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NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday renewed his attack on the Election Commission, questioning its transparency and alleging a deliberate attempt to destroy crucial poll-related data. The poll body reacted saying that making webcasting footage of polling stations public violated privacy and security concerns of voters.“Voter list? Will…

J&K CM Omar Abdullah (PTI photo/file) NEW DELHI: The central government’s plan to divert surplus water from the three western rivers of the Indus system in Jammu and Kashmir to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan has sparked a sharp war of words among leaders of the northern states.Speaking of the 113 km-long canal proposed for redirecting…

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, questioning the success of the ‘Make in India’ initiative and accused him of focusing on catchy slogans rather than delivering real solutions to India’s economic challenges.In a post on X, Gandhi said,…

(Illustration credit: Ram) Rohit, a boy in conflict with the law, entered the observation home late one night. He remembers being left alone afterwards for over a month. “I didn’t even know if my parents knew I was here,” he said. No one explained anything.”With no family visits or emotional support, Rohit’s frustration built up….

File photo: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi (Picture credit: PTI) NEW DELHI: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Saturday launched a strong attack on the Modi government over its silence on Israel’s ongoing actions in Gaza and its recent strike on Iran, calling it a “disturbing departure from India’s moral and diplomatic traditions”.In…

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar (PTI photo) NEW DELHI: Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced a significant hike in the state’s Social Security Pension Scheme, increasing the monthly pension amount from Rs 400 to Rs 1100 for elderly citizens, persons with disabilities, and widowed women.Taking to X, the CM said, “I am happy to…

Priyank Kharge (File photo) NEW DELHI: Karnataka minister Priyanka Kharge on Saturday said the Union government has taken a “U-turn” and granted him permission for an official visit to the United States.Also Read: ‘Centre curbing Karnataka’s fame,’ alleges Priyank Kharge; calls US trip denial by govt ‘improper’Kharge also highlighted that the ministry of external affair’s…

Indian students board a flight from Armenia to New Delhi, under Operation Sindhu facilitated by the Government of India in view of the Israel-Iran conflict, on Wednesday. (ANI) NEW DELHI: India is evacuating all its citizens from Iran due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel, the Indian Embassy in Tehran said on Saturday.In…

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NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered the removal of three Air India officials who are incharge of crew rostering following “lapses in licensing, rest, and recency requirements”. The regulator has also issued a show-cause to the airline for operating two flights — Bangalore-London on May 16 & 17 — by…