NEW DELHI: In a big overhaul of the Agnipath scheme, Modi govt Wednesday extended the service of Agniveers from four years to six, with increased remuneration, and opened the path for their absorption as regular soldiers. The Union Cabinet’s decision will clear the way for three lakh Agniveers, including the first batch of 18,300 who…
Trump’s space declaration sparks a new Moon rules contest, forcing India to balance Artemis ties and 2047 ambitions against strategic autonomy. BENGALURU: As Americans voted in the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump issued a proclamation titled “The American Declaration of Freedom in Space”, declaring that the US would lead the exploration, development, use and…
Representative Image (AI-generated) Sharing access to a lakefront can seem like a straightforward arrangement between neighbours, particularly when both families contribute money and effort to build facilities. But an informal understanding can become a costly property dispute when ownership changes and the new owners refuse to honour the arrangement. In Michigan, a couple who helped…
U.S. singer Zac Brown Photo credit: REUTERS/Nicolas Economou When Zac Brown founded Camp Southern Ground in Georgia in 2011, he wanted to create more than a summer camp. He wanted a place where children, veterans and military families could step away from daily pressures, build confidence, form friendships and find a sense of purpose. Fifteen…
The senior BJP leader said the Congress was attempting to undermine constitutional institutions (Photo: ANI). NEW DELHI: Union health minister JP Nadda on Wednesday accused the Congress of opposing the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists to protect outsiders whose support, he alleged, had helped the party remain in power for a long time.“BJP’s…
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Wednesday described the Centre’s decision to extend Agniveers’ service tenure by two years as a “U-turn”, claiming it was driven by the upcoming assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Uttarakhand, where many young people aspire to join the armed forces.“Elections are approaching in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. A…
SC questioned the Centre over pharma companies pricing medicines at over 1,000% of cost, saying the industry can’t “run amok” in the name of free market. NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Centre and the Election Commission over a plea challenging immunity to Chief Election Commissioner and other Election…
Recalling the concern he felt during that meeting, Rahul said he had sensed that Moosewala was stepping into a dangerous environment by entering politics. He said he wanted to offer the young singer political protection and help him feel comfortable in the party. NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi fondly remembered late Punjabi singer Sidhu…
As the results began emerging, Trump sought to separate himself from the defeat, arguing that he had not been on the ballot. US President Donald Trump’s aggressive campaign push in the final weeks before the midterm elections failed to prevent a sweeping Republican defeat, with party insiders increasingly blaming the president for the growing public…
(Photo: Reuters) Democratic candidate for US Senate, Abdul El-Sayed, listens to his wife, Sarah Jukaku, during a campaign rally Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in the race for a US Senate seat in Michigan, marking a victory for the former public health official who entered politics after training as a doctor.With his…
