Want UK papers, not mediation, on border issue, clarifies Nepal
NEW DELHI: Nepal has ruled out third-party mediation in the border dispute with India, saying the issue will be resolved through existing diplomatic mechanisms between the two countries. Following Nepal PM Balendra Shah’s remarks last week urging the UK to take an interest in the dispute, India had said there’s no place for mediation by…
DMK out of alliance, TMC not in office, INDIA bloc eyes reset | India News
NEW DELHI: Amid political marginalisation of its key pillars and accumulating grievances against the BJP government, opposition parties will gather on Monday for a brainstorming on the road ahead — the first such meeting beyond parliamentary coordination since the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.The meeting coincides with PM Narendra Modi completing his third term in office,…
NEET paper setters to be in lockdown till re-exam | India News
NEW DELHI: In one of the most stringent examination-security exercises undertaken in recent years, all experts involved in setting, moderating and translating the NEET-UG 2026 retest question paper have been moved to a secure, undisclosed location and placed under strict isolation protocols, with authorities virtually eliminating external communication in the final stages of paper preparation.The…
22-year-old student shot dead after chasing phone robbers in Philadelphia; father says, ‘I’m shocked he went after them’
A 22-year-old Penn State student was shot dead in Philadelphia after trying to stop robbers who had stolen his mobile phone, leaving family, friends and neighbours devastated by a senseless act of violence.Billy Schmidt was killed in the early hours of Saturday morning, just steps away from his family home in south Philadelphia. Surveillance footage…
Why mental wellness matters for every parent?
The way you feel inside affects how you think, feel, and deal with things. When parents are feeling overwhelmed or really stressed out, even little problems can seem like a big deal. On the other hand, when you make taking care of your mental health a priority, you are more patient, you can focus better,…
Bhutan experiences 5.8-magnitude earthquake; tremors felt in parts of Northeast India
NEW DELHI: A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck Bhutan late on Sunday night, triggering multiple aftershocks and sending tremors across parts of Northeast India, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The earthquake occurred at 11.06pm IST at a depth of 26km, with its epicentre located in Bhutan.The epicentre was about 252km from parts of…
Anshul Kuncha murder: Police offer $20,000 reward for information leading to arrest in killing Indian man in Philadelphia
Philadelphia police have announced a reward of $20,000 for information leading to an arrest in the killing of Anshul Kuncha, a 28-year-old Indian man from Telangana who was shot dead while delivering a pizza to a vacant property in North Philadelphia.Kuncha was killed shortly after 12.30 am on Friday after responding to a fake delivery…
India, US hold ‘army-to-army staff talks’ in Hawaii
India and the US organised the 29th edition of army-to-army staff talks in Hawaii, discussing ways to deepen bilateral defence cooperation and strengthen the strategic partnership.The talks were co-chaired by Lt General Rajiv Ghai, deputy chief of the army staff (strategy), and Lt General Joel Vowell, deputy commanding general of US Army Pacific.Sharing details of…
Navy seeks indigenous 80-mm rockets for MiG-29K fleet to reduce reliance on foreign munitions
NEW DELHI: Aiming to give a push to indigenous weapons for MiG-29K and MiG-29KUB carrier-based fighter jets, Navy has invited domestic companies to design and manufacture 80-mm aero rockets for its aircraft carrier-launched fighter fleet.Dated May 26, the Expression of Intent (EoI) issued by Naval Armament Inspectorate (NAI) in Goa marks another step in Navy’s…