Pakistan’s military spokesperson made controversial remarks about non-believers and the faithful. He also accused India of using websites and social media for terrorism. Chaudhry alleged that Afghanistan’s Taliban regime uses terrorism for its economy and diplomacy. These statements were made during a briefing on counter-terrorism operations. The briefing also covered the security situation in Balochistan…
Kerala floods: Death toll rises to 15, 7 missing as heavy rain continues NEW DELHI: Chief minister VD Satheesan on Monday said that the death toll in rain-related incidents across Kerala has risen to 15 as heavy rainfall continued to batter the state and rescue operations intensified.Addressing a press conference after reviewing the flood situation…
Phogat accused the authorities of shielding the former BJP MP throughout the case NEW DELHI: Wrestler Vinesh Phogat said the women wrestlers would appeal against the acquittal of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. She alleged that “the entire state machinery, the government, and the system have been working to…
SC hears plea on Jantar Mantar as the protest venue site NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to examine a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking an alternative protest venue in Delhi, with the petitioner arguing that Jantar Mantar is no longer suitable for demonstrations because they inconvenience local residents and disrupt essential services.A…
Shivakumar leads Karnataka cabinet revamp Twenty new ministers are set to be inducted into the Karnataka government as the state cabinet undergoes a major expansion, with the swearing-in ceremony likely to take place at 4 pm on Monday, after the governor approved their inclusion.G S Patil has been chosen as the new speaker of the…
Parliament panel summons social media platforms at 4 pm NEW DELHI: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology will meet representatives of major social media platforms, including Meta, X, Snapchat and Google on Monday to discuss online safety, user privacy and compliance with government rules.The meeting, scheduled for 4 pm, will focus on…
NEW DELHI: Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra has cancelled his scheduled shows in Bengaluru’s Whitefield after protests by Hindutva activists, police said on Monday.Kamra visited the Whitefield police station on Sunday and informed the authorities that he would not go ahead with the performances at the venue.“He (Kamra) came to the police station and informed that…
NEW DELHI: Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said he “had complete faith that justice would be done” and “never felt guilty” after a Delhi court acquitted him in the sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.Reiterating that the case was a “conspiracy”, the ex-BJP MP said…
Section 498A prescribes imprisonment of up to three years and a fine for subjecting a woman to cruelty NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court said Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with cruelty by a husband or his relatives, would also apply to partners in live-in relationships. The top court said the law…
After hours of meticulous search, there was success For a 19-year-old battling testicular cancer, survival was only one part of the fight. The other was far more personal.After surgeons removed his only remaining testis, a team of 10 specialists at Mumbai’s Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital came together on July 25, 2026 with a…