- India
2 Naxalites gunned down in encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh
Sukma: Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district on Saturday, police said. The gunfight took place in the morning in a forest under the Kistaram…
- India
Uttarakhand avalanche: 14 more labourers rescued, 8 remain trapped
Dehradun: Rescuers pulled out 14 more labourers from the snow that engulfed a BRO camp in the high-altitude Mana village in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district as search operations resumed at the site of…
- Kerala
Occurrence of crimes against women in Kerala is concerning: CM Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday said while crimes against women have come down in the state due to government interventions, their occurrence even now in a progressive society like that…
- India
Remarks on Shivaji Maharaj: Bajrang Dal protests against Konkani writer
Panaji: Bajrang Dal activists protested outside the residence of Konkani writer Uday Bhembre over his statement about Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his links with Goa. A group of activists staged…
- World
US to get new official language, Trump likely to sign order soon
Washington: President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House. The order will allow government agencies…
- World
Millions in Indonesia mark start of Ramzan festivities
Jakarta: Muslims in Indonesia are shopping for sweets and new clothes and taking part in traditional festivities as millions mark the start of the holy month of Ramzan, set to begin Saturday.…
- Technology
Over 500 services of Maharashtra govt to be available through WhatsApp
Mumbai: In a push towards digital governance, the Maharashtra government on Friday announced that more than 500 services from its ‘Aaple Sarkar’ portal will now be available through WhatsApp. Chief Minister Devendra…
- India
India becoming developed nation is no more a dream: VP Dhankhar
Kolkata: India will emerge as one of the top developed nations globally soon is no more a dream but a reality, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said on Friday. “India is well on…
- News
Zelenskyy meets Trump amid Ukraine’s security concerns
Washington: Ukraine’s leader is meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday at a pivotal moment for his country, as he tries to persuade the White House to provide some form of US…
- India
Pune bus rape: thirst forced accused to come out of hiding; cop’s brother provided crucial tip-off
Mumbai: Thirst forced the accused in the Swargate bus rape case to leave the field he was hiding in and approach a house to seek water, but the owner, brother of a…
- India
UK HC grants Sanjay Bhandari’s appeal against extradition to India
London: The High Court in London on Friday granted Sanjay Bhandari’s appeal against his extradition to India, where the consultant in the defence sector is wanted to face charges of alleged tax…
- India
Maha Kumbh boost India’s GDP, CEA predicts 7.6% GDP growth in Q4, 6.5% for FY25
New Delhi: A significant pick up in the government capex and additional expenditure linked to Maha Kumbh congregation are expected to push the fourth quarter GDP growth to 7.6 per cent, required…
- Business
Rupee falls 19 paise to close at 87.37 against US dollar
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 87.37 against the US dollar on Friday, as the strength of the American currency and a negative trend in domestic equities dented investor…
- Pakistan
10 injured in bomb blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan
Karachi: A bomb blast in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Friday injured ten people including a security official, according to officials. The explosion took place on a main road in Quetta near a…
- Photos
Photos: Rescue ops underway at collapsed SLBC tunnel in Telangana
Nagarkurnool: South Central Railway has joined the rescue teams that are engaged in locating the eight persons who remain trapped in the partially collapsed SLBC tunnel for the past six days, with…
