If Congress came to power, it might ban the word ‘Hindu’: UP BJP

If Congress came to power, it might ban the word ‘Hindu’: UP BJP

LUCKNOW: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has cautioned the people that if Congress comes to power, it might clamp a ban on uttering the word “Hindu”. Calling Congress “Bhashmasura” (a mythological character with the power to burn up anyone and reduce to ashes), the saffron party warned its ally Samajwadi Party that it would soon […]

Violence has no place in any democracy: Kharge condemns attack on Trump

NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday condemned the attack on former US President Donald Trump, and said such violence has no place in any democracy and civilised society. Trump was injured after being shot in the ear during the apparent assassination attempt at an election rally in Pennsylvania after which a male attacker […]

Govt proposes amendment in legal metrology rules for all packaged commodities

NEW DELHI: Keeping in view the growing ambit of the market including both offline and online platforms, the Department of Consumer Affairs is considering an amendment in the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 to establish uniformity for packaged commodities. The revised provision will provide that these Rules shall apply to all packaged commodities sold […]

12,000 people evacuated from flood prone areas in UP

LUCKNOW: Six districts of Uttar Pradesh are in the grip of floods, where rivers are flowing above the danger mark. More than 12,000 people have been evacuated to safe places in the flood affected areas in the past 10 days. Around 12 companies NDRF, 9 companies SDRF, 23 companies PAC and 1 company SSB have […]

India’s retail digital payments likely to be $7 trillion by 2030: Report

NEW DELHI: A recent report has said that with digital adoption fast gaining currency, India is likely to see retail digital payments double to $ 7 trillion by 2030 from the current levels. The study by Kearney and Amazon Pay said that strong adoption of digital payments in online purchases has potentially led to a […]

World leaders express solidarity with Donald Trump after assassination attempt

World leaders express solidarity with Donald Trump after assassination attempt

WASHINGTON: Presidents and prime ministers across the world have expressed their support for former United States President Donald Trump and spoken out against political violence following an assassination attempt against the Republican candidate at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. The shooting on Saturday pierced Trump’s right ear and killed one bystander. Two other spectators were […]

Shooter was registered Republican; would’ve voted for first time in Nov

Shooter was registered Republican; would’ve voted for first time in Nov

WASHINGTON: Thomas Matthew Crooks, the gunman who authorities say attempted to assassinate former president Donald Trump was a 20-year-old registered Republican who would have voted for the first time in the presidential election in November. He lived in the Pittsburgh suburb of Bethel Park, about 56 km south of the Trump rally site where law […]

Putin’s security at ‘proper level’ amid Ukraine’s assassination threats: Kremlin

KREMLIN: The Kremlin has reacted to Ukraine’s threats to assassinate Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying Moscow is aware of dangers coming from the “Kiev regime,” and has ramped up measures to ensure the security of the Russian leader. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made remarks after a recent assassination threat that had been voiced by Kirill […]

Groundwater temp could rise by 3.5°C, become undrinkable for billions

NEW DELHI: A global study has revealed that shallow groundwater temperatures are projected to increase by an average of 2.1 to 3.5 degrees Celsius by the end of this century. This alarming forecast comes from the world’s first global groundwater temperature model, developed by an international team of researchers including Dr. Gabriel Rau from the […]