The Prime Minister said that this is the first Diwali since the end of Naxalism in the region. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Diwali with security personnel deployed in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region on Sunday, honouring the forces involved in the fight against naxalism in an area that was once considered a stronghold of…
Jean-Luc Melenchon, leader of French far-left opposition party La France Insoumise (France Unbowed – LFI) and candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, delivers a speech during a political rally to present LFI’s government program for the presidential election French presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon on Saturday pledged an economic stimulus programme, including price controls, higher…
Gold and silver price outlook NEW DELHI: Gold and silver may have ended the week on a brighter note, but whether they can keep the shine going is another question. Bullion prices could remain under pressure next week as investors brace for a busy mix of inflation data, crude oil movements and fresh twists in…
An ordinary morning in Gracemere, Queensland, turned into a life-threatening emergency when 93-year-old Ian Barton suffered a severe wrist injury after falling while carrying a bowl of porridge. The bowl shattered during the fall, and a fragment sliced an artery in his wrist, causing heavy bleeding. Hearing a woman screaming for help from across the…
Rajat Patidar has pulled out of India’s squad for the upcoming ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup after informing the BCCI that he does not wish to be considered for selection in the 50-over format while managing his existing injury concerns.Following his withdrawal, the Men’s Selection Committee has brought in Ayush Badoni as his replacement and…
Supporters can follow Turner’s scoring performances online and watch his points translate into pet meals throughout the season. A basketball player’s on-court performance could soon translate into thousands of meals for pets of families in need. Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner has joined an animal welfare campaign linking NBA scoring to support for underserved pet…
The £4 million prize offers Disson’s daughters greater financial security and gives the family a fresh start together. For Malcolm Disson, a childhood fairground disappointment became an unlikely marker of a lifetime spent waiting for a lucky break. At 12, he won a goldfish at a fair in Hampstead Heath, only to discover that it…
On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh to celebrate Diwali with security forces. Raipur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will celebrate Diwali with security personnel in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar on Sunday, marking his first visit to the state for the festival and his 13th consecutive Diwali celebration with the…
Kirti Azad questions BJP’s Ram Temple politics NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad on Sunday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its repeated references to the Ram Temple, accusing the party of using religious sentiments for political gains. He said he had visited the Kamakhya Temple but had never visited the…
Calling the issue a major concern for the country, the chief minister alleged that cheaper ethanol was being mixed with petrol to increase profits NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday targeted the Centre over allegations of excessive ethanol blending in petrol, claiming that thousands of vehicles were experiencing problems, including repeated engine…
