NEW DELHI: The BJP on Wednesday named Ratna Debnath, mother of the RG Kar Medical College rape and murder victim, as its candidate from Panihati in its third list of nominees for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections, formally bringing the bereaved mother into the electoral fray.In a press release, the party said its Central…
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday told leaders at the all-party meeting that India does not see itself as a “dalaal” (broker) like Pakistan, amid growing reports of mediation efforts in the ongoing Iran conflict, news agency PTI reported quoting sources.The remarks came as multiple countries, including Pakistan, Turkey have stepped up…
NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday strongly rejected Pakistan’s statement backing a banned terrorist organisation, asserting that Islamabad has “no locus standi” to comment on the country’s internal matters. He urged it to ‘introspect on the systematic human rights violations” it continues to perpetrate instead of “peddling lies and frivolous narratives.“Responding to media queries, ministry of…
Iran’s IRGC Navy turned back the Pakistan-bound vessel SELEN in the Strait of Hormuz for lacking permission and violating protocols, asserting maritime sovereignty and mandatory coordination for transit. Government has mandated a shift to piped natural gas in covered areas, halting LPG supply to such households, aiming to diversify fuel use and reduce vulnerability amid…
NEW DELHI: The AIADMK on Wednesday released the full constituency-wise seat-sharing list for its NDA allies in Tamil Nadu, formally spelling out which party will contest where in the April 23 Assembly election, while confirming that seven alliance partners have been allotted a combined 65 seats and the Edappadi K Palaniswami-led party will fight the…
As Kerala heads towards the 2026 Assembly elections, data from the 2021 polls indicates that electoral contests in the state remain highly competitive, with narrow victory margins, fragmented vote shares and a small but steady NOTA presence shaping the political landscape.According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) and Kerala Election Watch,…
Sadhguru’s daughter, Radhe Jaggi has launched a new book titled ‘Save soil: 100 days that moved the world’, documenting the global Save Soil movement.Radhe is a Bharatanatyam dancer and had captured the initiative launched by Sadhguru to raise awareness about soil conservation.The 464-page volume provides a detailed account of Sadhguru’s 100-day, 30,000 km motorcycle journey…
Mamata Banerjee and Nitin Nabin (R) NEW DELHI: The BJP and TMC on Wednesday traded sharp barbs in West Bengal as the assembly elections draw near, turning the political battlefield increasingly charged. New BJP chief Nitin Nabin accused the Mamata government of double standards, alleging that Hindus must seek permission to set up puja pandals,…
NEW DELHI: India is facing a growing obesity burden, with one in four Indians overweight, yet the condition continues to be misunderstood as a lifestyle issue rather than a disease, experts said at a recent panel discussion following World Obesity Day, led by ICMR and AIIMS.Experts said that despite rising awareness, most people do not…
Congress 24 Akbar road headquarters (Image/PTI) NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Wednesday received an eviction notice for its long-held national headquarters at 24, Akbar Road, with instructions to vacate the premises by March 28. Reacting to the notice, Congress alleged that the ruling BJP government is attempting to divert public attention from the ongoing…
