File photo: Congress MP Amrinder Singh Raja Warring NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday indicated it was not in favour of leadership change in the Punjab unit, rebuffing a section of functionaries who have demanded that Amarinder Raja Warring be removed from the post of state president.AICC Punjab in charge Bhupesh Baghel, responding to queries about…
US disables a non-compliant vessel in Hormuz The United States on early Thursday (local time Wednesday) disabled an oil tanker attempting to reach an Iranian port, marking the first commercial vessel targeted since Washington reimposed its naval blockade against Iran as part of its escalating campaign over the Strait of Hormuz.US Central Command (Centcom) said…
NEW DELHI: Electors in the national capital have got an extra 10 days to submit their enumeration forms for the ongoing SIR, with Election Commission on Wednesday releasing a revised schedule for Delhi. SIR timelines were also revised for Punjab, Telangana and Karnataka.House-to-house visits by BLOs in Delhi, which started on June 30, will now…
File photo: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah SRINAGAR: A day after the death of his uncle Dr Mustafa Kamal, J&K CM Omar Abdullah Wednesday said his party will proceed with its planned Delhi protest for the restoration of statehood.“There will be no change in our July 20 programme. We have not received permission…
BENGALURU: The department of space (DoS) has stepped in to curb a recent wave of resignations from Isro’s flagship programmes, tightening rules on voluntary retirement and resignations by scientists working on Gaganyaan and other critical missions through a fresh internal memorandum dated July 14.While DoS hasn’t disclosed the scale of departures, multiple Isro sources told…
UK backs India’s security concerns, says trade deal based on trust NEW DELHI: The landmark India-UK trade deal that came into effect Wednesday reflects real warmth and trust in the relationship along with the ability to discuss issues of importance to both sides, said UK officials. While refraining from commenting on individual cases, diplomatic sources…
MADURAI: Repeated sexual intimacy does not mean a is consensual between an accused person and the victim, Madras high court has said. “The surrounding circumstances in which the acts occurred, the absence of free and informed choice, and the existence of coercion, deception, or intimidation must all be carefully evaluated before concluding that there was…
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved two major elevated road projects in Varanasi — Ganga Corridor and Varuna Corridor — aimed at easing traffic congestion in the holy city and providing high speed connectivity from two national highways and the Ring Road. The two roads to be built with a design speed of…
According to the National Centre for Seismology, the tremor, which occurred at 7.52 pm at a depth of 10 km, had its epicentre in the Denkanikottai–Hosur region near the Tamil Nadu–Karnataka border. CHENNAI: A mild tremor measuring 3.0 struck on the Richter scale rocked Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu on Wednesday night. According to the…
England vs Argentina has always been more war than football. From Margaret Thatcher to Maradona to Beckham’s red card, the Transatlantic Derby has always evoked strong emotions, as yesterday’s Offside noted. This time around, however, it has divided all the warring tribes of Football Twitter.Ronaldo fans are convinced FIFA is rigging the tournament for Messi….
