West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar said that Mamata should recognise the historical significance of the July 21, 1993, movement instead of “attempting to rewrite its legacy”. NEW DELHI: Amid a thaw in relations, Congress invited Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee to the party’s “Martyrs’ Day” programme in Kolkata….
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation on Tuesday added Indian-origin man Nitish Kaushal to its most wanted list amid the ongoing crackdown on transnational organised crime.According to a release by the FBI, Kaushal is an associate of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria organised crime group, which is engaged in murder, kidnapping, drug trafficking, extortion, weapons trafficking,…
GTRI highlighted that tariff cut alone won’t raise exports unless certifications and logistic processes ease NEW DELHI: After years of negotiations and an over year-long implementation process, the free trade agreement between India and the UK is set to be rolled out Wednesday, opening up the possibility of Indian exporters competing more favourably with shipments…
Image Credit: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance A 12-year-old western lowland gorilla at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park has undergone what experts believe is the first reported skull surgery of its kind ever performed on a gorilla. The groundbreaking procedure was carried out after veterinarians discovered a serious infection in the bone behind the…
NEW DELHI: The government has reiterated its position on the South China Sea issue, saying India emphasises the importance of upholding freedom of navigation and overflight, other lawful uses of the sea and unimpeded commerce consistent with United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).The ministry of external affairs (MEA) was responding to…
On Jan 22, 1999, a mob led by Bajrang Dal’s Dara Singh (pic, right) burned Staines (58) and his two sons, Philip (10) and Timothy (6) BHUBANESWAR: Supreme Court on Tuesday gave Odisha govt until Aug 19 to decide on the remission plea of Dara Singh, jailed since 2000 for burning to death Australian missionary…
JAMMU: A Jammu court has directed the crime branch inquiry officer to appear in person with the complete record in a case linked to the alleged “fake silver” offerings Rs worth Rs 500cr at Vaishno Devi shrine after objections were raised over the agency’s handling of a complaint seeking registration of an FIR.The case first…
File photo: Ships in Hormuz NEW DELHI: For tracking ships with Indian seafarers in conflict-hit West Asia, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal Tuesday directed maritime regulator DG Shipping to have a comprehensive vessel-by-vessel operational dashboard to account for every such ship, irrespective of their flags.The online dashboard — for tracking their movement in Persian Gulf, Strait…
PM Modi helped prevent Putin’s tactical nuclear strike on Ukraine in 2022: Polish minister NEW DELHI: Poland’s foreign minister Władysław Teofil Bartoszewski has claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi played a key role in preventing Russian President Vladimir Putin from using “tactical nuclear weapons” against Ukraine at the end of 2022.Speaking at a press briefing…
A sleek freestanding tub and a classic floral folding screen creates the ultimate private sanctuary (Representational AI image) A shower curtain is a common feature in bathrooms. While it offers privacy and keeps water from splashing, it is often chosen more for its function more than for its appearance.If one wants their bathroom to feel…
