NEW DELHI: Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing it of practising politics in the name of religion, undermining democratic institutions and using central agencies against political opponents. Speaking at an award ceremony in Jaipur, the senior Congress leader said the Constitution does not permit politics…
Abhishek Banerjee- Kunal Ghosh (Image source: PTI) Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Kolkata for a second round of questioning in connection with the alleged forgery of MLAs’ signatures linked to the appointment of the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly.Later…
Air New Zealand evaluates direct India flights (ANI) Air New Zealand is exploring the possibility of launching non-stop services to India as it looks to strengthen travel links between the two countries amid growing economic and cultural ties.Speaking on the sidelines of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual meeting, Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil…
India-flagged vessel Virat 1 sinks off Oman; all 14 Indian crew safely rescued in joint operation. Abhishek Banerjee urges Lok Sabha Speaker to reject recognition of any breakaway TMC faction. Iran criticises US after Israeli strike on Beirut; warns retaliation. ED-linked FIR filed against missionary group over alleged Rs 95 crore funding for unlawful activities….
Course correction: The arrangements reflect govt’s determination to plug every vulnerability identified after the paper leak controversy that led to the cancellation of the original examination NEW DELHI: Cabinet secretary T V Somanathan while reviewing the preparedness for the June 21 NEET-UG retest stated, “The full might and weight of the law will fall on…
NEW DELHI: Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Abhishek Banerjee on Sunday wrote to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urging him to “decline any recognition to separate faction of TMC”.Abhishek said reports suggesting that a group of TMC MPs may seek recognition as an independent bloc were legally untenable. He asserted that the TMC remains a “single,…
Planning a holiday has never been easier. A few years ago, most travellers would either visit a travel agency or spend hours researchingdestinations, hotels and transport options online. Today, many simply open an AI chatbot, type in a destination and budget, and receive a detailed itinerary within seconds.As artificial intelligence increasingly enters the travel industry,…
NEW DELHI: A 33-year-old Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death by three men in Uttar Pradesh’s Lalitpur district after he refused to massage their feet while they were drinking alcohol together, police said on Sunday.The accused allegedly dumped the victim’s body on a road in an attempt to make the death appear to be…
The Punjab government, under its campaign -Yudh Nashean Virudh, is yielding significant results, with individuals receiving treatment and rehabilitation support.The campaign, introduced on March 1, 2025, combines strict action against drug traffickers with large-scale efforts focused on de-addiction, counselling, rehabilitation and public awareness.Punjab health minister Balbir Singh said that between March 2025 and May 2026,…
NEW DELHI: Trouble mounted for Trinamool Congree chief Mamata Banerjee as rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Sunday claimed that two more parliamentarians were set to join the dissident group, which would take its strength in the Lok Sabha to 22. TMC is the third largest party with 28 MPs in Lok Sabha. If 22…