Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann (File photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday reiterated that he is not the person seen in the viral “sacrilege” video and alleged that it was an impostor wearing a mask resembling him .In support of his claim, he said the individual in the footage does not have … Read more
The Airsuvidha Self Declaration Form (SDF) can be completed 24 hours in advance before arrival in India NEW DELHI: People flying into India will now be able to fill out the mandatory health self-declaration form – made mandatory following the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa – online on: airsuvidha. civilaviation. gov. in/ .The Union … Read more
NEW DELHI: Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led central government, demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his alleged “terrorist” remark against students protesting over education-related issues.In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led NDA government of suppressing … Read more
Venezuela earthquake (AP) Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for expressing condolences and offering assistance after two powerful earthquakes struck near Caracas, causing widespread damage and triggering large-scale rescue operations.Responding to PM Modi’s message on X, Rodríguez said Venezuela welcomed India’s support and solidarity during the ongoing humanitarian crisis.“We … Read more
Amritsar Commissionerate Police, in a joint operation with a central agency, busts a cross-border illegal arms, narcotics, and hawala network. NEW DELHI: Amritsar Commissionerate Police, in a joint operation with a central agency, has busted a cross-border illegal arms, narcotics and hawala network, apprehending seven accused including one Afghan national and one juvenile.Police recovered 10 … Read more
New Delhi: A simple calculator developed by Indian researchers can predict which tuberculosis (TB) patients are at the highest risk of death at the time of diagnosis itself, according to a study published in BMJ Open. Researchers say the tool could help identify high-risk patients early and support efforts to reduce TB deaths.The tool, developed … Read more
Government backs MEA’s ‘Passport never been proof of citizenship’ statement. Credit: ANI The central government on Thursday issued a clarification asserting that an Indian passport has “never been treated as conclusive proof of citizenship”, stressing that the position is neither new nor recently adopted.This comes a day after the ministry of external affairs (MEA), during … Read more
TN CM flags off 300 buses NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister Vijay on Thursday flagged off 300 new buses of the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC), marking a major step towards strengthening the state’s public transportation network.The CM inaugurated the fleet at a function held in Chennai, where senior ministers, transport department officials, … Read more
MEA says passport not a travel document NEW DELHI: A clarification by the ministry of external affairs (MEA) that a passport is “primarily a travel document” and not proof of citizenship has renewed attention on a longstanding legal question – what documents establish Indian citizenship?Speaking at an event marking the 14th Passport Seva Divas, senior … Read more
Indian government activates Air Suvidha (Image source: AP on right) India has reactivated the Air Suvidha portal for passengers arriving from or transiting through Ebola-affected countries, allowing travellers to submit the mandatory Self-Declaration Form (SDF) online before landing in the country.The move comes amid heightened health surveillance measures following the World Health Organisation’s declaration of … Read more