File photo: Two people holding an umbrella brave strong winds and rain as high tide waves hit the coast ahead of the impending landfall of cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. NEW DELHI: The ministry of civil aviation on Tuesday reviewed aviation safety and operational readiness as Cyclone Arnab is expected to intensify into…
NEW DELHI: Karnataka chief electoral officer V Anbu Kumar on Tuesday said that no voter had been deleted from the draft electoral roll solely due to the bulk submission of Form 7, asserting that every deletion was carried out after due verification.Speaking to reporters, Kumar thanked political parties for extending support during the exercise.“I am…
NEW DELHI: India must embrace the future technologies, innovate boldly and lead the world in developing them, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave here on Tuesday.Asserting that a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (developed India) will be built on strong foundations of scientific research, discoveries and the spirit of innovation,…
NEW DELHI: Congress on Tuesday said that the INDIA bloc’s “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar would be held at party president Mallikarjun Kharge‘s residence.This comes after Congress accused the government of denying permission for the event at the state-run Ashoka Hotel.Earlier in the day, Congress general secretary (organisation) KC Venugopal said the…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hailed India’s achievement in the field of science and technology, saying the country is moving forward with a new mindset and newfound self-confidence.While addressing the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovative Conclave 2026, the Prime Minister said that country’s goal is to create new technology and shape its…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, whose memoir will be released in November, said on Tuesday that there would be “tamasha” after the book’s release.According to the former Congress president, the book gave her an opportunity to tell her story because many things written about her are either “exaggerated” or completely “invented.”Also Read | ‘Finding…
Rs 1,000 note rumour gains traction online; PIB Fact Check calls it fake NEW DELHI: The Press Information Bureau’s (PIB) Fact Check unit on Tuesday debunked claims about a new Rs 1,000 currency note. The clarification came after images and videos of a purported yellow-coloured note featuring a temple motif went viral on social media,…
Nitin Gadkari says E20 criticism has faded, backs ethanol push to cut oil imports NEW DELHI: Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday described the backlash against petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) as a “paid campaign”. His remarks came a day after the government notified changes to motor vehicle rules allowing flex-fuel vehicles…
SC asks for Centre’s reply against Data Protection Act NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) challenging provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and its accompanying rules. The association had alleged that the act infringe press…
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti addresses the gathering during Accession Day, at party office, in Srinagar. SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Monday launched a scathing attack on National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, accusing him of fuelling anti-India sentiment despite having championed Jammu & Kashmir’s accession to India and providing what she called…
