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NEW DELHI: Several Indian nationals, returned from Iran, arriving at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi late on Friday amid escalating regional tensions. Their return follows an advisory issued by the Indian government urging citizens in Iran to leave the country due to the deteriorating security situation. The Ministry of External Affairs said it…

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Friday asked the Telangana govt whether it wanted to keep former state Special Intelligence Bureau (SIB) chief T Prabhakar Rao in jail till he broke down. The SC was hearing an anticipatory bail application filed by Rao, who is an accused in a phone-tapping case.As the hearing commenced, a bench…

Omar Abdullah (File photo) SRINAGAR: Facing a sharp decline in tourism after the Pahalgam terror attack, J&K CM Omar Abdullah Friday asked the travel and trade stakeholders of Maharashtra and Gujarat to partner with his govt in promoting the union territory as a safe, vibrant, year-round tourism destination.Omar was addressing travel agents, tour operators, and…

Praveen Vashista (left) after taking charge as vigilance commissioner NEW DELHI: Praveen Vashista, a 1991 batch IPS officer from Bihar cadre, on Friday joined the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) as vigilance commissioner , restoring the body to its full, three-member strength.The appointment of Vashista was cleared at the meeting of the Prime Minister-led selection committee…

NEW DELHI: All public buses meant for intra-city operation across the country manufactured from Oct 2026 onwards will be of low-floor, having ground clearance of 440 metres, which will make these more passenger friendly.As per the draft notification issued this week, all such buses of new models manufactured on and after April 1, 2026 and…

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Mamata Banerjee government in poll-bound West Bengal of “misrule”, moments after Maharashtra civic poll results showed big victory for Mahayuti.“I look forward to being among the people of Malda and neighbouring areas during the BJP rally tomorrow. Every passing day, some or the other instance of TMC…

NEW DELHI: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Maharashtra civic elections 2026 have marked a decisive shift in the urban political landscape. Held after a delay of nearly four years due to legal challenges and prolonged administrator rule, the elections across 27 municipal corporations and 2,869 seats were widely seen as a test of governance…

NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Friday said that India has asked for consular access to ten Indian nationals taken into custody in Iran.“Ten people have been taken into custody. We have asked for consular access for Indian nationals in Iran custody,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. Weekly Media Briefing by the Official…

Mumbai civic polls: BJP–Shiv Sena-led Mahayuti alliance dominated Maharashtra’s local body elections, leading in major cities while Congress, NCP, and Shiv Sena (UBT) lagged. US peace plan for Gaza: Trump announced a Gaza ‘board of peace’ as part of a US-backed plan to end the Palestinian conflict. Maharasthra polls: BJP hit back at Rahul Gandhi’s…

The ruling Mahayuti is set to secure the mayor’s post in the 81-member Nanded Waghala Municipal Corporation, where vote counting has been underway since 10 am on Friday.The BJP has won 40 civic wards and is leading in five more, while its ally, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena, has secured one seat and is ahead…