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Indian assistance reaches earthquake-hit Venezuela NEW DELHI: Indian aid reached earthquake-hit Venezuela under ‘Operation Amistad’ on Sunday, with New Delhi deploying a field hospital, relief supplies, medicines and advanced medical equipment to support ongoing rescue and relief efforts.“Indian assistance reaches Venezuela. Confident that the Field Hospital Unit, relief supplies, medicines & medical equipment, will bolster … Read more

PM Modi addresses Mann Ki Baat (ANI image) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, highlighted India’s progress in self-reliance, defence manufacturing and aviation, praised citizens for responding to his appeal amid the Middle East crisis, and lauded initiatives promoting social welfare and financial … Read more

Simultaneous raids were conducted at the residences of all eight people arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations NEW DELHI: Ayodhya Police on Sunday carried out simultaneous raids at the residences of all eight people arrested in connection with the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple, as the investigation into the … Read more

EY warns as import dependence crosses 90% in FY26 (File photo) EY (Ernst & Young LLP)), in its recent report, has warned India to significantly expand its strategic crude oil reserves as the country’s dependence on imported crude has crossed 90 per cent, leaving the economy increasingly vulnerable to global supply disruptions.Titled India’s Petroleum Economy: … Read more

NEW DELHI: In a major safety lapse, a girl cadet pilot was asked to deboard from a twin engine trainer aircraft at a Kanpur flying training organisation late on Friday (June 26) night with the propellers still running. As she was getting away from the plane, the propeller hit her back and sources say she … Read more

NEW DELHI: Five pharmacists and two officials were suspended with immediate effect after an enquiry found serious irregularities in the functioning of stores of the Central Procurement Agency (CPA), Delhi chief minister’s office said on Saturday.According to Rekha Gupta’s office, the action was taken after an enquiry substantiated allegations of lapses in the procurement, storage … Read more

PM Modi hands over patrol vessel to Seychelles NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday handed over the Made-in-India Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) PS LESPWAR to Seychelles, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening the island nation’s maritime security and deepening bilateral defence cooperation in the Indian Ocean region.The vessel was presented to Seychelles President Patrick … Read more

SC takes 14 yrs on criminal case, 2 convicts die waiting NEW DELHI: Even as Supreme Court has repeatedly invoked the legal maxim that ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ — with CJI Surya Kant recently saying “justice delayed is justice destroyed” — the apex court has, on many occasions, taken more time than trial courts … Read more

Ram Madhav says claims of track-2 talks with Pakistan baseless NEW DELHI: BJP’s Ram Madhav, an ex-RSS member who heads think tank India Foundation, has dismissed reports of track-2 talks involving Indian and Pakistani delegations at a conference in Colombo and his association with it, calling it a “totally wrong portrayal” of what happened at … Read more

PM Modi govt’s silence on Gaza cost India morally, strategically, says Sonia Gandhi NEW DELHI: Congress neta Sonia Gandhi said Modi govt’s silence on Gaza genocide has cost India both in morality and strategic interest without yielding anything for the country except friendship between Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu and PM Modi. In a media article, … Read more