EA breaks silence on reports of Bangladesh reviewing 101 pacts NEW DELHI: India on Friday said it would take ‘all necessary actions’ to safeguard its interests after reports that Bangladesh is reviewing 101 agreements and memorandums of understanding signed with New Delhi during the previous Awami League government.Responding to news agency ANI, at the ministry…
The father of a Nithari case victim questions Surendra Koli’s death, alleging murder. Koli was found hanging in Haridwar, with police investigating the scene. The victim’s father believes Koli was murdered and not a suicide victim. He suggests Koli might have been killed if he knew crucial case information. The Nithari case involved the discovery…
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday stated that India remains deeply concerned about escalation of the situation in the Red Sea region, amid latest strikes exchanged between Yemen’s Houthi group and Saudi Arabia. NEW DELHI: India on Friday expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea region, condemning attacks…
SC bench plans NTA visit to inspect upgraded examination system NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday highlighted the need to institutionally strengthen the examination system to prevent recurring NEET paper leaks and indicated that judges of the bench would personally visit the National Testing Agency (NTA) to examine its upgraded facilities.Justice Narasimha said the…
Punjab minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond Punjab tourism minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Thursday said Punjab government’s ‘Mukh Mantri Tirath Yatra’ scheme has facilitated pilgrimage for 5,10,807 devotees to various religious destinations in and outside the state.He said the scheme aims to facilitate elderly residents who wish to visit religious places by providing them free travel…
Mamata Banerjee addressing a press conference NEW DELHI: Former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday called the developments surrounding the Trinamool Congress’ internal factional dispute a “black day” in India’s democratic history, after her camp’s Nandigram bypoll candidate withdrew her nomination.Addressing a press conference, Mamata said her camp did not disrespect the Constitutional…
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced fresh measures to strengthen regulations governing spam calls and commercial messages. NEW DELHI: You may soon get some relief from the unending nuisance of unsolicited commercial communications (UCC) or spam calls including robo-calls and pre-recorded/artificial voice technologies. Now, commercial communications can be sent to a customer…
Sanchita Dey Pradhan withdrawing her nomination NEW DELHI: In a significant blow to the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the party’s candidate for the upcoming Nandigram assembly bypoll, Sanchita Dey Pradhan, withdrew her nomination on Friday.Pradhan’s sudden departure from the race came after she met West Bengal chief minister and senior BJP…
India rejects Pakistan’s claims after INS Kolkata collision with PNS Hunain NEW DELHI: India on Friday rejected Pakistan’s allegations over the collision between the Indian Navy’s INS Kolkata and Pakistan Navy’s PNS Hunain in the Arabian Sea, saying the Pakistani vessel carried out a dangerous manoeuvre in violation of a 1991 bilateral agreement and international…
Suvendu Adhikari and Mamata Banerjee NEW DELHI: In a significant blow to the Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), the party’s candidate for the upcoming Nandigram assembly bypoll, Sanchita Dey Pradhan, withdrew her nomination on Friday, according to a report by PTI.Pradhan’s sudden departure from the race came after she reportedly met senior…