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Taiwan has slammed China for its military parade marking 80 years since the end of World War II saying it does not commemorate peace with the barrel of a gun. Taipei has repeatedly lashed out at Beijin for what it sees as a distorted view of the war as the Republicof China was the government ...
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, during his visit to India on Wednesday, acknowledged that Germany and India do not always “see 100% eye to eye” on global issues but praised India’s efforts to leverage its relations with Russia to foster peace in Europe. Speaking at a joint press conference with...
US President Donald Trump has once again asserted that New Delhi offered him a “no tariff” trade deal, defending his controversial decision to impose a 50 per cent levy on Indian goods. In a phone interview on The Scott Jennings Radio Show, Trump doubled down on his belief that he understands tariffs “b...
— By Aman Raj Heavy rain in Nawada has left several areas waterlogged, raising serious concerns among residents. The stagnant water has led to poor sanitation, triggering a rapid outbreak of diarrhoea. In Budhaul’s Mahadalit Tola under Nawada Town police station limits, two young girls have died a...
As India grapples with a wave of penalising tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration in retaliation for New Delhi’s imports of Russian crude oil, an unprecedented challenge looms large. The situation underscores the unpredictability of Trump’s decisions, the risk of losing one of India’s most...
Telangana leader K Kavitha on Wednesday quit the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and submitted her resignation as MLC, a day after she was suspended from the party over “anti-party activities”. In her first remarks since being suspended from BRS, K Kavitha warned her brother KT Rama Rao and fam...
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri is currently preparing for the release of his next project, The Bengal Files. Starring his wife, actress Pallavi Joshi, the film marks the third and final installment of his controversial Files Trilogy after The Tashkent Files (2019) and The Kashmir Files (2022). Much like its...
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Virat Kohli has addressed the tragic Bengaluru stampede that occurred outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 4. The incident, which claimed 11 lives and left several others injured, turned what was meant to be a joyful celebration after RCB ended their 18-year w...
Beijing: China on Wednesday unveiled for the first time some of its modern weaponry, including jet fighters, missiles and latest electronic warfare hardware, showcasing its military might. Twenty-six foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and the lead...
Delhi is set to witness a cloudy week ahead with light to moderate showers as the Yamuna water level continues to stay above the danger mark following heavy rain in the national capital. According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the water level of the Yamuna river is likely to reach 206.90 metres by 7:0...
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that while America enjoys good relations with India, the trade partnership had long been “one-sided,” with New Delhi imposing “tremendous tariffs” on American products. Responding to a question at the White House on whether he planned to...
Home News India sends Sutlej River flood warning to Pakistan, sources say ‘only on…’ Punjab is in the grip of heavy floods due to the rise in Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers. Published: September 2, 2025 11:52 PM IST (Image: Hussain Ali/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) New Delhi: Many states of North India...
New York, Sep 2 (PTI) President Donald Trump has “shredded” decades of Western efforts to wean India away from Russia and caution it on the threat posed by China, US’ former National Security Adviser John Bolton has said, noting that the American leader’s tariff policies and claims of ending...
At least three people lost their lives in a fresh landslide triggered by relentless rainfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi on Tuesday, officials confirmed. The NDRF team and Mandi district administration authorities have launched rescue operations, and a search is on for the missing persons. Accordi...
Punjab is reeling under its worst floods in decades, with the deluge leaving 30 people dead and affecting over 3.5 lakh residents across all 23 districts. According to a state bulletin covering the period from August 1 to September 1, nearly 1,400 villages have been impacted, with Pathankot recording th...
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday expressed hope that India will conclude the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US by the fall or November this year. He said that “a little bit” of geopolitical issues overtook the trade matters in the negotiations for the...
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said Islamabad fully respects Moscow’s relations with New Delhi, describing them as “perfectly fine.” He made the remarks during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing. Sharif emphasised Pakistan’s desire to deepen cooperation with R...
As the Yamuna crossed the evacuation level in Delhi on Tuesday, authorities swung into action with emergency measures to protect vulnerable areas. The river, swollen by heavy inflows from the Hathnikund and Wazirabad barrages, entered several low-lying pockets of the city, forcing evacuations. Residents...
Amid warnings of intense rainfall, all government and private schools in Jammu and Shimla to remain closed on September 3 in view of the weather alerts and incessant rainfall causing landslides in hilly areas. Online classes may be conducted wherever possible, the order stated. Authorities in Gautam Bud...
Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Tuesday ended his five-day hunger strike at Mumbai’s Azad Maidan after the Maharashtra government conceded to most of his key demands. A Government Resolution (GR) issued by the state cabinet sub-committee on Maratha reservation paved the way for eligi...
An Air India Flight had to return to Delhi after making a ‘Mayday’ call on August 31. In a statement, the airline said flight AI2913, operating from Delhi to Indore on returned to Delhi shortly after takeoff, as the cockpit crew received a fire indication for the right engine. “Followi...
The 56th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is set to take place this week in the capital, with discussions expected to shape India’s tax landscape significantly. The two-day session will commence on September 3 and continue until September 4, beginning at 11:00 AM each day. Leadership...
As the rain continued to pound Delhi throughout Tuesday, authorities were on high alert over floods in the national capital. The Yamuna water level rose 206.03 metres on Tuesday — the highest of the year so far. It surpassed the danger mark of 205.33 metres and breached the evacuation level of 206 metre...
The District Election Office (DEO) of New Delhi has issued a show-cause notice to Congress leader Pawan Khera after it was found that his name appeared on the electoral rolls of two separate assembly constituencies in the capital. According to the notice, Khera is listed as a voter in both the New Delhi...
