India
- India
PM Modi now world’s most followed leader on X, crosses 100 million
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the world leader with the largest following on the social media platform X, surpassing 100 million followers. It signifies…
- India
27 establishments add 30K employees, over Rs 16 cr to EPFO fund in 2 years
New Delhi: The Centre on Sunday said that 27 establishments have surrendered their exemption in the last two years, adding about 30,000 employees and an amount of Rs 1688.82 crore to the…
- Kashmir
J-K youth ends life by jumping in Chenab, body found in Pak; kin seek PM’s help
Jammu: The body of a youth who ended his life allegedly by jumping into the Chenab river here last month was recovered in Pakistan, following which his family sought Prime Minister Narendra…
- Kerala
From stealing Harry Potter book to turning author now, this Kerala boy has come a long way
Kochi: In 2007, a 15-year-old boy with an insatiable curiosity and a love for storytelling found himself unable to resist the allure of J K Rowling’s ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.’…
- India
Trump attack: Such acts must be condemned in strongest terms, says Rahul
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday expressed deep concern over the apparent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, and said such acts must…
- India
Luxury car used by IAS officer Puja Khedkar confiscated
Pune: Pune police on Sunday confiscated a luxury car used by controversial probationary IAS officer Pooja Khedkar by allegedly installing a red beacon light on it illegally, an official said. The Pune…
- India
Leader of Opposition not just a post: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said it is his duty to raise the issues of people of the country with full devotion and added…
- India
Sena-UBT under attack for PWP leader Patil’s defeat in Maha poll
Mumbai: The humiliating defeat of Peasants and Workers Party (PWP) leader Jayant Patil in the biennial election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council held on Friday has exposed the rift in the Maha…
- India
Palestine: India reaffirms ‘historic’, ‘unwavering’ commitment to peaceful resolution
United Nations: India has reaffirmed its historic and unwavering commitment to the peaceful resolution of the vexed Palestine question, supporting a negotiated “two-state solution” leading to the establishment of a “sovereign, independent…
- India
TN Prohibition Amendment Act, 2024 comes into force
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu Prohibition Amendment Act, 2024, stipulating enhanced punishment term and quantum of fine for offences like manufacture, possession and sale of illicit liquor that endangers lives, has come into…
- India
India will become third largest economy soon: PM Modi
Mumbai: India will soon become the third largest economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. He was speaking after inaugurating INS Towers, the Indian Newspaper Society’s secretariat in Mumbai’s Bandra-Kurla Complex.…
- India
Climate change causing more frequent, deadly lightning strikes: Scientists
New Delhi: Increased heating due to climate change is leading to more thunderstorm activity and consequently, more lightning strikes worldwide, senior scientists said on Saturday. At least 43 people were killed due…
- News
New criminal laws, decolonisation and everyday legality in India
On July 1, 2024, the three new criminal laws passed by the Parliament in 2023 came into effect. These laws are the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS),…
- India
Notice issued to firm in Gujarat for chaos at job interview site
Bharuch: A notice has been issued to a private firm days after nearly 800 persons turned up for walk-in interviews organised by it for 40 vacancies, triggering chaos at the venue in…
- India
NMC directs medical colleges to set up ‘tobacco cessation centres’
New Delhi: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges across the country to set up ‘tobacco cessation centres’ to combat the adverse effects of tobacco use and promote public health.…
