NEW DELHI — Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and 150 Ladakhis were again detained after they were released by the Delhi Police late Tuesday night, even as their indefinite fast continue at the police stations, officials said on Wednesday. Wangchuk and other detained Ladakhis were allowed to go on Tuesday night but they were adamant to […]
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“Travesty”, “hypocrisy at its worst”: India hits back at Pakistan PM over Kashmir statement at UN General Assembly
NEW YORK — India termed it a “travesty” that Pakistan, which has “a global reputation for terrorism,” has the “audacity to attack” the world’s largest democracy and raise the issue of Jammu and Kashmir on the platform of the United Nations. The First Secretary, Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, Bhavika Mangalanandan on […]
Two classmates, two coursemates will now head three Armed force services
NEW DELHI — With the appointment of Air Marshal AP Singh as the next Chief of Air Staff, two coursemates and two classmates will now be heading the three services – the Army, Navy, and Air Force. With these appointments, all three forces – the Army, Navy, and Air Force – would have seen change […]
YouTube Channel of the Supreme Court of India hacked, renamed as ‘Ripple’
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court’s YouTube channel was hacked on Friday and showing videos promoting a cryptocurrency developed by US-based company Ripple Labs. A blank video with the title “Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds To The SEC’s $2 Billion Fine! XRP PRICE PREDICTION” is currently live on the hacked channel. The Supreme court has been […]
Supreme Court to hear plea seeking disclosure of NEET-PG question paper, answer keys
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Friday is slated to resume hearing a petition challenging the refusal of the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to disclose question papers, answer keys, or response sheets of candidates of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance (NEET)-PG 2024 exam. The NEET-PG exam was conducted by the NBE on August 11 and […]
India notifies Pakistan to amend Indus water treaty
NEW DELHI — India is seeking changes in a six-decade-old Indus water treaty and has formally notified Pakistan to amend the pact. The longstanding dispute concerning Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects has prompted India to seek a modification in the treaty. According to the treaty, the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab waters were allocated to Pakistan, […]
Waqf Bill committed to preserving Waqf properties, Parliament to passed it in coming days: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI — Union Home Minister Amit Shah Tuesday said the Waqf (Amendment) Bill was committed to the management and preservation of Waqf properties and would be passed in Parliament in the coming days. At a press conference held to mark 100 days of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led NDA government’s third tenure, Shah said the […]
‘Misinformed and unacceptable’: India hits out at Iran’s supreme leader’s remarks
NEW DELHI — India on Monday strongly reacted to remarks by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on the “suffering” of the Muslim community in the south Asian country, along with in Gaza and Myanmar. “We strongly deplore the comments made regarding minorities in India by the Supreme Leader of Iran. These are misinformed and […]
Delhi CM Kejriwal returns home amid emotional reunion, celebrations after release from Tihar jail
NEW DELHI — Emotions ran high as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal returned to his residence on Civil Lines Road after being released from Tihar jail on Friday night. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders, visibly elated with the return of their chief, joined his family in a heartfelt welcome. His parents and wife, Sunita Kejriwal, […]
“Welcome back, Arvind Kejriwal”: AAP leaders celebrate Supreme Court’s bail order
NEW DELHI — Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader have welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to grant bail to party chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in the Delhi liquor policy case. Former Delhi deputy chief minister and Mr Kejriwal’s close aide Manish Sisodia said the decision marked truth’s victory over “lies and conspiracies.” “Today […]