Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani said on Thursday that Omar Abdullah after sensing the mood of the people is now saying that his party, National Conference (NC), can form the government in alliance with Congress, a climb down from his earlier stance.
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Petrol, diesel likely to see Rs 2-3 per litre cut if crude prices remain stable: Report
Healthy marketing margins on auto fuels could spur price reductions of Rs 2-3 per litre in petrol and diesel prices in the country if crude prices remain stable, leading rating agency ICRA said on Thursday.
RG Kar case: Contradictions in statements of forensic surgeon, autopsy assistant
Contradictory statements were made by the forensic surgeon and an autopsy assistant, both of whom were part of the team that conducted a post-mortem on the body of R.G. Kar rape-murder victim, during their interrogation by the CBI, said sources here on Thursday.
Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Arunachal, Nagaland for 6 more months
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for another six months with effect from October 1, officials said on Thursday.
Hema panel: NCW team to speak to victims from Malayalam film industry today
A month after the explosive Hema Committee report was published and more than a dozen Malayalam film personalities are in the dock, a two-member National Commission for Women (NCW) team is slated to arrive here on Thursday to take statements from victims.
Fed up with Mahalaxmi's conduct, chopped her into 59 pieces: Killer's suicide note
The suspected killer, who chopped 26-year-old Mahalaxmi, a single working woman in Bengaluru, into 59 pieces and stuffed the body parts into a fridge, wrote in his death note that he committed the brutal crime as he was fed up with her conduct.
Out-of-pocket health expenditure declined to 39.4pc in 2021-22: NITI Aayog
The share of out-of-pocket expenditure out of total health expenditure has come down from 64.2 per cent in 2013-14 to 39.4 per cent in 2021-22, said Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog.
India signs treaty to protect marine biodiversity on high seas
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the pact formally known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement on Wednesday here.
EAM Jaishankar meets Russia Foreign Minister after PM Modi's talks with Zelensky
Amid a flurry of diplomacy to end the Ukraine war, India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's talks with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Indian embassy urges citizens to avoid travel to Lebanon amid violence
The Indian Embassy in Beirut has issued an advisory strongly urging Indian citizens against travelling to Lebanon till further notice following the recent incident of airstrikes and blasts in communication devices.
Japan patrols Taiwan Strait for first time amid rising tensions with China
Japan has for the first time ever sent a Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel through the Taiwan Strait, local media reported on Thursday, in an apparent challenge to China's growing military assertiveness in the region.
51 killed, 223 injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon: Health Ministry
The Ministry on Wednesday confirmed casualties in several locations across southern and eastern Lebanon, including Bint Jbeil, Ain Qana, Qabrikha and Tebnine, Xinhua news agency reported.
EAM Jaishankar discusses strengthening strategic partnership with British Foreign Secretary
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy discussed on Wednesday strengthening their countries' strategic partnership, as India's top diplomat continued his round of meetings with leaders at the General Assembly's high-level meeting.
Kuki militants infiltration from Myanmar not confirmed: Manipur Police
Amidst criticism from various quarters including opposition parties and tribal organisations, Manipur Police late on Wednesday night said that the reports of infiltration of 900 trained Kuki militants from Myanmar to carry out attacks on Meiteis in the state on September 28, could not be substantiated on the ground.
Arunachal only state in NE which adopted Hindi as lingua franca: CM Pema Khandu
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said on Wednesday that Arunachal is the only state in the northeast region which has adopted Hindi as its lingua franca.
PM Modi's rally signals BJP set to renew focus on Vadra controversy in Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted Congress during an election rally in Gohana, Sonipat district, Haryana, on Wednesday. He accused the grand old party of handing over the state to "brokers and sons-in-law".
Govt to make Assam Accord’s committee report public: CM Sarma
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the state government will make Justice (Retd.) Biplab Kumar Sarma committee report regarding clause 6 of Assam Accord public in a day.
K’taka: Suspected killer, who chopped woman into 50 pieces, commits suicide
In a major development, the suspected killer who chopped 26-year-old Mahalaxmi, a single working woman in Bengaluru, into more than 50 pieces and stuffed the body parts into a fridge has committed suicide by hanging, police sources on Wednesday.
Reform of international financial, political structures including UNSC needed urgently: EAM Jaishankar
India called on Wednesday for urgent reforms of the international decision-making structures, especially the Security Council, to give the Global South its due representation.
Tripura to celebrate World Tourism Day on Sep 27; CM Dr Manik Saha to honour heroes who saved lives in deadly flood
Tripura, along with the rest of the world is readying the deck to celebrate the World Tourism Day on September 27 next through series of programmes. This year the theme of the day is – ‘’Tourism and Peace’.
RG Kar case: Exhibits changed, evidence tampered with at Tala Police station, CBI claims
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday claimed at a special court here that the exhibits and evidence in connection with the ghastly rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital were changed and tampered with at the Tala Police Station under the jurisdiction of which the state-run hospital falls.
Kangana Ranaut's controversial remarks: Unpacking coincidence vs strategy debate
Kangana Ranaut, the actor-turned-politician and Lok Sabha MP, has once again found herself at the centre of controversy with her recent remark calling for the return of the now-repealed farm laws.
Flood alert issued in 18 districts of West Bengal
Following the formation of a new low-pressure area in the central-western Bay of Bengal, alerts have been issued in 18 districts of West Bengal after heavy rains which resulted in the worsening of the flood situation.
Manipur Congress lodges FIR against BJP leaders over threats to Rahul
The Opposition Congress in Manipur on Wednesday filed an FIR against three BJP leaders and a Shiv Sena member over alleged threats made against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.
Pharmacists act as a bridge between doctors and nurses; CM Dr Manik Saha inaugurates observance of World Pharmacists Day
Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Wednesday inaugurated the observance of World Pharmacist Day here at RIPSAT College premise and said that the pharmacists act as a bridge between the doctors and nurses.