NCB destroyed 1,170.15 kg of seized narcotics worth Rs 4.54 crore in Patna, Bihar, across four cases to prevent their recirculation in September (Credit: NCB’s X) Punjab is set to go to polls in 2027, and the BJP, seeking to form its first government in the state, has made the drug menace a major election…
NEW DELHI: Uttar Pradesh CEO Navdeep Rinwa on Tuesday issued an apology for his office’s sarcastic reply to Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh over allegations of caste bias following an erroneous voter slip entry, saying that the language and tone of the post were not in line with the nature of communication expected from…
Nitin Gadkari says E20 criticism has faded, backs ethanol push to cut oil imports NEW DELHI: Union road transport minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday described the backlash against petrol blended with 20% ethanol (E20) as a “paid campaign”. His remarks came a day after the government notified changes to motor vehicle rules allowing flex-fuel vehicles…
Army debunks fake AI video on China, Rijiju demands Congress apology NEW DELHI: Bhartiya Janata Party on Tuesday hit out at the Congress for circulating an AI-generated video falsely attributing claims about Chinese control of areas in Arunachal Pradesh to an Indian Army officer, escalating the political face-off over the clip.Leading the BJP’s counterattack, Union…
SC granted petitioner 10 days to respond to the EC’s defence of its functioning and the SIR exercise, deferring the hearing until after Diwali NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has deferred hearing on a batch of petitions challenging the functioning of the Election Commission (EC), including allegations that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar took…
SC asks for Centre’s reply against Data Protection Act NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by the Digital News Publishers Association (DNPA) challenging provisions of the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and its accompanying rules. The association had alleged that the act infringe press…
Rough sea conditions prevail ahead of the expected landfall, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh India is bracing for Cyclone Arnab as it moves towards the Andhra Pradesh coast, with landfall expected by Wednesday forenoon as authorities expect strong winds, heavy rainfall and possible flooding across several states.Cyclone Arnab is drawing attention not only for its projected…
The programme will be implemented through six central government institutions under the Drug De-addiction Programme (Representative Image) NEW DELHI: With the Centre targeting a drug-free India by 2029, the health ministry has launched a nationwide capacity-building programme to train 10,000 healthcare professionals in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of substance use disorders, including addiction to…
Delhi traders have urged Rahul Gandhi to postpone the November 1 rally, warning of potential losses of Rs 10,000 crore The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to postpone the party’s proposed November 1 rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, warning that it could disrupt business across 21 major wholesale…
Parvathaneni Harish called for comprehensive Security Council reforms, arguing that all permanent members of an expanded Council must have equal rights and responsibilities NEW DELHI: India has called for comprehensive reforms of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), saying all permanent members of a reformed Council must have the same rights and responsibilities, including the…
