Rahul Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Congress’ Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged it is not democracy but “TMC’s reign of terror” that prevails in West Bengal today. “Intimidating, attacking, and eliminating opposing voices after votes are cast – this has become TMC’s defining character,” he said, ahead of the second phase of assembly polls in…
KOLKATA: Centre has ordered an NIA investigation in the recovery of 79 crude bombs in Bhangar on Saturday.“Central govt is of the opinion that a Scheduled Offence under the National Investigation Agency Act, 2008, has been committed in the instant case, and the aforesaid case is related to the illegal storage and handling of explosives…
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee Kolkata: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on Sunday asked Trinamool workers to be alert against “EVM capture” and said complaints of power-cuts were pouring in from EVM strongrooms after the first phase of the assembly polls in the state.“Look at EC! It is your job to ensure EVMs are not…
Police are investigating the case (ANI) MEERUT: A private contractor based in Bulandshahr, Jitendra Kumar, opened fire on his guests at his birthday party when they smeared cake on his face against his wishes, leaving three members of a family dead. Kumar is on the run. The triple murder took place on Saturday night inside…
NEW DELHI: Exploring domestic capabilities to develop collaborative drone-based surveillance radar systems, Indian Air Force has invited proposals under third edition of Mehar Baba Competition (MBC-3) from Indian industries, startups, academic institutions and research establishments.The initiative aims to create a drone swarm system capable of detecting, tracking and reporting aerial targets in contested environments while…
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant governor Vinai Kumar Saxena announced Saturday fresh talks between Ladakhi functionaries and Union home ministry on May 22, as home minister Amit Shah prepares for a two-day visit to Leh from April 30, his first since last year’s unrest over demands for statehood and Sixth Schedule safeguards.Saxena said a sub-committee for political dialogue…
NEW DELHI: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval called on UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday, discussing measures to deepen strategic partnership. The discussions also focused on recent developments in West Asia and their implications for regional and international security and stability, along with global energy security concerns.During his meeting with…
The Brics meeting of officials on the Middle East last week could not produce a consensus document because there was sharp difference of positions among members who are party to the conflict, said official sources.Efforts to bridge the gaps by all others were not successful, according to Indian authorities. India holds the Brics presidency this…
Heat wave alert: IMD warns 3 more days of 40°C+ temperatures in Delhi, UP, Rajasthan NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department on Sunday issued a heat wave alert for parts of northwest and central India, warning that scorching conditions are likely to continue over the next three days.The weather department said heat wave conditions are…
Is there a solution to Delhi pollution? Delhi, the heart of India, is fast turning into a city that cannot breathe. As pollution levels climb — AQI touching 226 (Poor) — the Commission for Air Quality Management has once again triggered Stage-I GRAP, pointing to “unfavourable meteorological conditions”. It’s a familiar script—one that the capital…