- 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…
- India
UCC over live-in relationships: Uttarakhand HC asks if state can seek fresh suggestions
Nainital: The Uttarakhand High Court has asked the state government whether it can invite suggestions afresh on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and consider making amendments wherever necessary. A division bench of…
- India
Kangana appears before Mumbai court in defamation case filed by Javed Akhtar
Mumbai: Bollywood actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Friday appeared before a special court here in connection with a defamation case filed against her by veteran lyricist-screenwriter Javed Akhtar. Kangana Ranaut…
- India
SC refuses to entertain plea on stampede at New Delhi railway station
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a plea that sought directions to be given to authorities on crowd management, claiming that over 200 people had died in a…
- Kashmir
Snowfall affects rail, air, road travel in Kashmir
Srinagar: Overnight snowfall affected rail, air and road connectivity on Friday as most parts of Kashmir were draped in a layer of white, officials said. Landslides, mudslides and shooting stones were reported…
