India
- Opinions
Between hope and hardship: Why are millions of youth chasing government jobs?
By Sai Priya More than twenty-five years after India initiated its economic liberalization, the nation’s deep-seated fascination with the post-colonial state persists with surprising intensity. This is most notably reflected in the…
- Opinions
Between justice and mercy: A Shariah perspective on Nimisha’s fate
Hyderabad: To err is human, to forgive divine. This timeless adage finds renewed relevance in the unfolding story of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. As global campaigns gain…
- Featured News
Handwritten letters were an art form; their absence is being missed
In these days of WhatsApp and emails, the art of letter writing has almost died out. There are probably very few people who have the ability to write well composed letters using…
- Middle East
‘Current aid efforts fall short’: India calls for urgent ceasefire and access in Gaza
United Nations: Voicing concern over the persisting humanitarian crisis in Gaza, India asserted that a ceasefire must be put in place, emphasising that “intermittent pauses in hostilities” are “not enough” to address…
- India
Acquittal of 2006 Mumbai blasts accused by Bombay HC not precedent: SC
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday said that the Bombay High Court judgment acquitting 12 accused in the 2006 Mumbai train blasts case will not be treated as a binding precedent.…
- India
India leaps 8 spots in global passport index
New Delhi: India has made a jump of eight spots to rank 77th in the Henley Passport Index’s mid-year update. India’s feat is impressive, as it is the biggest climb in ranking…
- India
Delhi HC’s three new judges take oath of office
New Delhi: Three new judges on Thursday took oath of office, taking the strength of the Delhi High Court to 43. Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya administered oath of office to Justices…
- World
Kajal Hindusthani calls minorities ‘zombies’ at New York event
Hindutva activist from Gujarat, Kajal Hindusthani, at an event in New York called Muslims “enemies of Hindus” and “zombies” on Wednesday, July 23. Her attack on Muslims on foreign soil is a…
- Telangana
Vice President elections: Telangana CM wants Guv Dattatreya as candidate
Hyderabad: Telangana chief minister A. Revanth Reddy has urged the Centre to consider a leader from Telangana for the post of Vice President of India, calling it a long-overdue recognition of the…
- Technology
IndiGo flight aborts takeoff in Ahmedabad due to technical snag
New Delhi: In another safety scare for IndiGo, a flight from Ahmedabad to Diu carrying 60 passengers had to abort takeoff on Wednesday, due to a technical snag. The incident occurred at…
- India
McDonald’s India operator Westlife Foodworld’s Q1 profit drops 62.5 pc in Q1
Mumbai: Westlife Foodworld, the company that operates McDonald’s restaurants in West and South India, on Wednesday reported a sharp 62.5 per cent drop in its consolidated net profit for the April–June quarter…
- Pakistan
Pakistan willing for ‘meaningful dialogue’ with India: PM Shehbaz
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said his country was willing for a “meaningful dialogue” with India to resolve all outstanding issues. Sharif made the remarks while talking to British…
- News
Google play, android generate Rs 4 lakh cr revenue in India
Bengaluru: Google has generated Rs 4 lakh crore in app revenue in India, and significantly contributed towards developer jobs in the country in 2024, the tech giant said on Wednesday. Citing data…
- India
Silver hits record Rs 1.15L per kg, gold crosses Rs 1L mark again
New Delhi: Gold and silver prices surged sharply on Wednesday, with both precious metals scaling new heights in the domestic market amid mixed global cues. While 24-carat gold breached the Rs 1…
- Delhi
No religion-based quota in 42 pc BC reservations: Telangana CM
New Delhi: Telangana chief minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday, July 23, stated that the 42 percent reservations for Backward Classes (BCs) in the state does not include quotas for Muslims based…
