Iran has set a clear precondition for resuming negotiations with the United States, with its UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani stating that talks can only proceed if Washington lifts its naval blockade.In an interview cited by Tasnim News Agency, Iravani said the blockade amounts to a violation of the ceasefire and must be removed before…
NEW DELHI: Vice president C P Radhakrishnan on Wednesday criticised Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge over his “terrorist” remarks targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha sometimes fails to distinguish between “black and white” or between “terror and terror to terrorist.”‘Sometimes Kharge ji does not differentiate between the black…
The Grand Canyon has long been seen as one of the most striking natural landscapes on Earth, yet its origins remain surprisingly unsettled. Scientists broadly agree that the Colorado River played a central role in carving the canyon millions of years ago as reported by USGS. Even so, the exact sequence of events has never…
NEW DELHI: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday extended support to TMC chief and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, saying he had expressed “complete solidarity and support” during a phone call with her.In a post on X, Kejriwal said, “Just spoke to Mamta didi on phone. Expressed complete solidarity and support. She is fighting one…
US President Donald Trump has reportedly given Iran a limited window of “three to five days” to come up with a unified proposal for negotiations, with American officials indicating the current ceasefire extension will not continue indefinitely, according to an Axios report citing three US officials.The report said Trump’s move amounts to a short deadline…
Mamata Banerjee and Rahul Gandhi (File photo/PTI) On May 2, 2021, Rahul Gandhi congratulated Mamata Banerjee and the people of West Bengal for “soundly defeating the BJP.”“I’m happy to congratulate Mamata ji and the people of West Bengal for soundly defeating the BJP,” he wrote on Twitter (now called X).However, the irony was hard to…
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a large medieval settlement on the lakebed of Lake Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan, that rewrites our understanding of trading routes in Central Asia. The settlement was discovered near the village of Toru Aygir, and was once part of an important urban centre along the Silk Road and contains well-preserved structures (fired-brick…
KEDARNATH: Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday attended the ceremonial opening of the sacred Kedarnath Dham, offering prayers and reviewing arrangements as thousands of devotees thronged the Himalayan shrine on the auspicious occasion. Accompanied by his wife, Geeta Dhami, the chief minister participated in the rituals and offered special prayers to Lord Nandi…
NEW DELHI: A paid holiday has been announced for residents of Tamil Nadu living in Kerala on Thursday, the day of polling in Tamil Nadu, according to the CEO Office.The high-intensity election campaign in Tamil Nadu, which continued for over a month, concluded on Tuesday. The campaign was marked by sharp exchanges over issues such…
NEW DELHI: Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday indicated that New Delhi may play its role in initiating peace in the West Asia amid the ongoing crisis between Iran and United states.When asked if India has any role to play in the West Asia crisis, Rajnath said, “It is possible that tomorrow, the time may…