Brics security conclave on Monday India is set to host a key Brics security conclave in New Delhi beginning Monday, bringing together National Security Advisers and senior security officials from member countries to discuss a range of geopolitical and emerging security challenges.The two-day meeting will be chaired by NSA Ajit Doval and is expected to…
Words once said can not be taken back. One should not let their mouth carry them where their foot can’t bring them back. It means do not say anything without thinking, out of rage, and regret later because you can’t take back those words. There is no easy way to say this: acting impulsively has…
As Pakistan seeks to position itself as a responsible regional actor on the global stage, unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is exposing deep cracks closer to home.The agitation, which intensified in early June, led to violent clashes between protesters and security forces. The unrest comes at an awkward moment for Pakistan, which has recently projected…
SOP released to conserve sea turtles across 36 islands of Lakshadweep NEW DELHI: The Union environment ministry on Saturday released a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), providing a unified and scientifically robust framework for the conservation, monitoring and management of sea turtles across Lakshadweep.All four major species of sea turtles – Green turtles, Hawksbills, Leatherbacks and…
NEW DELHI: As India races to vaccinate 1.15 crore girls against cervical cancer under its recently launched HPV immunisation programme, a major study from England has reported a striking outcome: zero cervical cancer deaths among women aged 20-24 years over the past five years in cohorts that received the vaccine as adolescents.The findings, published in…
Pawan Khera said Shashi Tharoor’s admiration for PM Modi “appears to have transcended the limitations of the physical world”. NEW DELHI: Congress leader Pawan Khera on Saturday took a sharp dig at party colleague Shashi Tharoor over his “praise” for Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying the Lok Sabha MP’s admiration for the PM appeared to…
An 18-year-old man died after being found with a suspected stab wound outside Poole Hospital in Dorset during the early hours of Friday, prompting a major murder investigation and the arrest of five people.Police said the teenager was discovered in Longfleet Road, near the hospital, shortly before 2. 15am. Medical staff rushed him inside for…
Indian chief engineer admits to criminal violation two years after fatal Dali crash in Baltimore. On March 26, 2024, container ship MV Dali left the Port of Baltimore as it was heading for Sri Lanka. Shortly after leaving the port, the ship lost power and struck one of the pillars of the Francis Scott Key…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended birthday greetings to President Droupadi Murmu, praising her dedication to public service, before joining her in Odisha for a series of engagements, including visits to her native region and the inauguration of development projects worth more than Rs 47,600 crore.In a post on X, the Prime…
Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge NEW DELHI: Karnataka home minister and Congress leader Priyank Kharge on Saturday defended his letter to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat, saying he has the right, as home minister, to demand transparency from the organisation.Also Read | ‘RSS must register, pay taxes’: Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge writes…