How parties are vying for Dalit votes amid Mayawati’s shrinking base
As Mayawati’s base shrinks, BJP, SP and Congress intensify fight for Dalit votes in UP NEW DELHI: Dalit politics in Uttar Pradesh is at a crossroads. For a very long…
From erotic fantasy to Indian identity, a famous Italian calendar finds a new story
Behind-the-scenes image featuring Avani Rai (left) during the Pirelli Calendar shoot in Delhi I Picture credit: Alessandro Scotti In 1966, a photograph of a woman in underwear arrived at the…
Bengal govt strips BJP MP Ananta Maharaj of Banga Bibhushan award over ‘insulting’ remarks against Netaji
The award had been conferred on Ananta Maharaj in February for his contribution to the Rajbanshi community and promotion of its language and culture. NEW DELHI: The West Bengal government…
When gunman tried to assassinate Sukhbir Badal at Golden Temple in 2024
On December 4, 2024, Badal was attacked inside the Golden Temple during a penance ordered by the Akal Takht. NEW DELHI: Sukhbir Singh Badal’s Thursday attack in Nanded marks the…
Air India group starts mandatory substance screening for all pilots from today
NEW DELHI: Air India group has from Thursday started ‘mandatory substance screening’ for all pilots following the Phuket-Delhi flight serious incident. The move comes to “protect and sustain” the trust…
What we know so far about attack on SAD chief
SAD chief Badal taken to hospital after being attacked at Gurdwara. NEW DELHI: Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked on Thursday inside Nanded Gurudwara in Mahrashtra by…
Students accuse Jharkhand govt of withholding Devendra Mahto’s health details
Jharkhand chief minister Raghubar Das on Thursday visited Mahto at the hospital. NEW DELHI: Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who is on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in…
Parliament Monsoon Session ends amid disruptions; Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die
File photo: Proceedings in the Rajya Sabha during the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi. NEW DELHI: The Monsoon Session of Parliament ended on Thursday with both the Lok…
FSSAI proposes nutritional tables instead of warning labels on food packs
FSSAI has suggested a tabular declaration of the recommended daily requirement of added sugar, saturated fats and salt. (Photo: IANS) Citing industry’s opposition to warning labels on food packets, the…
Govt notifies Rs 3,030-crore scheme for three mega chemical parks
The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme, announced in the Union Budget for 2026-27, was cleared by the Cabinet chaired by PM Modi. NEW DELHI: The Centre has…