Activist Manoj Jarange on Tuesday announced victory after the Maharashtra government’s cabinet sub-committee on Maratha quota accepted most of his demands, including giving Kunbi caste certificates to eligible Marathas, on the fifth day of his indefinite fast, triggering celebrations among his sup...
An earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed more than 1,400 people and injured over 3,000, according to Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, who shared the update on social platform X. The 6.0 magnitude quake struck late Sunday night in mountainous areas near the Pakistan border, topplin...
Volatility reined heavily over equity markets on Tuesday. Market benchmarks, Sensex and Nifty, opened the session on a bright note, however, soon turned course and started erasing all the gains made in the previous session. The BSE Sensex ended the day a little above 80,150, tanking more than 200 points...
In a startling move that has intensified internal discord within the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), senior leader and MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha has reportedly been suspended from the party, in a decision reportedly taken by her father and BRS supremo, K Chandrashekar Rao (KCR). Taking to X, BRS said,...
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RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was seen having fun after the ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ concluded in Patna on Monday. Tejashwi grabbed attention on social media after his sister Rohini Acharya shared multiple videos of him dancing and interacting with youngsters on her X (formerly Twitter) handle. The videos, sho...
Punjab Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra escaped from police custody on Tuesday after allegedly opening fire on cops. Patganmajra was arrested on rape charges today in an old case involving his ex-wife. Police are chasing him. According to the Punjab Police, Pathanmajra was being taken...
Mumbai News: Maratha reservation activist Manoj Jarange Patil on Tuesday vowed not to leave Mumbai’s Azad Maidan despite police orders, declaring: “Even if I die, I will not rise from this ground. Even if I die, you keep silent.” Jarange, who is on an indefinite hunger strike demanding a Maratha quota u...
Nestlé has dismissed Chief Executive Laurent Freixe following the outcome of an internal investigation, which revealed he had not disclosed a relationship with a subordinate. The company confirmed that Philipp Navratil, a long-serving executive, will assume the role of CEO. The board of directors ordere...
Salman Khan marked his presence at Maharashtra minister Ashish Shelar’s residence on Monday to offer prayers during Ganpati celebrations. Several videos and pictures of the actor’s visit quickly went viral on social media, showcasing a moment of faith and festivity. Salman offers prayers at Ganpati Dars...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday issued a heavy rainfall alert for Delhi-NCR, warning of traffic disruption, waterlogging, and reduced visibility across the region. The forecast covers Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad, where several areas reported intense downpours through Monday....
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, according to officials in Aizawl. According to news agency PTI, sources said the Prime Minister will first inaugurate the new Bairabi-Sairang railway line in Mizoram. “From Aizawl, the PM will fly to Manipur, mark...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi, as the capital city and the NCR region witnessed heavy rainfall and thunderstorms throughout Monday. Earlier, the region was under a yellow alert, but worsening conditions have raised concerns among parents and students rega...
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Delhi, as the capital city and the NCR region witnessed heavy rainfall and thunderstorms throughout Monday. Earlier, the region was under a yellow alert, but worsening conditions have raised concerns among parents and students rega...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening spoke to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann soon after landing in New Delhi to take stock of the worsening flood situation in the state. Government sources told news agency PTI that the Prime Minister assured Mann of all possible help and assistance from t...
Life across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram came to a standstill on Monday as sudden, heavy rain triggered massive traffic jams and widespread waterlogging. Vehicles broke down, commuters were stranded for hours, and arterial roads turned into long, slow-moving queues.
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Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has rejected White House trade adviser Peter Navarro’s charge that India has become a “laundromat” for Russian oil, insisting that the country’s energy purchases are legal, transparent, and central to stabilising global markets. In a signed article for The Hindu, Puri bro...
United States President Donald Trump on Monday criticised India’s trade policies, describing them as a “totally one sided disaster” for the US, hours after Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a series of high-profile engagements at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his ‘hydrogen bomb’ remark, with senior leaders dubbing his ‘Voter Adhikar Yatra’ as “toxic” and even labelling it the “Bihar Badnam Yatra”. BJP National Spokesperson CR Kesavan told news agency ANI, “Rahul Gandhi’s...
A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen faced GPS signal jamming while attempting to land in Bulgaria on Sunday. The development was confirmed by a commission spokesperson, reported CNN. Bulgarian authorities suspect Russia was behind the interference, which officials describ...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday sought to reassure residents that the national capital faced no imminent threat despite the Yamuna swelling towards dangerous levels. Speaking to reporters, she said, “This time, despite a high discharge of over 3 lakh cusecs, the level is expected to go up to...
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By Prakram Chand Himachal Pradesh has officially been declared a disaster-affected state. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu made the announcement in the state Assembly, citing widespread devastation caused by incessant rainfall, landslides, and cloudbursts since August 21. According to figures relea...
By Prakram Chand Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday announced in the state assembly that the hill state has been officially declared a disaster-affected region in the wake of widespread destruction caused by the ongoing monsoon season. According to figures released by the S...
Maratha quota stir: The Bombay High Court has said that the latest led protests for Maratha reservation in government jobs led by Manoj Jarange Patil have not been peaceful and have violated all conditions. The HC on Monday said that the entire city of Mumbai had been brought to a standstill, and vital...
As September gets underway, the spotlight once again falls on income tax filing. The Income Tax Department has already extended the deadline for Income Tax Returns (ITR) for the financial year (FY) 2024-25 and assessment year (AY) 2025-26. However, the revised window is closing soon, and taxpayers are b...
