GUWAHATI: In a sudden move, with the opposition alliance still not fully formed, the AICC on Tuesday released its first list of 42 candidates for Assam assembly elections. The announcement has put Congress on a collision course with the regional party Raijor Dal, led by Akhil Gogoi, which had been hoping to secure some of…
NEW DELHI: Indian carriers have begun progressively resuming long-haul and ultra-long-haul operations by rerouting flights to avoid restricted airspace. In addition, special arrangements are being made to assist stranded passengers abroad.The ministry of civil aviation announced that a total of 24 flights are being operated by Indian carriers today, while Emirates and Etihad have operated…
NAMAKKAL/TRICHY: Egg exports from Namakkal came to a halt amid the ongoing Israel-Iran war, with exporters estimating a total loss of around Rs 5 crore daily. Namakkal, one of India’s major egg production and trading hubs, regularly supplies large quantities to overseas buyers. But the Middle East conflict has left exporters struggling to meet commitments…
NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday inaugurated NDMC’s two-day Flower Festival at Connaught Place, drawing visitors to a colourful showcase of seasonal blooms and various floral-themed displays in the heart of the capital.The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) opened its festival at Connaught Place’s Central Park. The event began with a brief…
NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday reiterated its call for an “early end to the conflict” in Iran and the wider Gulf region, expressing deep concern over the rapid escalation of hostilities and the mounting civilian toll. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said the situation, which began deteriorating from February 28, poses serious risks to…
Explosions hit Tehran as Israel-Iran fighting intensified. Strikes targeted Beirut’s suburbs, Iran banned food exports, and the UN urged a probe into a reported airstrike on a girls’ school. India’s measured response to Khamenei’s assassination, where it condemns Iranian Gulf strikes but not the killing, is because of prioritising energy security and diaspora welfare, drawing…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke to the Sultan of Oman and the Crown Prince of Kuwait amid escalating tensions in Middle East, expressing concern over recent attacks and reviewing the security of the Indian community in the two Gulf nations.PM Modi held a phone conversation with Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of…
Representative image (Photo credit: AP) At least three Indian seafarers serving on foreign‑flagged vessels were killed and a fourth injured in the Middle East region, the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) said on Tuesday. He warned maritime operators to review voyage‑specific risks amid escalating military actions involving the US, Israel and Iran.In a statement, the…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to take a clear and moral stand amid escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran.In a post on X, Rahul said the region was being pushed “toward wider conflict” and warned that millions, including nearly a crore Indians, faced…
NEW DELHI: The way medical colleges are assessed in India is quietly changing. Instead of depending mainly on inspection visits and paperwork, the National Medical Commission (NMC) now wants to verify their clinical work through digital systems.In a recent communication, the regulator has asked all medical colleges to submit details of their hospitals’ Health Facility…
