Family members of separatists being harassed to peddle propaganda: Mufti
Srinagar: Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir are “harassing” the family members of separatists to “peddle propaganda” by making them disown their families, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti alleged on Tuesday. Her remarks came after jailed separatist leader Shabir Ahmad Shah’s daughter Sama Shabir and deceased Pakistan supporter Syed Ali Shah Geelani’s granddaughter Ruwa Shah dissociated themselves […]
As IMD predicts harsh summer, EC asks state poll officers to ensure facilities at polling stations
New Delhi: The Election Commission has sought “strict compliance” of its directive of providing assured minimum facilities at polling stations, including drinking water, shade and medical kit, for the Lok Sabha elections in the backdrop of the IMD predicting a harsh summer. It has also shared with its state chief electoral officers a set of […]
BJP takes out protest march demanding Kejriwal’s resignation, Delhi unit chief among 57 detained
New Delhi: Delhi BJP leaders and workers braved water cannons and several of them were detained by police as they tried to march towards the secretariat building near ITO demanding that arrested Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal step down from his post. In another part of the city, police detained several AAP leaders and workers near […]
Rahul accuses BJP of ‘misleading’ people on its promise of 2 crore jobs every year
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the BJP of “misleading” people on its promise of providing two crore jobs every year and said the youth across the country are asking if it lied to them. He also said the youth have to change their destiny themselves by breaking the web of illusion […]
Both MI, SRH look to making wining comebacks after narrow opening defeats
Hyderabad: Mumbai Indians will aim to land the killer punch after fluffing an easy run-chase in their opener when they meet a dangerous Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday. Five-time champions MI had a lot going for them in their tournament opener against the Gujarat Titans, whether it was the incisive […]
Delhi Police beefs up security amid AAP call to ‘gherao’ PM residence against Kejriwal’s arrest
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has strengthened security at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence after the AAP called for a “gherao” to protest against the arrest of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, an officer said on Tuesday. The police have also beefed up security in several other parts of the national capital. A Delhi Traffic Police […]
“Another milestone”: ISRO rocket accomplishes zero orbital debris mission
Bengaluru: ISRO on Monday said its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) has accomplished zero orbital debris mission, and described it “another milestone”. This was achieved on March 21, when the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module-3 (POEM-3) met its “fiery end” through a re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere. “The PSLV-C58/XPoSat mission has practically left zero debris in […]
Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law to prevent cornering of digital markets
London: European Union regulators opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta on Monday, the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets. The European Commission, the 27-nation bloc’s executive arm, said it was investigating the companies for “non-compliance” with the Digital Markets Act. The Digital Markets […]
Test of wits between new captains Gill and Gaikwad as CSK host GT
Chennai: It will be a test of wits between two new captains — Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad — when defending champions Chennai Super Kings clash with Gujarat Titans in an Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday. Both openers known for their smooth and elegant shot-making will be engaged in a battle of tactical […]
2 killed, 7 injured in stampede at Una shrine following landslide
Una (HP): Two devotees were killed and seven others injured at a shrine following an early morning stampede triggered by a landslide in Himachal Pradesh’s Una district on Monday, officials said. The incident happened at Dera Baba Vadbhag Singh in shrine at Mairi village of Amb subdivision. The shrine is located around 40 km from […]