Mayawati slams Akhilesh over his PDA’s ‘pandit’ twist NEW DELHI: BSP supremo Mayawati on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of changing its political position for electoral gains after SP chief Akhilesh Yadav gave a new interpretation to the party’s PDA formula.BSP chief Mayawati alleged that the SP was now…
Federal officials said on Thursday that they will not release cool water this year from Colorado River’s major reservoirs. This water would have protected a threatened native fish downstream, but put more strain on already struggling hydropower production. In an email obtained by The Associated Press, the Bureau of Reclamation told various groups that water…
In northeastern Spain, the spread of zebra mussels continues to baffle water management experts, keeping them on alert over the damage to water infrastructure caused by these invasive species. Their presence in reservoirs, irrigation canals and water distribution networks has begun to disrupt water supplies, especially in Catalonia’s Lleida province, as per a report by…
Congress attacks Centre over US Russia sanction Bill NEW DELHI: Congress Rajya Sabha member Pawan Khera on Saturday attacked the PM Modi-led Centre over a US Senate bill proposing tougher sanctions on countries buying Russian oil, questioning whether India is truly free to make its own decisions.Speaking to news agency ANI in Prayagraj, Khera alleged…
PM Modi told students to always remember their mentors NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed IIT Delhi’s 57th Convocation Ceremony, urging graduating students to embrace change, keep learning and remember the mentors who shaped their journey.Addressing more than 3,000 graduating students, including 587 PhD scholars, as the chief guest, PM Modi congratulated…
PM Modi flags low number of female medal winners NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday participated in the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, where he presented the institute’s highest honours to meritorious students.At the event, PM Modi urged IIT Delhi graduates to encourage greater participation and representation…
“Are you white?”: Twitch streamer JayMommy doubles down after YRG Cobblemon racism controversy and refuses to back away from backlash JayMommy has broken her silence after facing heavy criticism over comments she made during the YRG Cobblemon event. The Twitch streamer addressed the backlash during an August 6 livestream, defended herself against critics, and made…
The arrest followed specific inputs shared by the IAF intelligence wing with the Delhi Police NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander has been arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive defence information after being honey-trapped through social media by Pakistani intelligence operatives, officials said.According to an ANI report, the officer was under surveillance by…
A Southern California nonprofit that operates domestic violence shelters and homelessness programmes paid its chief executive more than $1.6 million over the last two years covered by its public tax filings. The unusually large compensation has drawn questions from nonprofit experts because the CEO, Carol Adelkoff, has maintained a primary residence in Hawaii while leading…
Centre examines Meta’s intermediary status, seeks action on deepfakes Centre has asked Meta to take action against deepfake content, while it examines whether the social media giant is complying with intermediary provisions under Indian law, sources told PTI.A legal opinion on further action is expected after the government reviews the outcome of its meetings with…