- Chennai
Discrimination against Dalits unacceptable: Tamil Nadu Governor
Chennai: Discrimination against Dalits is “abhorrent and unacceptable” and such practices must be ended, Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi said on Wednesday. In his Independence Day message, the governor said Tamil…
- India
Hindu Mahasabha opposes India-Bangladesh cricket match in Gwalior
Gwalior: The Hindu Mahasabha on Wednesday said it opposed the India-Bangladesh cricket match which is to take place in Gwalior in October to protest the “massacre of Hindus” in the neighbouring country,…
- Hyderabad
Three held with drugs in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Three people, including a Nigerian national, were arrested here for allegedly peddling drugs and drug substances weighing 256 grams was seized from them, police said on Wednesday. On credible information the…
- India
Seers urge Centre to allow persecuted Bangladeshi Hindus to enter India
Ahmedabad: Hindu seers on Wednesday condemned violence against religious minorities in Bangladesh and urged the Centre to relax immigration-related norms to facilitate entry of persecuted Hindus in India. The Sant Sammelan was…
- India
Guv post should be done away with, has become burden on democracy: Sisodia
New Delhi: Former deputy chief minister of Delhi Manish Sisodia on Wednesday said the governor’s post should be scrapped as the institution has become a “burden on democracy” and its role is…
- India
Indian sports has made great progress in last decade: Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday commended the remarkable achievements of Indian athletes, particularly highlighting the nation’s performance at the recent Olympic Games in Paris and Rohit Sharma-led cricket team’s triumph…
- India
J&K: Army captain, terrorist killed in Doda encounter
Jammu: An Army captain and a terrorist were killed in an ongoing operation in the higher reaches of Jammu region’s Doda district on Wednesday, officials said. A civilian was also injured in…
- India
Ram Lalla idol sculptor Arun Yogiraj fails to obtain US visa
Bengaluru: Renowned sculptor Arun Yogiraj has failed to obtain a US visa, sources in his family said on Wednesday. Mysuru-based Yogiraj, the sculptor of the Ram Lalla idol installed at Ayodhya’s Ram…
- Pakistan
2023 Asian Games medallist accuses Pak govt of not paying promised Rs 5M
Lahore: Asian Games 2023 silver medalist in javelin competition Yasir Sultan on Wednesday alleged that he has not received any money out of Rs 5 million promised last year by Pakistan Prime…
- 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…
