- Chennai
Veerappan STF head K Vijay Kumar awarded Padma Shri
New Delhi: K Vijay Kumar, a former Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), who headed the Tamil Nadu Police Special Task Force (STF) that killed forest brigand Veerappan, has…
- India
India a messenger of peace in conflict-ridden world: President’s address to nation
New Delhi: Amidst geopolitical tensions escalating across multiple continents, President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday said India is spreading the message of peace in the world, which is crucial to secure the future…
- Middle East
Iran unveils mural warning of retaliation if US conducts military strike
Dubai: A new mural unveiled in a central Tehran square on Sunday, January 25, contains a direct warning by Iran to the United States not attempt a military strike on the country.…
- World
Over 10,000 flights cancelled as massive winter storm sweeps across US
Las Vegas: A massive winter storm set the stage for a brutal travel day Sunday, January 25, with airlines warning of widespread cancellations and delays at some of the nation’s busiest airports.…
- Kashmir
Padma awards: Social worker calls for policy on return of Pandits
Jammu: Brij Lal Bhat, a social worker from the Kashmiri Pandit community who was named a recipient of the Padma Shri award in the ‘unsung heroes’ category on Sunday, January 25, said…
- Mumbai
MNS should have discussed before backing Eknath Shinde: Shiv Sena (UBT)
Mumbai: The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) should have informed the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray) about its decision to join hands with Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in the Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation, a…
- Business
India-EU free trade agreement set to be announced on January 27
New Delhi: India and the European Union are set to announce on January 27 the conclusion of negotiations and finalisation of a free trade agreement, which is aimed at boosting economic ties…
- India
Jammu man held for links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti
Chandigarh: A Jammu resident has been arrested for his alleged links with Pakistan-based terrorist Shahzad Bhatti, the Punjab Police said on Sunday, January 25. The accused, identified as Raman Kumar alias Golu,…
- India
Jaishankar meets US lawmakers, discusses trade and security amid tense India-US ties
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday, January 25, discussed with a three-member American Congressional delegation various aspects of India-US relations, including trade and security, against the backdrop of continuing…
- India
Only ‘Miyas’ are being evicted in Assam: CM Himanta
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday asserted that only ‘Miyas’ (Bengali-speaking Muslims) are being evicted in the state. He accused the opposition parties of concentrating on appeasing the Miyas,…
- Chennai
Not an election its a democratic battle: TVK Vijay on Tamil Nadu Assembly polls
Mamallapuram (Tamil Nadu): TVK chief Vijay on Sunday, January 25, characterised the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections as a high-stakes “democratic battle” rather than a mere electoral contest, asserting his party’s unique…
- India
Journalist and Padma Bhushan awardee Mark Tully passes away at 90
New Delhi: Veteran journalist Mark Tully, a chronicler of India and an acclaimed author, breathed his last at a private hospital here on Sunday, January 25, his close friend said. He was…
- Pakistan
Pakistan, Bangladesh foreign ministers commit to build closer ties
Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday, January 25, talked to his Bangladeshi counterpart Mohammad Touhid Hossain and the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to build closer ties in various fields,…
- India
Bengal minister Shashi Panja receives SIR notice
Kolkata: West Bengal minister Shashi Panja on Sunday said she has received a hearing notice under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in the state and alleged that the…
- India
Special emergency hand bands for Haj pilgrims to improve safety: UP minister
Ballia: Uttar Pradesh minister Danish Azad Ansari on Sunday said Haj pilgrims this year will be given a special hand band with an emergency button, which will allow authorities to monitor them…
