NEW DELHI: Japan PM Takaichi Sanae is likely to visit India next month for a summit meeting with her counterpart Narendra Modi. While a confirmation from Indian authorities is still awaited, Japanese media reported that the summit meeting with PM Modi will take place in Assam.“Govt sources say arrangements are underway for Takaichi to visit...
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Compassionate job for married daughter’s son? SC to rule
NEW DELHI: Days after ruling that a dependent married daughter is eligible for compassionate employment when her father dies in harness, Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine whether a married daughter’s son would be similarly eligible for compassionate or rehabilitation employment.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana sought a response from the...
‘Not talking for a few days is not marital cruelty’: SC acquits man convicted after wife’s suicide
Supreme Court NEW DELHI: Observing that differences are a part and parcel of married life and may result in non-communication betw-een partners, Supreme Court has said that a husband cannot be convicted of cruelty merely on the ground of not talking to his wife for a few days.A bench of Justices J K Maheshwari and...
El Nino is here, says European agency amid Pacific warming
El Nino has set in, the latest update from the European weather agency indicated on Thursday. According to it, temperatures in the rapidly warming Pacific Ocean crossed the 0.5°C threshold of El Nino in May. This is likely to set in motion changes in atmospheric conditions that are projected to deeply impact global weather –...
Venezuela, a big energy source, comes calling
NEW DELHI: Amid ongoing Indian efforts to diversify its oil supplies, PM Narendra Modi met Venezuela acting President Delcy Rodríguez and discussed ways to deepen the energy partnership.The Latin American country, which tops the list of countries with largest proven oil reserves, has emerged in recent weeks as one of India’s top crude suppliers.While no...
Monsoon arrives in Kerala, after 3-day delay
NEW DELHI: The southwest (summer) monsoon set in over Kerala on Thursday, three days after its normal onset date, India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The monsoon normally arrives in Kerala on June 1, marking the beginning of the four-month rainy season as well as kharif crop sowing operations in India. This is only the second...
Buzz of cabinet reshuffle grows: 2 Union ministers don’t figure among BJP’s 1 1 Rajya Sabha picks
NEW DELHI: Union ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and George Kurian do not figure among the 11 Rajya Sabha candidates named by BJP for the June 18 polls, a development that adds to the buzz about a reshuffle in the council of ministers.Kurian, the only Christian minister in the PM Modi-led govt, and Bittu are outgoing...
Don’t have courage to appear for NEET again, 18-year-old writes, then dies by suicide
18-year-old aspiring doctor in Nagpur died by suicide following the NEET re-examination announcement (Pcture credits: X) NAGPUR: The intense pressure surrounding NEET-UG re-examination, following the paper leak controversy claimed its first victim in Nagpur. An 18-year-old aspiring doctor, Akanksha Chaturvedi, died by suicide on May 20 at her family residence in Ajay Nagar here, but...
Horoscope : Astrological predictions for June 5
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for June 5, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the...
NHL trade rumor: Maple Leafs consider low-risk move for Patrik Laine
Patrik Laine appeared only in a handful of games during the 2025-26 season because of injury issues, raising questions about his durability (Credit: Getty Images) The Toronto Maple Leafs could explore a low-risk move this offseason, with reports suggesting that the club is planning to move former 40-goal scorer Patrik Laine as free agency approaches....
