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Rahul flags gaps in surveillance, data security, questions govt’s transparency

NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused the Centre of failing to address serious concerns surrounding surveillance and data security. He...

‘Factually incorrect’: Govt denies Iran crude payment issues

Says oil supplies fully secured NEW DELHI: India on Saturday said there are no payment issues with Iran for crude imports and affirmed that refiners...

Iran, US race to find crew member of crashed American fighter jet

TEHRAN: Iranian and American forces raced each other Saturday to recover a crew member of the first US fighter jet to go down inside...

Iranian FM signals openness to negotiate with US

Says Tehran’s position ‘misrepresented by US media’ TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday signalled that Tehran is open to negotiating a peace deal...

India has come through multiple global shocks solidly: Jaishankar

NEW DELHI: Amid the continuing wars in West Asia and Ukraine, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday asserted that India has solidly come...

World Archery Para Series: Payal Nag beats Sheetal Devi in thriller to secure breakthrough gold

BANGKOK: India’s rising para-archer Payal Nag produced a sensational performance to defeat reigning world champion Sheetal Devi 139-136 in the women’s compound open final...

Bangladesh Cricket Board reaches out to BCCI, Bulbul under fire

DHAKA: Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has approached the BCCI to salvage India's white-ball tour in September and repair ties, strained after Dhaka's decision to...

Parties in Kashmir welcome probe

Srinagar: Political parties in Kashmir on Friday welcomed the magisterial probe into the Ganderbal encounter, and expressed hope that a transparent inquiry will be...

Fresh snowfall in Kashmir higher reaches, rains lash plains

Erratic weather till April 10: MeT Srinagar: Few areas in the higher reaches of Kashmir received fresh snowfall on Friday, while the plains were lashed...

J&K economic growth eases to 11.18 pc in FY25: CAG report

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir’s Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) growth moderated to 11.18 per cent in 2024-25, down from 12.51 per cent in the...

CAG flags J&K’s non-submission of Rs 12,000-cr UCs till Mar 2024

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government failed to submit utilisation certificates for grants exceeding Rs 12,000 crore received from the Centre until March 2024,...

‘Over 18 lakh kanals of land encroached in J&K’

Jammu: Over 18 lakh kanals of land are encroached across Jammu and Kashmir, with only 29,000 kanals retrieved so far from squatters, official data...

Congress accuses Centre of ‘unilateral’ parliamentary extension to sway polls

NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused the Union government of extending the current Parliament session in haste to secure electoral...

‘Congress handed over Assam to infiltrators, BJP will take it back’: Shah

CHAIGAON (ASSAM): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing the party of “handing over Assam to...

‘The game is on’: Mamata alleges Malda incident was ‘pre-planned’ BJP conspiracy

KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday accused the BJP of creating unrest in Malda, where seven judicial officers were held hostage...

ECI extends Central forces’ presence in Bengal to safeguard post-poll process

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday said a large contingent of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) would remain stationed in...

India’s seafood exports growing at an average annual rate of 7%: Govt

NEW DELHI: India’s seafood exports have recorded a strong and sustained growth, expanding at an average annual rate of 7% over the past 11...

India boosts naval power: INS Taragiri commissioned

NEW DELHI: INS Taragiri, the fourth potent platform of the Project 17A class, was commissioned into the Indian Navy in the presence of Defence...

Govt backs down on 60% free seat rule before April 20 rollout

‘Relief for airlines, setback for flyers’ NEW DELHI: The Centre has put on hold its recent directive that required airlines to offer at least 60...

War optimism cracks, support for regime change dips

TEL AVIV: Public backing in Israel for continuing the war against Iran is weakening, with fewer people now believing the campaign will deliver major...

Trump slaps 50% tariff on metals, 100% on patented drugs

India among those hit WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping order imposing steep tariffs on imports of steel, aluminium and copper, while...

Pentagon jolt: Pete Hegseth forces out US Army chief in sudden shake-up

WASHINGTON: In a sudden move that signals deeper churn inside the Pentagon, US Army Chief of Staff General Randy George has stepped down with...

Tribal talent vital for India’s sports future: Mandaviya echoes Prez Murmu

NEW DELHI: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday highlighted President Droupadi Murmu’s views on the importance of sustained support for tribal athletes, stating...

‘IPL owners publicly berating captains’: Lalit Modi’s jibe at Sanjiv Goenka after LSG match

NEW DELHI: IPL founder Lalit Modi stirred debate on social media after taking an apparent dig at franchise owners, following a viral on-field exchange...

IPL Chairman calls Mustafizur Rahman’s exit ‘unfortunate’

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman’s sudden ouster from Kolkata Knight Riders has been termed “unfortunate” by IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal. Mustafizur, who was...

Exit polls ahead of 2026 assembly elections as ECI steps up restrictions on media

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday reiterated strict restrictions on the broadcast and display of election-related content during the silence...

India got ‘best’ trade deal with US, should get special tariff benefits: Goyal

NEW DELHI: India has secured the “best” trade deal with the United States among competing economies and is pushing for ‘preferential market access’ under...

‘Golden decade ahead’: Amit Shah calls for BJP’s third time win in Assam

Attacks Congress for ‘years of neglect’ NAGAON (ASSAM): With the Assam Assembly elections drawing closer, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a sharp...

Amaravati gets legal status as Andhra Pradesh’s capital after parliament nod

NEW DELHI: In a decisive step to resolve a prolonged issue, Parliament on Thursday approved the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially declaring...

No-deal end to Iran war may leave Tehran stronger & Gulf vulnerable

DUBAI: If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy...

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