Rescue operations in Tung Wali Behak, Kashmir. Dec 2017 Jan 2018 When Hemant Sachdev fell into a crevasse on Mount Everest, he didn’t just escape with his life — he came back with a missionThe Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest is one of the most treacherous stretches of terrain on the planet. In May 2013,…
High drama in SC as petitioner uses cuss words for CJI, throws papers (Image credit: X) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court witnessed dramatic scenes on Friday after a petitioner appearing in person created a ruckus during a hearing, threw case papers inside the courtroom and allegedly used abusive language against the Chief Justice of India…
BJP questions Rahul Gandhi’s absence from rallies NEW DELHI: The BJP on Friday attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the cancellation of his scheduled student outreach programmes, alleging he was “vacationing abroad” and accusing him of exploiting students for political purposes.BJP national spokesperson Tuhin Sinha questioned Gandhi’s whereabouts, claiming he had been absent from public…
Tagging or filtering calls from 1600 series not allowed; can block those from 1400 series, says TRAI NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Friday said “any tagging, blocking or filtering of calls originating from 1600 series numbers is not permitted.” Allaying fears that the designated 1600 series – reserved for banking, financial services,…
NCERT had earlier blacklisted the paper supplier after it was alleged to have supplied paper that did not meet the prescribed quality specifications. NEW DELHI: The Union ministry of education has ordered a probe into the National Council of Educational Research and Training’s (NCERT) decision to blacklist a firm responsible for supplying paper for school…
A bench comprising CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana will hear three petitions on Monday NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court will hear a batch of petitions on July 13 seeking an independent and time-bound probe into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya.According to the Supreme Court’s…
the committee first received a briefing from audit officials before recording oral evidence from representatives of the defence ministry. NEW DELHI: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Sub-Committee on Defence on Friday reviewed key audit findings related to the ministry of defence, with Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan’s successor, General Raja Subramani, and senior…
NEW DELHI: In a move aimed at improving patient safety, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has proposed restricting the use of the same brand name for medicines containing different active ingredients, saying the practice can mislead patients and create confusion over their therapeutic use. The regulator has invited public comments on the proposal…
Ketan Agarwal, 25, was allegedly murdered at Lohagad Fort near Pune on June 18 NEW DELHI: The father of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal has written an emotional letter to President Droupadi Murmu, urging her to ensure a fast-tracked investigation and speedy justice, saying his family has been “shattered” by the loss of both his son…
NEW DELHI: Is your whisky really “aged”? Does its distinctive flavour come naturally or from additives? The country’s food safety regulator has put alcoholic beverage manufacturers under the scanner, issuing notices over alleged use of unauthorised added flavours and misleading age-related claims on product labels.Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices…