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NEW DELHI: The customs officials at Mumbai international airport seized hydrohonic weed of worth nearly Rs 25 crore on Thursday. Three people have been arrested by the officials.Hydroponic weed refers to cannabis that is grown without soil, using a nutrient-rich water solution to deliver essential minerals directly to the plant roots. Last month, Air intelligence…
Today’s top 5 news developments includes critical updates on the Iran-Israel conflict, Shashi Tharoor’s recent comments on differences with several Congress leaders and follow up on Meghalaya honeymoon murder case.Iran launched a series of fresh missiles targeting South Israel’s Soroka hospital. The strike resulted in severe damage to the building and surrounding areas. Meanwhile, senior…
What PM Modi gifted to world leaders during his 3-nation tour PM Narendra Modi on the final leg of his 3-nation visit, arrived in Croatia on Wednesday after visiting Cyprus and Canada in the backdrop of the G7 summit, which was organised in Kananaski.During the recent G7 Summit in Kananaski, PM Modi presented carefully chosen…
RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav (Image credit: ANI) RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav slammed Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar and the ruling NDA alliance blaming them for deteriorating law and order situation in the state.His comments came after responding to questions about the recent gunfire outside his residence. Recalling the incident and holding the chief minister responsible,…
NEW DELHI: A Coast Guard helicopter on a routine coastal patrol made a precautionary landing at a college ground in Kerala on Thursday after encountering rough weather, the defence release said according to news agency PTI. The Chetak helicopter was returning from patrol when it faced turbulent conditions. As a safety measure, the crew landed…
NEW DELHI: The Karnataka cabinet on Thursday approved an increase in the reservation for minorities under various state-run housing schemes, raising the quota from 10% to 15%.Law and parliamentary affairs minister H K Patil, addressing the media after the cabinet meeting, said the decision was based on the disproportionately high number of homeless individuals among…
Shashi Tharoor and Donald Trump (File photos) NEW DELHI: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Thursday took a swipe at the luncheon between US President Donald Trump and Pakistani Field Marshal Asim Munir, cautioning Washington about Islamabad’s proven duplicity in dealing with terrorism.Munir had bagged a lunch invite at the White House after he recommended Trump…
NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader and Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday acknowledged having differences with some in party’s leadership and revealed that he did not campaign in the Nilambur Assembly byelection as he was not invited by the Congress for it.“I do have differences of opinion with some in the Congress leadership. You know…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Karnataka government to take action against those trying to block the screening of Kamal Haasan‘s film “Thug Life” in the southern state.A bench of Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Manmohan said it did not want situations where someone’s sentiments are hurt by statements, leading to the…
NEW DELHI: Reminded on Tuesday of its duty to uphold rule of law and protect citizen’s right to free speech, Karnataka govt on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that if the film ‘Thug Life’ is released in the state theatres it will take every step to maintain law and order and provide security to those…
In the wake of Operation Sindhu, Indian students returning from Iran shared their chilling accounts of survival amidst missile strikes and destruction. One student vividly recalled the sight of missiles raining down, leaving Tehran in devastation. The Indian government stepped in, offering comprehensive support for their safe return, including personalized assistance. NEW DELHI: Indian students…
NEW DELHI: A man accused of murdering his wife in London was denied interim relief by the Delhi high court, where he challenged a lower court order declaring him a proclaimed offender (PO).The high court has listed the matter for hearing on July 15.The case involved alleged cruelty and dowry death of the accused’s wife…
NEW DELHI: The ministry of civil aviation on Wednesday released new draft rules to tighten control over structures which pose risk to aircraft safety, in the aftermath of the deadly Air India crash in Ahmedabad.The draft, titled Aircraft (Demolition of Obstructions) Rules, 2025, will come into force once published in the official gazette.The rules aim…
After weeks of loudly claiming he brokered peace between nuclear rivals India and Pakistan, US President Donald Trump has shifted his tone, crediting the two countries’ leaders directly for ending the hostilities.Speaking from the Oval Office after hosting Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir for lunch on Wednesday, Trump said he was “so happy that two…
With tensions flaring between Israel and Iran, India has launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate its citizens from Iran. In a discreet first step, 110 Indian students were flown out from Armenia’s capital, Yerevan.Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has officially acknowledged that pro-Khalistan extremists are using Canadian soil to organize, fund, and execute violent plots aimed…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.“Birthday greetings to the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Shri Rahul Gandhi,” PM Modi said in a post on X.“May he be blessed with a long and healthy life,” Prime Minister Modi added. Defence minister Rajnath…
