Politics

Solvent leakage led to reactor blast at Andhra pharma unit

Preliminary investigation showed that leakage of solvent led to the reactor blast at a pharma unit in Andhra Pradesh's Atchutapuram Special Economic Zone that claimed 17 lives and left 35 others injured

Aug 22, 2024

Name rapist who was hanged in two months: MVA to Maha CM

The Opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi has challenged Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's claims and asked him to name the rapist who was purportedly hanged in two months.

Aug 22, 2024

Factually incorrect: India rejects Bangladesh media reports' claims of floods due to Tripura dam

Amid reports in Bangladesh dailies that current flood situation in the neighbouring country has been caused by opening of the Dumbur dam upstream of the Gumti River in Tripura, India on Thursday pointed out that the flood is not because of release of water from Tripura dam.

Aug 22, 2024

'My signature was forged', Kumaraswamy says as Lokayukta seeks prosecution sanction in mining case

Claiming that his signature had been forged in papers granting permission to a firm for mining activities, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday, while reacting to the Karnataka Lokayukta's move to seek prosecution sanction against him, said that will tackle the matter legally.

Aug 22, 2024

Bangladesh Islamist leader's plan of implementing Sharia spells trouble for region

Fearing Bangladesh could well be the next Pakistan in the making in India's troubled neighbourhood, several scholars and experts on Wednesday severely condemned the recent statements given by Shafiqur Rahman, the radical leader who currently heads Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami (BJI), in which he has openly backed implementation of Sharia law in the country.

Aug 22, 2024

Maha: State council calls for POCSO review for female victims

Maharashtra Legislative Council Deputy Chairperson Neelam Gorhe on Wednesday emphasised the need for a thorough review of existing procedures, particularly those related to handling Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases to ensure that the approach is sensitive and appropriate for females of different ages.

Aug 21, 2024

Rajnath Singh to embark on four-day US visit for high-level defence talks

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on an official visit to the United States from August 23 to 26, at the invitation of US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin, to further enhance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

Aug 21, 2024

There was pressure on Badlapur police not to file sexual abuse case: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday alleged that there was pressure on the Badlapur police not to file the case in connection with the sexual abuse of two four-year-old girls at a reputed English medium school.

Aug 21, 2024

No one can interfere with India's foreign policy: Pawan Khera defends Hasina's 'prolonged' stay

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Wednesday defended former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's extended stay in the country amid calls from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for her extradition and said that "no one can interfere" with India's foreign policy.

Aug 21, 2024

US ready for new chapter with Kamala Harris, says Obama

Former US President Obama said the US is ready for a new chapter with Kamala Harris in the lead role.

Aug 21, 2024

'MLAs lured by money, power': Meghalaya Congress chief on defection of 3 legislators

Meghalaya Congress President Vincent Pala launched a sharp attack on National People's Party (NPP), accusing them of being involved in a cash transaction for taking away three Congress MLAs to the ruling party's fold.

Aug 21, 2024

PM Modi set to embark on three-day visit to Poland, Ukraine starting today

PM Modi's Historic Visit to Poland and Ukraine; Why Is It Important?

PM Modi will hold bilateral meetings with Polish and Ukrainian leaders, focusing on political, trade, economic, and cultural ties. The visit underscores India's commitment to fostering strong bilateral relations and advocating for peace and stability in the region, particularly in the context of the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

Aug 21, 2024

Hamas says Biden's comments on Gaza peace talks 'misleading'

Hamas has called US President Joe Biden's statements about the movement backing away from the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip "misleading".

Aug 21, 2024

Rahul evades question on Kolkata horror during visit to LS constituency; BJP bristles

The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday turned down scribes' questions on Kolkata horror, which has kept the state on edge for a week and triggered waves of outrage and protests by the doctor fraternity across the country.

Aug 20, 2024

Vinesh can join politics, may contest Haryana Assembly polls vs cousin Babita: Sources

Ace wrestler Vinesh Phogat is likely to contest the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections as the sources close to her said on Tuesday.

Aug 20, 2024

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Politics

Solvent leakage led to reactor blast at Andhra pharma unit

Name rapist who was hanged in two months: MVA to Maha CM

Factually incorrect: India rejects Bangladesh media reports' claims of floods due to Tripura dam

'My signature was forged', Kumaraswamy says as Lokayukta seeks prosecution sanction in mining case

Bangladesh Islamist leader's plan of implementing Sharia spells trouble for region

Maha: State council calls for POCSO review for female victims

Rajnath Singh to embark on four-day US visit for high-level defence talks

There was pressure on Badlapur police not to file sexual abuse case: Sanjay Raut

No one can interfere with India's foreign policy: Pawan Khera defends Hasina's 'prolonged' stay

US ready for new chapter with Kamala Harris, says Obama

'MLAs lured by money, power': Meghalaya Congress chief on defection of 3 legislators

PM Modi's Historic Visit to Poland and Ukraine; Why Is It Important?

Hamas says Biden's comments on Gaza peace talks 'misleading'

Rahul evades question on Kolkata horror during visit to LS constituency; BJP bristles

Vinesh can join politics, may contest Haryana Assembly polls vs cousin Babita: Sources

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]