The initiative was also discussed at the Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Modi government is preparing a nationwide programme under which a Union minister will visit a university every day to interact directly with students and understand their concerns, sources familiar with the plan told news … Read more
Kiren Rijiju rejects China incursion claim; Sergio Gor visits Srinagar; while Mahua Moitra faces arrest warrant in hate speech case (Photos: ANI) Union minister Kiren Rijiju said there is a problem at the Arunachal Pradesh border due to the lack of delineation, while rejecting reports of a 60-km Chinese incursion. US Ambassador to India Sergio … Read more
Professor Sumit Sarkar significantly impacted the understanding of Indian nationalism, illuminating its intricacies through comprehensive analysis. He explored the evolution of nationalism, internal disputes, and collective movements, while challenging conventional binaries. His focus on ordinary people’s cravings for justice defined his contributions as a public thinker and citizen historian. This article pays tribute to his … Read more
The fire department received information about the incident at 3.37 pm. NEW DELHI: At least six people were injured after the gas tank of a truck exploded while it was being refilled at a CNG station in Delhi’s Tikri Kalan on Wednesday, causing panic in the area.The explosion took place while the truck was at … Read more
The case relates to comments Moitra made at a news conference in Nadia in Aug 2025 NEW DELHI: A Bengal court on Wednesday issued an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra for allegedly failing to honour summons in a hate speech case.The case relates to comments Moitra made at a news conference … Read more
US Ambassador Sergio Gor visits Srinagar with J&K CM Omar NEW DELHI: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar on Wednesday, his first visit to the region since taking office. Gor said that Washington would reconsider its travel advisories for the Union Territory.“It’s a pleasure to … Read more
Rijiju explained that the lack of demarcation has led to Chinese claims over certain stretches of land NEW DELHI: Union minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday rejected reports that China has made a 60-km incursion into Arunachal Pradesh, saying there is a problem at the border but only because the boundary has not been delineated. He … Read more
File photo: Leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, addressing the gathering during ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ programme in Dehradun NEW DELHI: Congress is planning to move court to seek permission for Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’ programme in Pune if it is stopped by the district administration’s curfew for the coming fortnight.Rahul’s student convention … Read more
Jain links his arrest to upcoming Punjab polls NEW DELHI: AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain on Wednesday linked his arrest by the Delhi government’s anti-corruption branch (ACB) to the upcoming Punjab assembly elections.The arrest of the Kejriwal loyalist came a day earlier in connection with alleged irregularities in the Delhi Jal Board’s … Read more
RJD leaders march in Bihar over paper leaks, unemployment Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leaders and workers on Wednesday staged a foot march in Patna towards Raj Bhavan, raising concerns over paper leaks, unemployment and issues affecting students and youth in Bihar.RJD MLA Bhai Virendra on Wednesday alleged that AK-47 rifles were used against students protesting … Read more