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…
SRINAGAR: By the time medical students in J&K complete their theses, they have presumably diagnosed diseases, prescribed treatments, and memorised the human anatomy down to the last nerve. Yet, when it comes to writing a few heartfelt lines in the acknowledgments section, originality seems to flatline.A recent study conducted by SKIMS Medical College in Srinagar…
J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah (PTI Photo) SRINAGAR: Stressing his plan to transform Srinagar into a major tourist hub, Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah on Thursday said his govt will promote religious tourism in the capital city and explore lesser-known destinations along the border for tourism development.“Our focus remains on strengthening tourism infrastructure, enhancing…
NEW DELHI : Datta Power Infra has signed a power purchase agreement with state-run SJVN Ltd for its 70-MW wind power project, boosting the latter’s WIND-1 initiative with the aim of attaining 600 MW wind power capacity.“At Datta Power Infra, we are focused on expanding our renewable energy footprint, and this project aligns with our…
NEW DELHI: Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday strongly hit out at Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin for dropping rupee symbol from logo of the state budget, terming the move a “completely avoidable example of language and regional chauvinism”. The minister added that the DMK government’s action showcases “a dangerous mindset that weakens…
Imphal/Churachandpur: The Kuki-Zo Council in Manipur on Thursday lifted the indefinite shutdown in the hill areas imposed since March 9 midnight, but remains firm in opposing the free movement announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the council said in a statement.“While the shutdown has been lifted from Thursday evening, it is imperative to clarify…
Mehbooba compares UP CM Yogi to Zia-ul-Haq NEW DELHI: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chairperson Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday criticized the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, accusing him of creating “divisions between Hindus and Muslims”. Mufti said that in the past, people from both communities celebrated Holi and Eid together in harmony. She warned about the negative…
NEW DELHI: Diplomatic ties between India and Bangladesh may have nose-dived since Sheikh Hasina’s ouster last year, but the military relationship continues as before. The navies from the two countries have just concluded a combat exercise and coordinated patrol in the Bay of Bengal this week.The bilateral ‘Bongosagar’ exercise, in which Indian destroyer INS Ranvir…
NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin dropped the rupee symbol in the state budget on Thursday, replacing it with Tamil letter amid row over “Hindi imposition” with the BJP-led Central government. The DMK government replaced “₹” with the Tamil script “ரூ” in the logo for the state’s 2025-26 budget.In return, the BJP quickly…
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari celebrates Holi at his residence NEW DELHI: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari held Holi celebrations at his residence on Thursday, as festive fervour gripped the nation on the eve of the festival of colours.On the occasion, Tiwari, who is also a Bhojpuri actor and singer, sung Holi songs, including the popular ‘Holi…
