Ships are seen anchored near Fujairah port as smoke from burning oil facility fills the sky in Fujairah (AP photo) An Indian-flagged crude tanker had a close call when the the UAE’s Fujairah port came under attack on Saturday while it was loading crude at the oil terminal. The vessel sailed out safely the next … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Sunday announced that the assembly polls in West Bengal will be held in two phases on April 23 and April 29 — unlike the eight-phase polling conducted in 2021.While announcing the poll schedule of 4 states and one Union territory, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said that the reduction … Read more
PM Modi with Om Birla (PTI image) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday wrote a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla praising him for his composure, impartiality and leadership after a no-confidence motion against him was defeated in the House. PM Modi also lauded him for upholding parliamentary decorum and ensuring the … Read more
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, leader of opposition VD Satheesan The Election Commission on Sunday announced the election dates for Kerala. The state will undergo polling in one phase on April 9. The counting of votes will be on May 4. Elections will be held for all 140 seats of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, with the … Read more
NEW DELHI: Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced a Rs 500 increase in the monthly honorarium for priests and muezzins in West Bengal, hours before the Election Commission is scheduled to announce the poll dates for assembly elections in four poll bound states and the Union Territory of Puducherry. She also announced the … Read more
Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the gathring during inauguration of Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital, in Guwahati. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the Congress of “defaming” India, as he lashed out at the opposition party over its youth wing’s shirtless protest at the AI Impact Summit … Read more
NEW DELHI: Activist and engineer Sonam Wangchuk was released from Jodhpur Central Jail on Saturday after spending nearly six months in detention, with his wife Geetanjali J Angmo describing the moment as the end of a long and exhausting ordeal for their family.In a message posted on X shortly after his release, Angmo wrote about … Read more
The modern social scene has undergone a seismic shift and theme parties have begun dominating the plains. It is not just an evening anymore; it is Bridgerton evening or a Swiftchella now.There is seldom a party invite that does not follow a theme. On the flip side, there are also hardly any popular themes that … Read more
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission is expected to announce the schedule for assembly elections in five states and union territories, West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Puducherry, today at a press conference at 4.00 pm, according to news agency ANI.The date coincides with the deadline for filing appeals against the final electoral roll for … Read more
Mumbai: A 25-year-old biker employed in a digital marketing company was killed in a road rage incident near Inorbit Mall in Malad (West) on Saturday morning, and the Bangur Nagar police arrested a taxi driver and his passenger in connection with the case.The deceased was identified as Sharik Ansari (25), a Malvani resident, who was … Read more