NEW DELHI: BJP on Saturday accused Congress of “betraying” women and slammed the party and its allies for celebrating the defeat of the Constitution amendment bill seeking to implement women’s reservation in Lok Sabha and assemblies with a 50% hike in Lok Sabha seats. “Congress smiled smugly, thumped desks and celebrated the crushing of the…
An IndiGo flight at Chandigarh airport was evacuated after a power bank reportedly caught fire inside the aircraft, causing panic among passengers. The incident took place after the flight, arriving from Hyderabad, had already landed and was parked for passengers to get off. Smoke filled the cabin following the fire, leading to chaos onboard. According…
Man casually walks into JLN track (Screengrab) NEW DELHI: The Athletics Federation of India is facing sharp criticism after a shocking incident stole the spotlight during a junior race in New Delhi. During the Indian Athletics Series-3 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, a man casually walked onto the track in the middle of a junior…
India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad (PTI Photo) Ruturaj Gaikwad has earned a return to the India A setup after being drafted into the squad for the upcoming tri-series in Sri Lanka. The right-hander comes in as a replacement for Riyan Parag, who has been ruled out with a hamstring injury and will now undergo rehabilitation under…
New Delhi, Jun 11 (ANI): A visual of the commercial vessel MT Jalveer, with Indian seafarers reportedly on board, attacked off the coast of Oman near the Shinas Port, on Thursday. Casualties feared and further details awaited. (Forward Seamen’s Union of India/ANI Video Grab) Iran on Friday condemned the United States’ attacks on merchant vessels…
NMC has directed all medical colleges to remain vigilant and avoid granting leave NEW DELHI: With the NEET-UG retest on June 21, National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges to remain vigilant and avoid granting leave to students on June 20 and 21, citing past instances where students were found involved in activities…
The United States has spent an estimated $25 billion on the war with Iran, the Pentagon’s budget chief told lawmakers on Wednesday, marking the administration’s most detailed public estimate of the conflict’s cost so far.Jules Hurst III disclosed the figure during testimony alongside Pete Hegseth before the House Armed Services Committee.The hearing, convened to review…
Access to timely medical diagnosis and reliable agricultural data remains one of India’s most persistent rural development challenges. This delay has measurable consequences. Conditions such as diabetes, anaemia, thyroid disorders and hypertension are frequently detected late in rural settings, contributing to higher complication rates and greater long-term healthcare costs. Government programmes, including the National Rural…
Mother and young child die in tragic water incident at west London park. A mother and child have died after getting into difficulty in the water at a park in west London. Emergency services were called to Elthorne Park on Saturday after reports that two people were in trouble in the water. Despite efforts by…
Speaking after inaugurating the Singappen Special Force at an event in Rajarathinam Stadium in Egmore, Vijay reiterated his govt’s “zero tolerance” policy towards crimes against women. Photos by A Prathap CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu would introduce drone-based patrols for the first time in India to help prevent crimes against women, chief minister C Joseph Vijay said…