- World
Prophet row: US condemns remarks by BJP’s Nupur Sharma, Naveen Jindal
Washington: The US has said it condemns the controversial remarks made by two now-suspended BJP functionaries against Prophet Mohammad and encourages India to promote respect for human rights. The BJP on June 5…
- India
Countrywide stir needed to stall Agnipath scheme: Tikait
Haridwar: Bhartiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait on Thursday opposed the Centre’s “Agnipath” scheme for recruitment to the armed forces, saying a countrywide movement is needed to stall it. On farmers’ issues,…
- India
Chidambaram resigns from Maharashtra RS seat after getting elected from TN
New Delhi: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Thursday resigned from his Rajya Sabha seat from Maharashtra after he was elected to the Upper House from his home state of Tamil Nadu…
- Telangana
6 lakh students study in Telangana Gurukul Schools: Minister
Hyderabad: About six lakh students are studying in as many as 981 Gurukul Schools in Telangana making it an ideal state all over the country, Minister for SC Welfare Koppula Eshwar said…
- Telangana
Telangana reports 285 new COVID-19 cases
Hyderabad: Telangana continued to witness a rise in number of fresh COVID-19 cases with 285 fresh infections being reported on Thursday talking the tally to 7,95,293 Hyderabad saw the highest number of…
- Photos
In Pics: Protest against Agnipath scheme
Chapra: Smoke billows out after youngsters set on fire a train in protest against the ‘Agnipath’ scheme at Chapra railway station, in Saran district, Thursday, June 16, 2022. (PTI Photo) Kaimur: Youngsters…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Dharamshala
Dharamshala: Prime Minister Narendra Modi being welcomed by supporters during his visit to Dharamshala, in Himachal Pradesh. (PTI Photo) Dharamshala: Supporters gather to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to…
- India
Over 34 trains cancelled due to protests against Agnipath scheme: Railways
New Delhi: Over 34 trains were cancelled and eight more partially cancelled on Thursday due to protests against the “Agnipath” scheme to recruit youngsters into the armed forces and delays in the…
- Photos
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviews the security situation along the border during his visit to forward areas of Jammu & Kashmir. Also seen is Chief of the Army Staff General Manoj…
- India
UP Police steps up security, holds meetings with religious leaders ahead of Friday prayers
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police has stepped up security and held meetings with religious leaders ahead of Friday prayers, days after violence rocked parts of the state over now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur…
- Photos
India cricket team practice session
Rajkot: India cricket team player Dinesh Karthik plays a shot during their training session ahead of their 4th T20 cricket match of the series against South Africa, at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium…
- Business
Rupee recovers from record low, spurts 12 paise to 78.10 per US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee recovered from its record low to close 12 paise higher at 78.10 against the American currency on Thursday, tracking the overnight weakness of the dollar and falling crude oil…
- Pakistan
Pakistan steeply hikes fuel prices to secure IMF funding
Islamabad: Pakistan’s government has hiked fuel prices by up to 29 per cent, removing fuel subsidies in an attempt to trim the fiscal deficit and secure critical support from the IMF for…
- Business
Reserve Bank of India lifts restrictions on Mastercard
Mumbai: The RBI on Thursday lifted restrictions on Mastercard that it had imposed last year for failing to comply with local data storage norms. The central bank had barred the US-based payment…
- India
Indian-origin doctor in Scotland jailed for sexual assault
London: An Indian-origin doctor was on Wednesday sentenced to four years of imprisonment by a Scottish court after being found guilty by jurors of serious sexual assault against a woman over three…
