New Delhi, Sep 13 — A political row has erupted over BSP chief Mayawati’s latest decision concerning the political future of her family, with Congress leader Udit Raj sharply criticising her decision to choose her brother Anand Kumar’s daughter for the BSP’s political mission, alleging that the…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday met Iranian counterpart Dr Seyed Ali Madanizadeh here and discussed issues related to economic cooperation in areas of mutual interest.According to the Finance Ministry, FM Sitharaman thanked Iran for its active participation…
Kolkata, Sep 13 — West Bengal Panchayat Affairs and Rural Development Minister Dilip Ghosh said on Sunday that despite being a politician himself, he feels that the Durga Puja inaugurations should be done by social, academic and intellectual achievers rather than politicians.Speaking to the media,…
Agartala, Sep 12 — Tripura's State Mental Health Authority has issued show-cause notices to 19 unauthorised private rehabilitation centres for allegedly operating without mandatory registration and failing to comply with prescribed standards under the Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, Health Department…
Ranchi, Sep 13 — Three people were killed, and several others are feared trapped under debris after an illegal coal mine collapsed in Jharkhand's Dhanbad district on Sunday morning, Vimalesh Chaubey, Regional President of the National Colliery Mazdoor Union, said. The accident took place at around…
Lucknow, Sep 13 — Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Sunday said stronger cooperation among BRICS countries could offer hope amid growing global conflicts and economic challenges, while welcoming discussions around a BRICS currency and the grouping’s positions on Palestine and…
Kolkata, Sep 13 — Trinamool Congress leader and deputy head of Bishpur Panchayat in Hingalganj in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, Shahidul Sheikh, who was absconding in a criminal case involving a businessman, was arrested in Chennai, police said on Sunday. Sheikh was accused of being…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday departed from New Delhi after attending the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India. Xi Jinping participated in the two-day BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. He joined leaders of BRICS member countries in a joint tree plantation…
Amaravati, Sep 13 — Two people died of lightning in Andhra Pradesh’s Palnadu district as heavy rains lashed parts of the state since Saturday night under the impact of a low-pressure area, officials said.Heavy rains accompanied by thunderstorms lashed Narsraopet in Palnadu district. One person each…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the confidence of countries in the Global South in BRICS has increased because their voices are heard within the grouping, stressing that the strength of BRICS lies in its diversity and cooperation. Addressing the closing session…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Lok Sabha leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra held a breakfast meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim in the national capital on Sunday. Sharing pictures from the meeting on X, the Congress party wrote, "LoP Shri Rahul…
Chennai, Sep 13 — DMK MP A. Raja has withdrawn his controversial remarks against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay following widespread criticism from political parties, including some leaders belonging to the DMK-led alliance. The controversy erupted during statewide demonstrations…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal on Sunday welcomed the outcome of the 18th BRICS Summit, saying the New Delhi Declaration 2026 incorporated all the key issues raised by India, including terrorism and terror financing. He said the BRICS grouping had sent a strong message against…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that under India's BRICS presidency, the focus has been placed on four pillars -- resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability; while also acknowledging the group's efforts to turn the shared vision of the member states into…
Visakhapatnam, Sep 13 — At least seven persons were killed in three separate road accidents in north coastal Andhra Pradesh, police said on Sunday.Three people were killed when a truck collided with an auto-rickshaw in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district in the early hours of Sunday.The accident…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Panic gripped Delhi’s Gandhi Nagar area after a four-storey building suddenly tilted, raising concerns among residents living nearby. As a precautionary measure, the entire building has been evacuated, while the area around the structure has been cordoned off to prevent people…
Kolkata, Sep 13 — Even after separate meetings of the Election Commission of India with the two rival factions in the Trinamool Congress, where the arguments of both the factions on their claims over party name and symbol were heard, uncertainties continue over any decision of the ECI before the…
United Nations, Sep 13 — With the leaders of four countries involved in conflicts disproportionately hitting the Global South at the BRICS Summit, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Sunday called for peace."From Gaza, to the broader crisis in the Middle East, to Ukraine, Sudan and beyond, our…
New Delhi, Sep 13 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed the leaders of the expanded BRICS grouping as they arrived for the second day of the summit at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Ghana…
Ludhiana, Sep 13 — The bicycle industry in Punjab's Ludhiana is facing difficulties due to prolonged power cuts, with industrialists claiming that frequent and lengthy interruptions in the electricity supply are affecting production and forcing them to rely on generators.Industrialist Avtar Singh…
Mumbai, Sep 13 — Continuous heavy rainfall has disrupted normal life in Mumbai and its adjoining areas, as waterlogging at several locations is causing considerable inconvenience to commuters and motorists. Heavy rains that have continued since Saturday night have resulted in severe waterlogging…