NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday stated that Tuesday’s phone call over Iran war was only between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, amid reports that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk also joined the call.“We have seen the story. The telephone conversation on 24 March was between Prime Minister…
This Stunning Storm Photo Of Burj Khalifa By Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Is Going Viral: Here’s Why The recent thunderstorms and rainfall in the UAE have flooded social media platforms with dramatic visuals of lightning striking the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai and as a result, many viewers were left…
Amit Shah releasing ‘chargesheet’ against TMC NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Saturday released the BJP’s “charge sheet” against the Trinamool Congress (TMC)-led West Bengal government ahead of assembly polls in the state.Speaking at a press conference in Kolkata, Shah emphasised that the upcoming elections would be a choice between “fear and trust.”…
NEW DELHI: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan called the recent controversies over the UGC equity rules and an NCERT textbook carrying a chapter on judicial corruption “avoidable.”“I accept that they (controversies) were avoidable, especially the way they were presented. The discussion in society on the UGC matter is sub judice and under the Supreme Court’s cognisance,…
Dharmendra Pradhan (File photo) NEW DELHI: The Centre will revise a contentious NCERT textbook chapter on the judiciary under the supervision of a committee led by former Supreme Court judge Indu Malhotra, Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.The minister said the move follows guidance from the Supreme Court, adding that the effort aims to ensure…
Tnn NEW DELHI: Govt on Friday dismissed reports circulating on social media about a possible lockdown amid concerns over energy supplies due to the conflict in West Asia, with Cabinet ministers Amit Shah, Hardeep Singh Puri and Nirmala Sitharaman terming the claims mere “rumours” and ruling out any such move.Home minister Shah accused opposition parties…
NEW DELHI: The petroleum ministry on Friday increased the allocation of commercial LPG to states by 20% to meet additional demand from industrial units such as steel, automobile, textile and chemicals.With this increase, the total allocation of commercial LPG has now reached 70% of pre-conflict levels. Watch Centre Pushes PNG: LPG Supply May Be Stopped…
Noida International Airport NOIDA: Delhi-NCR’s second international airport will be formally inaugurated on Saturday, adding Jewar to the country’s aviation map and creating both space and means for the national capital — already India’s largest aviation hub — to play a much bigger role in connectivity with the world. A day before the inauguration, PM…
UAE Reaffirms Space Ambitions After NASA’s Lunar Pivot As the global space race enters a decisive new phase, a major shift by NASA has sent ripples across international partners, including the UAE. The decision to pause the Lunar Gateway project, once envisioned as a space station orbiting the Moon, has raised questions about the future…
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary committee is set to recommend to government that it should explore introducing age-restrictions for social media platforms, a suggestion that will lend a legislative fillip to the demand for limiting children’s exposure to them at a time when countries around the world are warming up to the idea. The committee’s nudge…