Mumbai: The hunger strike launched by Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange at Azad Maidan, which brought Mumbai to a halt on Friday, is set to continue Saturday with the police extending permission for one more day. However, the largely peaceful protest is set to become more combative with Jarange accusing the govt of closing toilets…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday that annual customs duty revenues from President Donald Trump’s tariffs could surge past $500 billion — and may even approach USD 1 trillion — as collections continue to rise sharply. Speaking at a White House Cabinet meeting, Bessent acknowledged his earlier projection of $300 billion a year was…
HYDERABAD: Stating that marital discord within the confines of a warring couple’s home cannot be brought under the purview of the atrocity law, Telangana HC has quashed the criminal proceedings against a woman and her father under SC & ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015, pending before a Rangareddy district and sessions judge, reports…
Former India pacer Venkatesh Prasad has vowed to restore the lost charm of Bengaluru’s iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium as he formally announced his candidature for the upcoming Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) elections. His remarks come at a time when the stadium, once regarded as a jewel in Indian cricket, has been overshadowed by safety…
NEW DELHI: Supreme Court said on Monday that defence services cadets who are not inducted into the force because of injury during training should not be left high and dry as it would dishearten people joining the forces and favoured that the govt extend a helping hand bearing their medical expenditure and also rehabilitating them…
NEW DELHI: Congress Rajya Sabha MP Syed Naseer Hussain on Monday said that the party could consider strong steps against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, a day after the poll body chief issued an ultimatum to Rahul Gandhi. Asked whether the opposition might bring an impeachment motion against the CEC, Hussain told ANI, “If…
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday described his visit to Alaska as “timely and extremely useful” during a televised meeting with senior officials at the Kremlin. Putin also told officials that Russia acknowledges the United States’ position on the Ukraine conflict and reiterated Moscow’s intention to pursue a peaceful resolution. “We have not had direct…
In a few short hours, the eyes of the world will turn to a Cold War-era air force base in Anchorage, Alaska, where two of the world’s most powerful leaders, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, are set to hold their first face-to-face talks since Trump’s return to the White House. The…
Irish President Michael D Higgins has strongly condemned the recent attacks on members of the Indian community in Ireland, calling them “despicable” and contrary to the country’s values. In a statement, Higgins expressed a “deep sense of gratitude” for the “immense contribution” of the Indian community to Irish life, highlighting their role in medicine, nursing,…
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President PT Usha on Tuesday extended her unequivocal support to the National Sports Governance Bill, saying it would end decades of “stagnant status quo” and bring “transparency and accountability” to the country’s sports administration. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during the discussion on the bill – passed by the Lok Sabha…