NEW DELHI: A day before the polling in Kerala, BJP president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Wednesday dismissed Congress allegations that he failed to disclose assets in his election affidavit, calling the charge a “sad, desperate effort” by a “scared” opposition to divert attention from development. The former union minister also claimed that it was the last…
TMC MP Derek O’Brien (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: After a short and stormy meeting with the Election Commission on Wednesday, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) came out swinging, calling Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar “a chor, a criminal” and accusing him of a “partisan attitude.” According to TMC leaders, the “seven-minute” meeting ended abruptly with the…
‘Promised 5.5 lakh jobs, gave only 94,000’: AIADMK’s Palaniswami attacks Stalin on employment AIADMK chief Palaniswami on Wednesday attacked chief minister M K Stalin over his government’s employment record, alleging that the DMK had promised to fill 5.5 lakh vacancies but had only provided job orders to 94,000 persons so far.“CM Stalin promised to fill…
India has issued a fresh advisory urging its citizens in Iran to leave the country “expeditiously”, even as a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran comes into effect.In a statement posted on X, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said the advisory was a continuation of its earlier notice issued on 7 April,…
A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul. (AP photo) North Korea launched multiple rounds of ballistic missiles on Wednesday, just days after leader Kim Jong Un signalled a rare conciliatory note toward South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.The missiles were…
Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that it would pave the way for lasting peace in West Asia while emphasising the need for uninterrupted navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.“We welcome the ceasefire…
Located in the scenic cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, Naivasha has gone from being a beautiful lakeside destination to one of Africa’s leaders in terms of renewable energy production. By taking advantage of the geothermal power produced by the volcanic forces found under Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha now serves as the primary anchor…
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge (Pic credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday apologised for his recent remarks targeting people of Gujarat, saying his comments were ‘deliberately misinterpreted’ and that he never intended to hurt sentiments.In a post on X, the Congress president said, “Some remarks of mine in a recent election speech…
Dubai police launch weekly cycling initiative at Autodrome. Dubai Police have launched a new cycling initiative that brings residents onto the track alongside officers in a structured, fitness-focused setting. The programme, titled “Ride with Police”, began on Wednesday at Dubai Autodrome in Dubai Sports City and will run every week through April. The sessions offer…
War of words: ECI assures free elections, TMC cries foul over voter deletions (ANI photo) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday asserted that the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections will be conducted in a “fear-free, violence-free and intimidation-free” manner, issuing a firm message to the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).In a post on X,…