Washington: Tensions between India and the United States have resurfaced, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio describing New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil as a “point of irritation” in bilateral relations. His remarks came shortly after US President Donald Trump announced steep new tariffs on Indian imports, citing India’s trade ties with Russia…
Islamabad: Relentless monsoon rains have unleashed widespread flash floods across Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), claiming at least ten lives and prompting authorities to impose a state of emergency in 37 regions. The scale of destruction is vast, with reports of missing tourists, injuries, and infrastructure losses estimated at over Rs 20 billion. Local authorities confirmed that…
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday released the official schedule for the 17th Vice Presidential election, setting the date of polling for September 9. The election will fill the vacancy in the Vice President’s office, as notified by the Ministry of Home Affairs on July 22. With the current term nearing…
Jaipur: In the wake of recent structural mishaps during heavy monsoon rains, the Rajasthan government has initiated a large-scale demolition campaign targeting unsafe buildings across the state. The Department of Autonomous Governance has ordered the sealing and demolition of 2,699 dilapidated structures, aiming to avert further tragedies during the ongoing rainy season. The decision comes…
New Delhi: Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan formally assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on Friday, marking a significant milestone in his distinguished naval career spanning over three decades. Soon after taking charge, Vice Admiral Vatsayan paid tribute to India’s fallen heroes by laying a wreath at the National War…
New Delhi: In a major decision reflecting a shift in Indian football’s coaching philosophy, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has appointed Khalid Jamil as the head coach of the senior Indian men’s national team. Jamil’s selection ends a 13-year gap since an Indian last held the position, signalling a renewed confidence in homegrown managerial…
New Delhi: Challenging a long-standing belief, a new study conducted by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has revealed that the Ganga River’s summer flow is primarily maintained by groundwater discharge rather than glacial melt. The findings, published in the journal Hydrological Processes, provide fresh insights into the river’s hydrology and call…
Mumbai: With the National Film Awards around the corner, speculation is rife that actor Vikrant Massey is set to be honoured with the Best Actor award for his critically acclaimed performance in 12th Fail. The buzz has been confirmed by film industry insiders, as reported by senior journalist Subhash K Jha. Sources close to the…
Kolkata: Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri and producer Pallavi Joshi have moved the Calcutta High Court, seeking the dismissal of two FIRs lodged against their upcoming film The Bengal Files. The couple filed a petition before the single-judge bench of Justice Jay Sengupta on Thursday, arguing that the cases are unfounded and aimed at curbing creative freedom….
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of World Breastfeeding Week 2025, the Government of Odisha, through its Directorate of Health and Family Welfare (H&FW) Department and in collaboration with UNICEF, organized a media workshop on Thursday to strengthen advocacy and awareness around breastfeeding. Held at the department’s Conference Hall, the event aimed to mobilize collective action in support of…
