CALCUTTA: A British politician shared pictures of what looked like army tanks being deployed in the streets of Dhaka as Bangladesh remained cut off from the world with internet and phone lines suspended and 998 Indian students returned to India. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Saturday cited the figure of students returning as […]
SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Trade Alliance (KTA) has issued an urgent appeal to India’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, requesting assistance in evacuating Kashmiri students and workers from Bangladesh amid reports of rising violence in the country. KTA President Aijaz Shahdhar expressed deep concern over the situation, stating, “Hearing about the reports of violence in Bangladesh has […]
NEW DELHI: Rulings given by the chair should not be criticised directly or indirectly in or outside the House and members should not raise slogans, including “Vande Mataram” and “Jai Hind”, MPs have been reminded ahead of the Parliament session beginning Monday. The members have also been reminded that displaying “exhibits” on the floor of […]
GAZA: Discovering the poliovirus in Gaza environmental samples is deeply concerning but it’s a relief that no cases of the paralysing disease have been reported, UN humanitarians have said. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is also “deeply concerned over the spread of infectious diseases due to severe overcrowding of shelter […]
Exhibition showcases extraordinary craftsmanship of Master Artisan, Ghulam Nabi Zargar SRINAGAR: An exquisite wood carving exhibition showcasing the extraordinary craftsmanship of Ghulam Nabi Zargar, a revered master wood carving artisan was inaugurated today at the Government Arts Emporium Srinagar. This event is part of the Handicraft Department’s ‘Know Your Artisan’ initiative, aimed at highlighting the […]
SRINAGAR: In commemoration of Kargil Vijay Diwas, Chinar Corps organised a Quiz Competition at Badami Bagh Cantonment on Friday. The event aimed to honour the valour and sacrifice of the brave soldiers, who fought in the Kargil War, PRO Defence said in a statement. Six distinguished teams of the Chinar Corps participanted in the event […]
NEW DELHI: The BJP government orders in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand directing eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display the names of owners is “unconstitutional” and aimed at communal polarisation, the CPI(M) said on Saturday. In a statement, CPI(M) politburo demanded that the orders be rescinded. “The politburo of the Communist Party of India […]
NEW DELHI: A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the Centre and states for taking appropriate steps to eradicate the menace of superstition, sorcery and other similar practices. The plea says a strict anti-superstition and sorcery law is urgently needed to do away with the unscientific acts prevalent in the […]
MADURAI (TAMIL NADU): Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud on Saturday asked the advocates to shed away paternalistic approach towards junior lawyers and said paying them pretty low amounts leads to ‘gatekeeping’ of the profession. After inaugurating celebrations here to mark the 20th anniversary of the setting up of the Madurai Bench of the […]
NEW DELHI: Union minister and LJP (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan has pitched for a nationwide caste census but warned against making the figures public as it will lead to “division” in society, and said no discussion within the ruling NDA has taken place so far over simultaneous polls and the Uniform Civil Code, both […]