NEW DELHI: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval called on UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, discussing measures to deepen strategic partnership. The discussions also focused on recent developments in West Asia and their implications for regional and international security and stability, along with global energy security concerns.During his meeting with…
Kolkata: Politicians across party lines made a beeline to make the most of the last Sunday of campaigning before the second phase of polling. While several started early to finish by 11 am, some braved the heat even after 12 noon.Though the scorching sun was missing in morning, there was extreme discomfort throughout the day….
Mumbai: They do the same work, clear the same exams, but earn only Rs 5,000 a month. For at least 15 years, 13 BMC schoolteachers on contract have remained on a fixed honorarium with no benefits, even as junior colleagues have been regularised and now draw monthly salaries of up to Rs 1 lakh.Although contracted…
New Delhi: After the CAQM imposed Rs 61 crore fine on six thermal power plants within 300-km radius of Delhi for failing to co-fire crop residue as mandated by 2023 rules, four of them got conditional stay on around Rs 54 crore environmental compensation (EC) from the National Green Tribunal. Co-firing of crop residue is…
In a shocking turn of events in Banjariya village, Buxar, a family feud spun out of control, leading to the heartbreaking death of Akshaybar Yadav at the hands of his younger brother. Following a heated dispute over their family property, tragedy struck when the younger sibling resorted to violence, wielding a cleaver in the encounter….
Hazaribag: The Hazaribag police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) following a daylight robbery at a public sector bank’s branch in Barhi, where criminals decamped with 4.22 lakh in cash and gold worth Rs 2 crore.SP Aman Kumar formed the SIT led by additional SP Amit Anand on Saturday night. The team includes Barhi…
Ranchi: Spaces that should be filled with children’s laughter and morning walkers are turning into neglected corners marked by broken swings, rusted open gym equipment, damaged walking tracks, and poorly maintained washrooms in many parts of the city, residents said.Several parks under the Ranchi Municipal Corporation (RMC) are in visible decline, raising concerns over the…
NEW DELHI: With temperatures soaring and heatwave conditions intensifying, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday directed officials to strictly implement the Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 on the ground. Highlighting the growing severity of heat conditions, the Chief Minister pointed out a worrying trend: Delhi has seen temperatures exceeding 40°C for nearly 40 consecutive…
Kolkata: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that while some Hindu names have been deleted from the electoral rolls, they have to “do a little sacrifice to make the nation better”.Addressing a press conference, Sarma said, “Some Hindu names were deleted in the SIR (special intensive revision) process. How will the country…
Mumbai: In a move that has surprised many in political circles, culture minister Ashish Shelar has been kept out of the committee formed to recommend the names of distinguished individuals who have excelled in various fields for the 2027 Padma awards. In recent years, the culture minister has either headed the panel or has been…
