- India
All eyes on opposition meeting in Mumbai; alliance logo, seat sharing on agenda
New Delhi: As the race for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls hots up, all eyes are on the opposition bloc INDIA’s meeting in Mumbai where a logo of the coalition is likely…
- World
UK PM Sunak to make whole-life sentences mandatory for heinous murderers
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has unveiled plans for tough new laws which would mean those convicted of heinous murders will face life behind bars for the rest of their lives,…
- India
Maharashtra: Man killed by friends over argument, two detained
Nashik: Two men allegedly killed their 27-year-old friend following an argument over a minor issue in Nashik city of Maharashtra, police said on Sunday. The offence took place at Shivajinagar in Satpur…
- India
Senior railway official begins probe into Madurai train coach fire
Madurai (TN): Commissioner of Railway Safety, Southern Circle, A M Chowdhary commenced his inquiry into the train compartment fire accident here on Sunday. Chowdhary, while answering a question, told reporters that presently,…
- India
UP Congress keen to field Priyanka Gandhi from Varanasi: Ajay Rai
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Congress Committee is keen to field senior leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Varanasi and will soon send a proposal in this regard to the top leadership, said newly appointed…
- India
BJP has made MP ‘laboratory’ for atrocities on Dalits, alleges Kharge
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday hit out at the BJP over the reported killing of a Dalit man in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar and alleged that the ruling party has…
- India
Security tightened in Haryana’s Nuh, other areas after ‘shobha yatra’ call
Nuh: Security arrangements have been stepped up in Haryana’s Nuh and other areas following the Sarv Jatiya Hindu Mahapanchayat’s call for a ‘shobha yatra’ on Monday, despite the authorities denying permission for…
- India
‘Suicide proof’: After fans with springs, Kota hostels use nets
Kota: After spring-loaded fans in rooms, “anti-suicide nets” are now being installed in balconies and lobbies of hostels in coaching hub Kota to prevent students from taking any extreme step. Hostel owners…
- India
Chandrayaan-3 living example of women power: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said Chandrayaan-3 is a living example of women power with several women scientists and engineers directly involved in the mission. In his monthly ‘Mann…
- Mumbai
Maharashtra: 73 farmers commit suicide in Chandrapur from Jan to July 2023
Chandrapur: As many as 73 farmers have committed suicide in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur district from January to July this year, including 13 last month, as per the district administration data. From 2001 to…
- Featured News
COVID: Should we start wearing masks again?
By Simon Clarke, University of Reading Reading: One thing that can be guaranteed about COVID is that evolution will provide us with a more or less constant stream of new coronavirus variants,…
- World
Modi-Xi talks: Big difference in Indian and Chinese statements, says Chidambaram
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Saturday alleged the divergent views offered by India and China to characterise the conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping is…
- Middle East
UAE’s 250sq metre Onam Pookalam’ reflects the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
Dubai: Kickstarting the Onam celebrations, healthcare workers in the UAE came together to spread the message of sustainability and cultural diversity through a stunning and unique floral carpet, mirroring the 17 Sustainable…
- Bangalore
Two of three Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives achieved: ISRO
Bengaluru: ISRO on Saturday said two of the three Chandrayaan-3 mission objectives have been achieved while the third — in-situ scientific experiments — is underway. The national space agency headquartered here also…
- Mumbai
Mumbai roads will be free of potholes in two-and-a-half years: CM Shinde
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has claimed Mumbai roads will be free of potholes in the next two to two-and-a-half years. Speaking at an event on Saturday, Shinde also took a…
