- World
Bangladesh to hold general elections on February 12
Dhaka: Bangladesh will hold the general elections on February 12, its first since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in a violent student-led protest in August 2024. “Voting will…
- India
Congress slams Amit Shah’s ‘Vote Chori’ claim as ‘Lie’
New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday rebutted Home Minister Amit Shah’s “vote chori” charge against Jawaharlal Nehru, saying the claim that he was made the prime minister despite Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel being…
- India
Vijay is TVK’s CM candidate for upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
Chennai: The TVK on Thursday authorised its founder Vijay to decide on the alliance and also announced him as the chief ministerial candidate for the Assembly election next year. The party said…
- India
Doctors who died on duty during COVID-19 entitled to insurance under PMGKY: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court held on Thursday that the families of the doctors who died while doing their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic are entitled to an insurance coverage of Rs…
- Delhi
Delhi HC notes no victim or accused challenged 2020 riot probes
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday observed that neither the accused nor the victims of the 2020 North East Delhi riots have come forward challenging the chargesheets filed by the…
- Middle East
Iraqi man with 15pc heart function gets second lease of life in India
New Delhi: A 58-year-old man from Iraq, who arrived in India with just 15 per cent heart function and collapsing organs, has undergone a successful heart procedure here. The intervention was performed…
- India
SC says COVID-period doctor families eligible for Rs 50L cover
New Delhi: The Supreme Court held on Thursday that the families of the doctors who died while doing their duties during the COVID-19 pandemic are entitled to an insurance coverage of Rs…
- India
Goyal says US should sign India free trade deal if it’s happy with offer
Mumbai: The US should sign the free trade agreement with India if Washington is happy with what has been offered by New Delhi, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.…
- Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati Quantum Valley must become global research hub: CM Naidu
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said the Amaravati Quantum Valley should emerge as a global hub for research and innovation. The chief minister met a delegation of…
- India
Luthra brothers to be brought back at the earliest: Goa CM
Panaji: Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, co-owners of the ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ nightclub where fire claimed 25 lives, will be brought back…
- India
Pawan Kalyan alleges ‘Hindus are targeted’
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has alleged that “everybody is targeting Hindus and questioning their traditions at every opportunity,” and asserted that it is the responsibility of every Hindu…
- India
EC extends SIR timeline in six states, Union territories
New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday extended the timeline for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states and Union territories following requests from the respective chief electoral officers.…
- Middle East
Oman’s lower house greenlights trade deal with India
New Delhi: With Oman’s lower house, the Shura Council, approving the free trade agreement with India, the Union Cabinet is expected to take up the pact for its consideration here on Friday,…
- Telangana
First phase of Telangana local body polls ends peacefully, counting underway
Hyderabad: The first phase of the election to 3,834 Gram Panchayats concluded peacefully in Telangana on Thursday and the counting of votes was underway. Amid elaborate security arrangements made by police, the…
- India
Bengal is not UP: Mamata on non-veg food vendors’ attack
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday condemned the assault on two food vendors at a recent Gita recital in Kolkata, asserting that such acts of intimidation would not be…
