MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday voiced deep concern over the abduction of three of its nationals in Mali, a country grappling with a fresh wave of terrorist attacks. The ministry of external affairs (MEA) said the Indian workers, employed at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, were taken hostage…
NEW DELHI: Former defence secretary and ex-governor of Chhattisgarh, Shekhar Dutt, passed away on Wednesday. Dutt had also served as a deputy national security advisor (NSA).Recalling his contribution, the defence ministry on X said that “a decorated soldier and visionary administrator, his contributions to India’s defence and national security will be remembered with deep respect”….
NEW DELHI: Vehicle aggregators such as Uber, Ola and Rapido won’t be allowed to onboard cars, buses, three-wheelers and motorcycles that are over eight years old. They will also have to mandatorily comply with targets set by state govts for inclusion of electric and zero emission vehicles in their fleet, road transport ministry said in…
Traditional Kolhapuri sandals are seeing a surge in sales and renewed interest after luxury fashion house Prada sparked controversy for showcasing a strikingly similar design without acknowledging its roots.Footwear sellers and artisans are riding a wave of nationalist sentiment and social media buzz, turning what some called the Prada “sandal scandal” into a sales opportunity….
NEW DELHI: ED on Wednesday told a special court that former Congress presidents Sonia and Rahul Gandhi wanted to take over a Rs 2,000 crore company – Associated Journals Limited (AJL) – that once published party organ National Herald.The agency, through additional solicitor general (ASG) SV Raju, submitted before the court of Special Judge Vishal…
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is vital for overall well-being, as elevated levels can indicate diabetes or prediabetes. Over time, unchecked high blood sugar may cause heart disease, kidney damage, and nerve problems. Recognizing early signs such as fatigue, thirst, blurred vision, slow healing, and unexplained weight loss is crucial for timely intervention and management….
The 14th Dalai Lama’s announcement of a succession plan, ruling out any Chinese role in the matter, set off a firestorm with the Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, saying in a detailed response that the reincarnation must comply with “religious rituals and historical conventions as well as Chinese laws and regulations”.While it’s still early…
TOI Correspondent from London: The UK govt has without warning shut down two legal schemes that helped over 34,000 Afghans claim sanctuary in Britain, sparking fury among the Afghan diaspora.Immigration rule changes laid in parliament on Tuesday ended the Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy (ARAP) for new applications. The scheme, launched in April 2021, was…
JAMMU: A gun battle broke out between security forces and terrorists in Chatroo area of J&K’s Kishtwar district on Wednesday evening. Intermittent exchange of fire continued till late in the night, with two to three Jaish-e-Mohammad ultras believed trapped in the area, officials said.“A joint team of security forces, including the Army, J&K Police, and…
Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will soon have a university named after him. The Karnataka cabinet has approved renaming Bengaluru City University as Dr Manmohan Singh University, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced on WednesdayAt the same meeting, the cabinet cleared Rs 3,400 crore worth of development projects across the state. This comes amid criticism from…
