- India
India issues advisory to nationals in Russia amid security concerns
Moscow: The Indian embassy here on Wednesday advised its citizens, including students, residing in Bryansk, Belgorod, and Kursk regions of Russia to relocate temporarily to safer places, citing recent “security incidents” in…
- Telangana
Telangana Congress nominates Abhishek Singhvi as RS candidate for bypoll
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday named Abhishek Manu Singhvi as its candidate for the ensuing Rajya Sabha bypoll in Telangana. Elections to 12 Rajya Sabha seats in nine states, including Telangana,…
- Photos
President Droupadi Murmu meets Olympic champions
New Delhi: Olympic medal winning hockey player Sreejesh, shooters Manu Bhaker, Swapnil Kusale and others during a meeting with President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 14,…
- Photos
In pics: Har Ghar Tiranga rally
Dhanbad: Security personnel take part in a bike rally under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign ahead of Independence Day, in Dhanbad, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo) Hyderabad: School students take part in…
- Photos
Security ahead of Independence Day in Delhi
New Delhi: A security official stands guard at the Red Fort premises ahead of the Independence Day celebrations, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2024. (PTI Photo/Shahbaz Khan) New Delhi: Security personnel…
- Delhi
Delhi HC grants bail in POCSO case to youngster having love affair with minor girl
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted bail in a POCSO case to a youngster accused of raping a minor girl he was having a “love affair” with, while taking…
- Pakistan
Shehbaz Sharif pledges to unveil 5-year plan to bring economic stability as Pak turns 77
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday announced that he would soon unveil a new five-year plan to bring cash-strapped Pakistan out of the economic crisis and asked countrymen to undertake self-introspection to…
- World
2nd case filed against Bangladesh’s ousted PM Hasina
Dhaka: A case of enforced disappearance was filed on Wednesday against Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina and several others, including former ministers of her cabinet, on the charge of kidnapping a…
- World
US denies involvement in former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s ouster
Washington: The US has described as “laughable” and “false” the accusation that it was behind Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster. Hasina resigned and fled to India on August 5 following widespread…
- India
BJP sweeps Panchayat polls in Tripura, wins 97 per cent of seats
Agartala: The ruling BJP swept the three-tier Panchayat polls in Tripura, winning 97 per cent of seats, an official said on Wednesday. The BJP secured victory uncontested in 71 per cent of…
- India
Kerala landslides: CM Vijayan announces Rs 6 lakh compensation to kin of deceased
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs six lakh to the next of kin of those who died in the massive landslides that hit Wayanad district…
- World
Starbucks replaces Laxman Narasimhan with Brian Niccol as CEO
Washington: In a surprise move, struggling multinational coffee chain Starbucks on Tuesday announced the appointment of Brian Niccol as chairman and chief executive officer replacing Indian-origin CEO Laxman Narasimhan who is stepping…
- Photos
In pics – Protest in Kolkata against doctor’s murder
Kolkata: Film Director Aparna Sen joins resident doctors during their protest against the sexual assault and killing of a postgraduate trainee doctor at R G Kar Hospital, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Aug. 13,…
- India
Doctor’s murder: BJP demands Mamata Banerjee’s resignation
New Delhi: The BJP on Wednesday accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of siding with the accused instead of the victim in the case of rape and murder of a doctor…
- Photos
Independence Day celebrations rehearsal
Kolkata: Tableau of West Bengal Government’s development projects passes through the Red Road during full dress rehearsal for the 78th Independence Day celebrations, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. (PTI Photo) New…
