Category: Events

Supreme Court of India (file image) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to examine at this stage whether the National Song should be limited to two stanzas or extended to six, but agreed to examine whether not singing it can be made a punishable offence.A bench led by CJI Surya Kant, along with...

While aiding in the cooking process, Sujatha accidentally fell into a boiling sambar vessel VIJAYAWADA: Ganesh Utsav celebrations turned tragic in the city after a woman died of severe burn injuries sustained when she accidentally fell into a vessel containing boiling sambar during an ‘annadanam’ (free food donation) programme.The deceased was identified as Sujatha, a...

Vansh Bedi was in the Chennai Super Kings roster in the IPL. (PTI) New Delhi: Controversy has gripped the recently concluded season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) with Vansh Bedi, who played for Central Delhi Kings, reporting a “fixing approach” by a cricketer from a neighbouring state. It has learnt that the young wicketkeeper-batter...

Europe fears Vladimir Putin may be preparing to test Nato somewhere beyond Ukraine’s borders. (AP photo) What if Russia strikes Nato territory, but makes it look like an accident?That is the possibility now worrying Europe. Polish prime minister Donald Tusk has warned that Russia could strike Nato territory and make it appear accidental: what is...

Faculty forum stages march in support of Prof Surya NEW DELHI: IIT Bombay faculty forum president and professor Rajkumar Pant has rejected allegations against professor Suryanarayana Doolla following the death of second-year BTech student Sahil Wakode, saying the institute’s SC/ST cell had no record of the student approaching it with a complaint in the months...

File photo: Andy Burnham The UK has stated that it will provide Saudi Arabia with defensive military support, including air-to-air refuelling for Saudi fighter jets, as Riyadh faces a renewed campaign of attacks by Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen.Prime minister Andy Burnham said Saudi Arabia had requested military support and that Britain had agreed to...

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men in Astha Kunj Park. T NEW DELHI: A 17-year-old girl was allegedly gang-raped by three men at Astha Kunj Park near Kalkaji Mandir after the accused allegedly posed as policemen and separated her from her male friend, Delhi Police said.The incident unfolded over a little more...

Jamui Police are investigating a harassment incident; Bihar leaders remarks sparts row NEW DELHI: Bihar minister Shrawon Kumar has drawn criticism for describing the harassment of a minor girl in Bihar’s Jamui as ‘Chhitputh’ (isolated) incident while asserting that the world is not entirely free from crime.He said, “These isolated incidents happen. Those who commit...

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent said Iranian airlines could “effectively be shut out of global operations” from Wednesday and threatened foreign companies providing services to Tehran’s aviation sector with secondary sanctions.Bessent on Monday said, “on September 23, all the Iranian airlines will be shut down around the world”.“If they land, you cannot provide them with...

However, Neeraj succumbed to his injuries during treatment, while his wife continues to receive medical care. NOIDA: A 40-year-old man died and his wife was injured after a Thar SUV and their scooter collided in the Bisrakh police station area on Monday, police said.The deceased has been identified as Neeraj, a resident of Chipiyana village...