Jobs for youths holding tricolour, jail for those with guns: Amit Shah

Jobs for youths holding tricolour, jail for those with guns: Amit Shah

Targets NC, PDP, Congress, Says Article 370 Will Never Stage Come Back Jammu: Asserting that the BJP-led central government will “bury terrorism” so deep that it can never rise again, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday alleged that the National Conference, PDP and the Congress wanted to release terrorists and stone-pelters to plunge Jammu […]

‘One nation one election’ not possible, Opposition slams govt

‘One nation one election’ not possible, Opposition slams govt

New Delhi: The opposition on Monday slammed the government over the ‘one nation, one election’ issue, saying it was not possible under the present Constitution and just a “gimmick” of the ruling BJP which keeps “releasing hot air balloons” to test waters. The Congress, the TMC and the CPI rejected the idea, saying it was […]

India best bet for 21st century, its solar revolution a golden chapter: PM Modi

India best bet for 21st century, its solar revolution a golden chapter: PM Modi

GANDHINAGAR: India is unique in terms of diversity, scale, capacity, potential as well as performance and the world feels the country is the best bet for the 21st century, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday. When the history of the 21st century will be written, the chapter of India’s solar revolution will be written […]

Atishi, Gopal Rai among front runners to succeed Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi CM

NEW DELHI: Speculations are rife over who will take the reins as Delhi’s next Chief Minister following Arvind Kejriwal’s unexpected announcement of resignation on Sunday. While the BJP claims Kejriwal may replicate the Lalu-Rabri model by appointing his wife Sunita Kejriwal as the new CM, Delhi ministers Atishi and Gopal Rai are seen as leading […]

India to add 179 million people to its working age population by 2045

NEW DELHI: India’s demographics are in a sweet spot, and the country is projected to add at least 179 million people to its working-age population by 2045, which can be a significant tailwind for economic growth, particularly as demographics in several parts of the world (including China) turn unfavourable, a new report has said. At […]

Mukhtar Ansari died due to heart attack, not poisoning, says UP govt probe report

NEW DELHI: Mafia-turned politician Mukhtar Ansari, who breathed his last in jail in March, had died due to heart attack and not slow poisoning, as alleged by his family members, according to the report of the magisterial probe in the case. The report has been sent to the government by the Banda district administration, sources […]

Banks, FIs committed close to $386 billion investment in renewable energy: Minister

NEW DELHI: Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) Pralhad Joshi on Monday said the leading banks and various financial institutions have committed close to USD 386 billion investment in development of renewable energy projects by 2030. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of 4th RE-Invest Summit hosted by MNRE and CII, the minister said […]

Second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, suspect arrested

Second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, suspect arrested

WASHINGTON: Former US President Donald Trump faced a second assassination attempt while golfing in Florida. Shots were fired near him, but he is safe. The FBI is investigating the incident, and a suspect has been arrested. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were also briefed on the situation. Former US president and Republican […]

Joe Biden ‘relieved’ that Trump safe, says ‘no place for political violence’

Joe Biden ‘relieved’ that Trump safe, says ‘no place for political violence’

WASHINGTON: Following an alleged assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, President Joe Biden expressed relief that his predecessor was unharmed and asserted that there is no place for political violence or any violence in the country. This comes hours after gunfire was reported near Trump’s golf club in West Palm Beach. The former […]