NEW DELHI: IIT Guwahati Professor D Udaya Kumar, who designed the “₹” symbol for Indian currency, distanced himself from the ongoing tussle between Centre and DMK-led Tamil Nadu government over three-language policyThe controversy escalated after the DMK government replaced the Devanagari rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in its logo for the budget.Udaya said that…
BHOPAL: Two ‘forest watchers’ at Kanha National Park in Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh have been arrested and booked under UAPA for alleged ties with Maoists, triggering unrest among forest staff. Many are seeking transfer for fear of getting caught between Maoists and police.‘Watchers’ are the ones who patrol the forest on foot, venturing into…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Holi.In a social media post on X, PM Modi emphasized the festival’s role in bringing people together and strengthening bonds of harmony.“I wish you all a very Happy Holi. This festival filled with joy and happiness will infuse new enthusiasm…
Jaffar Express was hijacked by terrorists on Tuesday. (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: After Pakistan suggested India’s involvement in the recent train hijacking in Balochistan, ministry of external affairs (MEA) released a statement on Friday rejecting ‘baseless allegations’ and asked their neighboour to look inwards for ‘its own internal problems.’During a press briefing on Thursday, Pakistan’s…
Inside of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy’s, former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, sea-facing mansion. Visuals of former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy’s office-residence have emerged showcasing unprecedented grandeaur of a luxurious seaside mansion on Rushikonda hill in Visakhapatnam.The coastal property, which critics call Andhra’s ‘sheeshmahal,’ features four extensive blocks spread across 10 acres.The Rushikonda…
NEW DELHI: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump and Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva for their efforts to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflictIn his first public reaction on Ukraine’s willingness to negotiate a ceasefire, Putin said that he agrees with the proposal of ceasefire…
Adani group chairman Gautam Adani (File photo) The Union law ministry has asked a district court in Ahmedabad to deliver a summons issued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission to billionaire Gautam Adani over alleged securities fraud and a $265 million bribery scheme, according to a letter dated Feb 25, seen by Reuters. The…
<p>70% of Manipur weapons surrendered after guv call <br></p> NEW DELHI: Nearly 70% of the weapons surrendered in Manipur in response to the call given by governor Ajay Bhalla last month, came from four Valley districts — Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal and Bishnupur. As per CRPF sources, 991 weapons were surrendered between Feb 20…
Jobs, Education Pledge In Ch’garh Maoist Surrender Policy NEW DELHI: Ahead of the March 2026 deadline set by home minister Amit Shah for eliminating Left-wing extremism, Chhattisgarh has come out with a comprehensive policy for surrender of Maoists as well as their relief and rehabilitation, and also that of victims of Naxal violence and civilians…
BENGALURU: In the gold-smuggling case involving Kannada actor Ranya Rao, CBI has left the “accused” column blank in the FIR filed on Thursday, causing ripples in political and bureaucratic circles. The omission gives the agency the flexibility to summon any individual, especially as Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) strongly suspects the involvement of a syndicate…
