan
Pakistani PM launches report in wake of climate-induced catastrophic floods
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has launched the Resilient, Recovery, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Framework (4RF) report in the wake of the recent catastrophic floods in the South Asian country. The 4RF…
- World
Russia to continue to strengthen armed forces: Putin
Moscow: The combat capability of the Russian armed forces is “increasing day by day” and Russia will certainly step up this process, President Vladimir Putin said. “Today, our goal is to implement…
- Middle East
Roadside bomb kills 4 pro-govt soldiers in Yemen
Aden: A roadside bomb killed four soldiers of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council (STC) in the country’s southern province of Abyan, a local government official said. The bomb went off near a military…
- India
Aaftab Poonawala withdraws his bail plea applied ‘erroneously’ at Delhi Saket Court
New Delhi: The accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder case, Aaftab Amin Poonawala withdrew his bail plea on Thursday applied erroneously at the Delhi Saket court. On December 17, he had said…
- Middle East
Jordanian king, French President discuss ties, Mideast issues
Amman: King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed with visiting French President Emmanuel Macron ways to strengthen bilateral ties in various fields and the latest developments in the Middle East. The Jordanian king…
- India
India, along with Russia, China, abstains on UNSC resolution on Myanmar
United Nations: India joined China and Russia in abstaining on a UN Security Council resolution on Myanmar, calling for the restoration of democracy there and the release of political prisoners, foremost among…
- India
Karnataka: Students suspended for hugging, kissing at public function
Bengaluru: The incident of two students being suspended for hugging and kissing at a book release function attended by Opposition leader Siddaramaiah came to light on Thursday. The matter has taken a…
- India
Unnao rape case: Delhi HC asks CBI to verify facts of Kuldeep Sengar’s bail plea
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday issued notice and directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to verify the facts of former UP BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar’s bail plea…
- Television News
Bigg Boss 16: Shalin’s parents write open letter to makers after threats from MC Stan
Mumbai: ‘Bigg Boss 16’ contestant Shalin Bhanot’s parents have written an open letter to Bigg Boss makers over threats their son received from housemate MC Stan. For the unversed, Stan, who is…
- India
Delhi HC dismisses plea against Sikhs carrying kirpans on flights
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday dismissed a plea opposing the permission given to Sikhs to carry kirpans while travelling on civilian flights in India. The plea, filed in a…
- Middle East
Iran ready to finalise nuclear agreement if red lines respected: FM
Tehran: Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has said that if the red lines of the Islamic Republic are respected, Iran is ready to take final steps to reach an agreement on the…
- India
Karnataka minister wants to develop Ramadevarabetta as ‘Ayodhya of South’
Bengaluru: The Bommai government is mulling to develop Ramadevarabetta in Karnataka’s Ramanagara district as the ‘Ayodhya of the South’, sources said on Thursday. This comes after a letter written by a minister…
- World
Indian-American Attorney named 1st non-white treasurer of Missouri
New York: Indian-origin Attorney Vivek Malek has been appointed as the first non-white treasurer of the US state of Missouri, Governor Mike Parson announced. Haryana-born Malek, 45, will replace Republican Treasurer Scott…
- Delhi
Parliament: Opposition floor leaders to meet today
Delhi: Disappointed over not being allowed to take up the issue of Chinese transgression in Arunachal Pradesh border in Parliament, the Opposition floor leaders have decided to meet on Thursday and deliberate…
