Rajeev Gowda and Amitabh Dubey (File photo) NEW DELHI: Accusing the Modi govt of fudging data to present a rosy picture, Congress on Tuesday expressed concern over the state of the Indian economy in the wake of what it called is questionable growth and production coupled with rising inequality and dimming welfare.Ahead of the President’s…
NEW DELHI: India firmly rejected Pakistan’s accusations regarding the suicide car bombing near Islamabad district court on Tuesday which claimed 12 lives, calling the remarks “baseless and unfounded.”Responding to media queries on the Pakistani leader’s comments, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said the allegations were an attempt by Islamabad to divert attention from its…
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday criticised the Haryana government and chief minister Nayab Singh Saini over delays in compensating farmers affected by floods in the state.“If farmers in Punjab can receive Rs 20,000 per acre in compensation within 30 days, why can’t the same be done in Haryana?” said AAP national media in-charge…
Pop superstar Britney Spears was released from police custody Thursday morning after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated near Los Angeles, according to legal filings and US media reports.The 44-year-old singer was arrested Wednesday night and booked into custody by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department on suspicion of DUI, several entertainment news outlets…
India plans to reduce direct imports of Russian crude from late November following the introduction of new US sanctions targeting Rosneft and Lukoil, which come into effect on November 21. Analysts expect Indian refiners—responsible for over half of the country’s Russian crude used in petrol and diesel production—to comply with the sanctions.According to maritime intelligence…
Salman Khan praised the teaser of ‘Patriot,’ starring Malayalam legends Mohanlal and Mammootty, which generated massive online excitement. The star-studded cast includes Nayanthara and Fahadh Faasil. Filming took place in the UAE, Sri Lanka, India, with final scenes in Kerala and the UK. Salman wrapped a 45-day shoot in Leh, Ladakh. The eagerly awaited teaser…
NEW DELHI: An employee who loses a job is set to receive funds for reskilling within 45 days of retrenchment, the draft rules published under Industrial Relations Code, 2020 said. The amount – equivalent to 15 days of the worker’s last drawn wages – has been introduced under the new Industrial Relations Code as a…
Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal (Photo credit: ANI) PATIALA: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday launched projects worth Rs 75 crore to give a facelift to the historic Shri Kali Mata temple here. Addressing a gathering after the launch event, Kejriwal claimed…
BENGALURU: Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy DK Shivakumar’s scheduled visit to New Delhi on Saturday (Nov 15) has reignited speculation over Congress’s reported CM seat-sharing pact and an impending cabinet reshuffle, reports BV Shivashankar. While Siddaramaiah is said to be pushing for a rejig to consolidate his hold on govt, the Shivakumar camp…
Neeraj Chopra and Arshad Nadeem showdown marks the latest chapter in a rivalry between the neighboring nations (Image credit: Agencies) NEW DELHI: It’s a week of intense India-Pakistan rivalry, and the spotlight won’t be limited to cricket. While the two nations clash in a mouth-watering Asia Cup match on Sunday, attention will also turn to…
