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NEW DELHI: Shiv Sena’s 59th foundation day turned into a full-blown family feud on Thursday, with Uddhav Thackeray accusing the BJP of sabotaging a possible alliance with cousin Raj Thackeray’s MNS, and Eknath Shinde firing back with taunts of betrayal and hunger for power.Holding parallel rallies in Mumbai, both Sena factions invoked Bal Thackeray’s legacy,…

The wreckage of Air India plane that crashed into a medical hostel complex in Ahmedabad (Image credit: AP) NEW DELHI: It has been a week since the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 274 lives. On Thursday, officials said that debris, including the aircraft’s damaged tail fin, still remains at the crash…

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,…

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…

Sonia Gandhi (File photo) NEW DELHI: Sharing an update on the health condition of Sonia Gandhi, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital chairman Dr Ajay Swaroop said on Thursday that the senior Congress leader continues to respond positively to the treatment.“Smt. Sonia Gandhi is responding positively to treatment. Her health is stable, and a specific diet plan…

HYDERABAD: Maoist central committee member Gajarla Ravi became Wednesday the sixth member of his extended family to be killed in a gunfight with security forces, marking the end of a generational association with insurgency that saw four of patriarch Gajarla Mallaiah’s five sons go underground and two of them fall to bullets, reports U Sudhakarreddy.A…

Election Commission of India NEW DELHI: In a major step towards improving voter services, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure that Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) are delivered within 15 days of any update in the electoral rolls.This includes newly enrolled voters or existing electors…

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh and PM Modi (R) NEW DELHI: Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to call an all-party meeting to brief opposition leaders about India’s stand on US President Donald Trump’s repeated claims of mediation between India and Pakistan.Jairam Ramesh raised questions over PM…

PM Modi departs for Croatia (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Croatia early Wednesday, marking the final stop of his three-nation tour after wrapping up a productive visit to Canada, where he participated in the G7 Summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta.At the summit venue, the Pomeroy Kananaskis Mountain Lodge, PM…

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee KOLKATA: Calcutta HC temporarily stayed Tuesday Bengal govt’s new OBC list of 140 sub-groups – 80 Muslim, 60 non-Muslim – till July 31, halting a move that had replaced the earlier 113-group list struck down by the court in May last year.A division bench of Justices Tapabrata Chakraborty and Rajasekhar…