Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit demands probe into Israeli director’s selection as IFFI jury head
Jammu: Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit on Wednesday demanded a probe to find out the people involved in selecting Israeli director Nadav Lapid as the jury head of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Lapid has “mocked and made fun of the tragedy of Kashmiri Pandits”, he said and added that strict action should be taken […]
India reports 279 new COVID-19 cases
New Delhi: India reported a single-day rise of 279 new COVID-19 cases, which pushed its tally of the infection to 4,46,72,347, while the count of active cases has declined to 4,855, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,30,620 with five fatalities being […]
China to have 1,500 nuclear warheads by 2035: Pentagon report
Washington: China is expanding its nuclear force and is likely to have a stockpile of about 1,500 warheads by 2035, up from the current estimated number of 400, the Pentagon has said in a report that notes that Beijing aims to expand its national power through both domestic and foreign policy initiatives. In its annual […]
All set for 1st phase of Gujarat Assembly polls in 89 seats; 788 candidates in fray
Ahmedabad: Voting will be held on Thursday for the first phase of Gujarat Assembly elections in 89 seats spread across 19 districts in Saurashtra-Kutch and southern parts of the state where 788 candidates are in the fray. Campaigning for the first phase of the elections in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled state ended at 5 […]
Congress takes dig at PM Modi over deaths due to Covid vaccines
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “shrugging away” from its responsibility, a day after the government told the Supreme Court that it cannot be held liable to compensate for the deaths post administration of Covid vaccines. “First: No deaths due to oxygen shortage. Then: No aid […]
India, Australia free trade agreement to come into force from Dec 29
New Delhi: The free trade agreement between India and Australia will come into force from December 29, a move which will help in almost doubling the bilateral commerce to USD 45-50 billion in around five years. “The (Anthony) Albanese government welcomes confirmation today that the Indian Government has completed its domestic requirements to enable implementation […]
Mcap of BSE-listed firms at all-time high of Rs 288.50 lakh crore
New Delhi: The market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms reached an all-time high of Rs 288.50 lakh crore on Wednesday amid an ongoing rally in equities, as the benchmark Sensex settled above 63,000-level for the first time ever. The 30-share BSE barometer climbed 417.81 points or 0.67 per cent to settle at 63,099.65, its fresh record […]
Promote technical, medical and law education in mother tongue for better understanding: Shah to states
Ahmedabad: Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stressed that states should promote education in Hindi or regional languages in technical, medical and law fields so that the country can utilise the talent of non-English speaking students. Underlining the importance of education in Hindi and regional languages, Shah said students can develop […]
ISIS-inspired terror still a threat; Ulemas have vital role in deradicalisation: Ajit Doval
New Delhi: Emphasising that cross-border and ISIS-inspired terrorism continues to pose a threat, National Security Advisory Ajit Doval said on Tuesday that Ulemas have a “vital role” to play in countering radicalisation and extremism by propagating progressive ideas and thought. In his opening remarks at a dialogue between the Indonesian and Indian delegation of Ulema […]
India records lowest Covid cases since April 2020
New Delhi: India logged 215 new coronavirus infections, the lowest since April 2020, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,72,068, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The active cases further declined to 4,982, while the death toll climbed to 5,30,615 with one fatality being reported from Delhi, the data […]
