- India
Pawar assures Oppn’s support if Centre takes initiative on quota cap removal
Pune: Amid the Maratha-OBC quota tussle in Maharashtra, NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar on Monday said the opposition will cooperate if the Centre brings a policy to remove the Supreme Court-mandated 50…
- Pakistan
Pakistan’s former ISI chief Faiz Hameed taken into military custody: Army
Islamabad: Pakistan’s former ISI chief Lt Gen (retd.) Faiz Hameed has been arrested by the military ahead of his court-martial in connection with a housing scheme scandal, the army said on Monday.…
- India
IIT Madras tops rankings for 6th time, IISc best university for 9th time
New Delhi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras remained on the top spot in the National Institute Ranking Framework, 2024 for the sixth consecutive year, while the Indian Institute of Science…
- India
Priyanka urges interim Bangladesh govt to ensure safety of minorities
New Delhi: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday said news of continuous attacks on minorities in neighbouring Bangladesh was disturbing and expressed hope that the government there would ensure the safety…
- Business
Rupee falls 2 paise to close at 83.97 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee consolidated in a narrow range and settled for the day lower by 2 paise at 83.97 (provisional) against the American currency on Monday, as market participants remained on the…
- India
Day after facing Maratha protesters’ ire, Pawar meets community leaders
Pune: Members of a Maratha organisation on Monday met with NCP (SP) leader Sharad Pawar at his residence in Pune and asked him to clear his stand on the quota issue, a…
- India
Three PILs in Cal HC seeking CBI probe into woman doctor rape, murder case
Kolkata: At least three PILs seeking CBI investigation into the alleged rape and murder of a woman doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital will be heard by the Calcutta High…
- Bangalore
Waterlogging & traffic jams in Bengaluru following early morning showers
Bengaluru: Waterlogging and traffic jams were reported in various parts of the city on Monday following early morning showers. Peak hour traffic jams and inundated roads in several areas, especially in the…
- Kashmir
Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in J-K has grown to be a people’s movement: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday flagged-off the Tiranga Yatra here as he joined thousands of people, including public representatives and officials, in the walkathon. “Har Ghar Tiranga…
- India
Stray dog mauls infant to death in Jharkhand village
Chaibasa: A stray dog mauled an infant to death at Gopipur village in West Singhbhum district, a senior police officer said on Monday. The six-month-old girl was rushed to Manohapur Community Health…
- Photos
Athletes who narrowly missed Olympics podium
Paris: India’s shooter Arjun Babuta competes in mens 10m air rifle final round, at the Summer Olympics Games 2024, in Paris, Monday, July 29, 2029. (PTI Photo) Paris: Indias Dhiraj Bommadevara and…
- India
JNU teachers’ body begins 24-hour hunger strike over ‘delayed promotions’
New Delhi: Members of the Jawaharlal Nehru University Teachers’ Association began a 24-hour hunger strike on campus on Monday to protest against alleged delays in promotions. There was no immediate response from…
- Photos
In pics – 2024 Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony
Paris: French singer Yseult performs during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics at the Stade de France, in Paris, France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024. (PTI Photo/Ravi Choudhary) Paris: Actor Tom…
- Photos
Medical students protest in Delhi
Siliguri: Junior doctors and students protest against the sexual assault and killing of a postgraduate trainee doctor in Kolkata, near Siliguri, Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. (PTI Photo) New Delhi: Medics stage a…
- India
Strictest action will be taken against Hindenburg: Union Minister Giriraj Singh
New Delhi: Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Monday said Hindenburg Research has defamed the country in alliance with Congress and the “strictest action” will be taken against the US short-seller. Hindenburg on…
