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No forces at Pahalgam attack site as admin gave no alert: Centre
New Delhi: The Central government on Thursday, April 25, admitted that no forces were deployed at the site of the April 22 Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where at least 26…
- Opinions
Shouldn’t the wheelchair be for all those who need it or should it be for only privileged few?
One should accompany a physically challenged – that is, disabled – and an elderly person, and notice the hurdles he or she faces in doing things the young and fit elderly do?…
- India
Man shot dead in Agra, video claims Pahalgam revenge; police deny connection
A Muslim man was shot dead at a restaurant in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra late on Wednesday night, April 23, by two unidentified individuals. The deceased has been identified as Gulfam, who was…
- Opinions
True to its name, Mango, the King of Fruits, continues to play a role in politics and trade deals
The mango’s rise to worldwide popularity can be traced back to its origins in the Indian subcontinent more than 4000 years ago. Over the years, a host of stories and incidents have…
- Middle East
From hope to jackpot: Three Indian expats win Rs 34L each in Big Ticket draw
In a stroke of luck, five expatriates — including three Indian nationals — have each won an impressive 150,000 Dirham (Rs 34,87,570) each in the latest Big Ticket Abu Dhabi weekly electronic draw. The…
- Opinions
Opinion: Unleashing PMLA entails link to terror
National Herald, voice of the Freedom Struggle and the legacy of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, the Architect of Modern India, is caught up in an unseemly row over alleged proceeds of crime and…
- Technology
Apple may shift entire iPhone assembly from US to India by next year: Report
New Delhi: Apple is reportedly planning to shift the entire assembly of iPhones sold in the United States to India by as early as next year. This would mark a major move…
- Sports
Getting hate and abuse for inviting Pak’s Nadeem to NC Classic: Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi: Indian javelin throw star Neeraj Chopra on Friday said he has been bombarded with “hate and abuse” for inviting Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem to next month’s NC Classic in Bengaluru, clarifying…
- India
Rahul visits Apostolic Nunciature to offer condolences on Pope Francis’ demise
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi visited the Apostolic Nunciature in New Delhi on Friday and offered condolences on the passing away of Pope Francis. The former…
- News
Pahalgam attack: UN urges India, Pakistan to exercise ‘maximum restraint’
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is following the situation between India and Pakistan “very closely and with very great concern” and appeals to both governments to exercise maximum restraint and ensure…
- India
India informs Pakistan of its decision to keep Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance
New Delhi: India on Thursday informed Pakistan of its decision to keep Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance with immediate effect, saying Pakistan has breached conditions of the treaty. Sustained cross-border terrorism by…
- India
Indian Army responds to firing by Pakistan along LoC
New Delhi: The Indian Army effectively responded to firing by Pakistan military at some places along Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday night, military sources said. There were no…
- India
PAN to bat for ban on Chlorpyrifos, other pesticides at BRS COPs in Geneva
Hyderabad: As the world’s leading policymakers and scientists would gather in Geneva from April 28 to May 9 for the Conferences of the Parties (COP) to the Basel, Rotterdam, and Stockholm Conventions…
- India
Rights orgs urge President to initiate peace talks with Maoists
Hyderabad: The leaders of rights organisations have appealed to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to advise the Government of India to declare an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, and to initiate ‘Peace Talks’…
- Opinions
Agra, the Taj of Dalit politics of Uttar Pradesh, is under siege
During a fairly long period under the Mughal rule, especially between Akbar and Shah Jahan, Agra prospered as the capital of Hindustan. Today it is considered as the Dalit capital of North…