NEW DELHI: Supreme Court has said that if a private vehicle requisitioned by a district administration meets with an accident, then liability would be fastened on govt and not the insurance company for payment of compensation.A bench of Justices Sanjay Karol and N K Singh said, “Where a vehicle is requisitioned for public functions and…
For the first time since 2005 and in nearly two decades, the US passport has found itself ousted from the top ten most powerful passports of the world, and was ranked at 12th position by late 2025. However, in the latest rankings, it’s in 10th position. In 2014, the US was in the first position,…
Donald Trump’s cageside exchange with Paulo Costa at UFC Miami turns viral after unexpected comment on fighter’s looks (Image via Getty) Donald Trump made headlines again, but this time it was not about politics first. The U.S. President was seen cageside at a UFC event in Miami on Saturday night, where a short exchange with…
WB NEET PG counselling 2025: The West Bengal Medical Counselling Committee (WBMCC) will begin the counselling process for NEET PG (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate) 2025 Round 1 today, 21 November 2025, from 6 pm onwards. Candidates can enter their preferences for colleges and courses on the official website, wbmcc.nic.in.Choice filling for Round 1 will…
Ecologists concerned about the Great Nicobar Project India’s proposed Great Nicobar Project, one of the country’s largest infrastructure initiatives, has triggered an intense debate over development and environmental protection.The project aims to transform Great Nicobar Island, a largely forested island in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, through the construction of a transhipment port, an international…
PV Sindhu and Harmanpreet Singh NEW DELHI: Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Harmanpreet Singh will helm the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Athletes’ Commission, according to a notification issued by the Electoral Officer on Friday.Sindhu will become the chairperson of the Athletes’ Commission, while Harmanpreet has been declared unopposed for the post of vice-chairperson. Mirabai Chanu…
Saudi Arabia has brought its East-West pipeline into full operation, pushing 7 million barrels of oil a day through the route as it works to maintain supplies following the effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a person familiar with the matter said.The pipeline, which runs across the kingdom to the Red Sea, has become…
NEW DELHI: CEC Gyanesh Kumar Wednesday directed authorities to immediately arrest those involved in post-poll violence in West Bengal after two deaths and widespread vandalism raised concerns about law and order in the state. Officials said the CEC also instructed the state’s top administrative and police officers to take urgent measures to restore normalcy. They…
Seafarers take cover as small boats surround vessel in Hormuz The Federation of Seafarers and Indian Seafarers Union (FSUI) has released an old video showing a vessel carrying 22 crew members, including 21 Indians, coming under attack in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22.The footage shows several small boats surrounding the vessel, an RPG…
Adityanath accused the previous Samajwadi Party government of opening fire on devotees of Lord Ram. NEW DELHI: Amid the alleged donation embezzlement row in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a sharp attack on Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and advised him to visit the Ram Temple.While addressing a gathering in…