- Middle East
Iraq, Libya join over a dozen Muslim countries in condemning controversial remarks against Prophet
Dubai: Iraq and Libya have joined over a dozen Muslim countries in condemning the controversial remarks made by now-suspended and expelled BJP leaders against Prophet Mohammad. In response to a statement issued…
- India
Kangana Ranaut backs Nupur Sharma, says she is ‘entitled to her opinions
Mumbai: Actor Kangana Ranaut on Tuesday voiced support for suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma, saying she was “entitled to her opinions” amid international condemnation over the politician’s controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad.…
- Politics
BJP attacks Kejriwal after ED seizes cash, gold at Jain’s premises
New Delhi: The BJP on Tuesday latched on to the Enforcement Directorate’s seizure of cash and gold from the premises of arrested AAP leader Satyendar Jain to hit out at Delhi Chief…
- World
Sri Lanka seeks USD 55 mn loan from India for buying fertiliser
Colombo: Sri Lanka has sought a USD 55 million loan from India for the procurement of urea amidst its worst economic crisis threatening a severe food shortage, an official said on Tuesday.…
- Bangalore
Destruction threat: RSS offices in Karnataka to be given security
Shivamogga: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Tuesday said RSS offices in the state will be provided with adequate security, following threats to cause destruction to them. He said a man has…
- Business
World Bank cuts India’s economic growth forecast to 7.5 pc for FY23
Washington: The World Bank on Tuesday cut India’s economic growth forecast for the current fiscal to 7.5 per cent as rising inflation, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical tensions taper recovery. This is…
- India
Receiving death threats, says Jindal; appeals to Delhi police
New Delhi: Days after being expelled from the BJP over his controversial remarks against Prophet Mohammad, party’s former Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal on Tuesday claimed that he and his family…
- India
Kanpur violence: NCPCR asks cops to probe involvement of children
New Delhi: The apex child rights body NCPCR on Tuesday asked the Uttar Pradesh Police to probe if children were involved by anti-social elements in the recent communal violence in Kanpur. In…
- India
Karnataka: Road in Karkala named after Godse removed by authorities
Udupi: Authorities along with police have removed a signage that was installed by the roadside in Bola gram panchayat of Karkala taluk here, bearing the name of Mahatma Gandhi’s assassin Nathuram Godse.…
- Hyderabad
NCW seeks detailed report from Telangana DGP on steps taken to ensure women’s safety
New Delhi: Expressing concern over the “increasing” rate of heinous crimes against girls and women in Hyderabad district, the National Commission for Women (NCW) has asked Telangana police to directly intervene in…
- India
Karnataka: College suspends 23 girl students for protesting to wear Hijab inside classrooms
Mangaluru: The Uppinangady Government First Grade College management has suspended 23 girl students, who staged a protest demanding permission to wear Hijab inside classrooms last week. The Puttur BJP MLA and the…
- India
Will shed my blood but never allow division of Bengal: Mamata
Alipurduar (WB): Amid demands for a separate state carved out of Bengal by some BJP leaders, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday asserted that she is ready to shed her own blood,…
- India
Goa: British woman raped in front of male partner by local man
Panaji: A British woman was allegedly raped near the Arambol beach in Goa in front of her male partner by a local man under the pretext of giving her a massage, police said…
- Sports
Sindhu, Sen in firm focus as Indians eye good show in Indonesia Super Series
Jakarta: Lakshay Sen and HS Prannoy, the heroes of India’s historic Thomas Cup triumph, have been drawn to clash in the pre-quarterfinals of the Indonesia Open where Saina Nehwal may run into…
- India
Qatar demand for public apology not important: Kerala Governor
New Delhi: Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Monday brushed aside as “not important” a public apology demanded by Qatar over the controversial remarks made by now-suspended and expelled BJP leaders against…
