- India
We will make schools in Delhi, Punjab best in the world: Kejriwal
New Delhi: Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Saturday said education is “a priority” for the AAP-led dispensations and work will be done to make government schools in both Delhi and Punjab the “best…
- India
Women need to be at centre of decisions for future-ready society: Smriti Irani
Agra: Union minister Smriti Irani on Saturday said women have to be at the centre of any discourse and decision for a future-ready society. Speaking at the G-20 Empower Inception meeting, the…
- India
‘A Holy Conspiracy’ presents true picture of our times, says Naseeruddin Shah
New Delhi: Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah on Saturday said his latest film “A Holy Conspiracy” depicts the true situation of the society plagued by toxicity. Directed by Saibal Mitra, the courtroom drama…
- India
Naxal incidents have increased in Chhattisgarh under Congress rule, says Nadda
Jagdalpur: Bharatiya Janata Party president J P Nadda on Saturday condemned the recent killings of BJP leaders in Chhattisgarh and claimed that Naxal incidents have increased in the state since the Bhupesh…
- Hyderabad
Vergne tops Hyderabad E-Prix, Mahindra complete homecoming with points finish
Hyderabad: The seasoned Jean Eric Vergne of DS Penske won an action-packed Hyderabad E-Prix here on Saturday, marking a successful return of a high-profile motorsport event in India. The 33-lap electric race…
- India
Was govt ‘cow-ed’ by jokes or was it ‘cow-ardice’: Tharoor smirks at ‘Cow Hug Day’
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a swipe over the Animal Welfare Board of India withdrawing its appeal to celebrate February 14 as ‘Cow Hug Day’, asking whether the…
- Middle East
UP investors summit will strengthen India-UAE ties: State minister Sachan
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh MSME Minister Rakesh Sachan on Saturday said the ongoing UP Global Investors Summit 2023 will further strengthen the traditional relationship between India and the UAE. Addressing a session attended…
- India
Jeans, skirts, makeup, ‘funky’ hairstyles banned for Haryana govt hospital staff
Chandigarh: Makeup, “funky hairstyles”, and long nails are out for medical and other staff at Haryana government hospitals, and so are T-shirts, denims and skirts, as the state is going to implement a…
- Kashmir
J&K: Car showroom bulldozed amid tight security arrangement
Jammu: Authorities on Saturday demolished a car showroom during an anti-encroachment drive to retrieve state land here, a week after abandoning the exercise in the face of stone-pelting by a group of agitated…
- India
India thrash Australia in first Test to go 1-0 up in 4-match series
Nagpur: India thrashed Australia by an innings and 132 runs inside three days in the opening Test to take a 1-0 lead in the four-match series here on Saturday. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin…
- Mumbai
Journalist murder: SIT to be formed under high-ranking officer, says Maha Dy CM
Mumbai: A special investigation team will be set up to probe the murder of journalist Shashikant Warishe in Ratnagiri district earlier this week, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Saturday.…
- Delhi
Judge recuses himself from hearing Jamia violence case, cites ‘personal reasons’
New Delhi: A Delhi court judge, who recently discharged student activists Sharjeel Imam and Asif Iqbal Tanha along with nine others in the 2019 Jamia Nagar violence case, has recused himself from…
- India
Gujarat: Tremor of 3.8 magnitude recorded in Surat; epicentre in sea, says ISR
Ahmedabad: A tremor of 3.8 magnitude was recorded in the early hours of Saturday in Surat district in Gujarat, an Institute of Seismological Research (ISR) official said. The tremor was recorded at…
- India
Who in India uses maternal grandfather’s surname?: Congress to Modi
Delhi: Asking who in India uses their maternal grandfather’s surname, the Congress on Friday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks on the Gandhis not using the Nehru name…
- India
2020 Delhi riots: Court acquits 2 of charges of rioting, arson
New Delhi: A court here on Friday acquitted two people of all charges connected to the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, saying “presumption cannot take the place of evidence”. The court was hearing…
