‘Nitin Nabin is my boss’: PM Modi congratulates new BJP chief; calls himself a ‘party worker’ | India News

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi NEW DELHI: “When it is about the party, Nitin Nabin is my boss,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, calling himself a “party worker” of the BJP, while addressing the gathering after the inauguration of young leader Nitin Nabin as the Bharatiya Janata Party’s youngest-ever national president.45-year-old Nitin Nabin, who hails […]

High drama in Tamil Nadu assembly: Governor R N Ravi walks out; alleges ‘national anthem insulted’ | India News

[ad_1] Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi (IANS photo) NEW DELHI: Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi walked out of the state assembly on Tuesday before delivering his inaugural address, expressing disappointment over what he said was a lack of respect for the National Anthem. He also claimed that his microphone was switched off during the proceedings.“I […]

Karnataka DGP in ‘sleaze’ storm: IPS officer Ramachandra Rao suspended as viral videos spark outrage; no one above law, says CM | Bengaluru News

[ad_1] BENGALURU: Karnataka DGP (Civil Rights Enforcement) K Ramachandra Rao was suspended on Monday night after the state government ordered a probe into unverified sleaze videos allegedly showing the senior IPS officer in intimate acts with women inside his office. Chief minister Siddaramaiah said disciplinary action would follow a detailed inquiry. “We will take action. […]

Noida techie death: CEO removed, CM Yogi Adityanath orders SIT probe; report due in 5 days | Noida News

[ad_1] NOIDA: UP govt on Monday removed Lokesh M as CEO of Noida Authority and formed an SIT to inquire into the death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned Friday night after his car plunged into a waterlogged trench at a commercial site in Sector 150. The action followed CM Yogi Adityanath taking “serious […]

India, UAE to elevate ties with strategic defence partnership | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The rapidly expanding India-UAE relationship received another upgrade Monday with the two countries signing a letter of intent for a strategic defence partnership as PM Narendra Modi hosted President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for a visit that lasted little over three hours but yielded several important outcomes and announcements.These included four […]

Live-in relationships a cultural shock, but women must get status of wife: Madras high court | Chennai News

[ad_1] CHENNAI: Expressing concern over live-in relationships ‘happening everywhere’ and calling it a ‘cultural shock’, Madras high court said women in such relationships ought to be protected by granting the status of a wife.“Live-in relationships are a cultural shock to Indian society, but they are happening widely everywhere. The girls assume that they are modern […]

‘We must be bold enough to change’: UN chief’s strong call for reform in Security Council — Is it good news for India?

[ad_1] United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres has once again voiced his support for reform in the Security Council, calling it not just “important” but an “essential” step.“Reforming the Security Council is not just important – it is essential. Those who try to cling to privileges today risk paying the price tomorrow. We must all be […]

‘Curiosity about blondes’: Teen boy gropes American woman on Delhi metro; family says victim ‘overreacting’ | India News

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: An American woman faced a shocking incident of sexual harassment on the Delhi Metro when a teenage boy groped her after she agreed to a photo. The boy’s mother and sister defended his actions, claiming he was simply curious about blondes.Gaurav Sabnis, an Indian-origin professor at New Jersey’s Stevens Institute of Technology, […]

‘President Putin invited’: Russia on Trump’s Gaza ‘Board of Peace’; seeks clarification on ‘nuances’

[ad_1] Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump US President Donald Trump has invited his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to join the proposed Gaza “Board of Peace,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.He added that Moscow would first seek to “clarify all the nuances” of the proposal with Washington before taking a decision. Why Donald Trump […]

Massive blaze at Karachi mall: Death toll rises to 14; rescue operations continue

[ad_1] Karachi mall fire (AP image) The death toll from a major fire at an old shopping mall in Pakistan’s Karachi has risen to 14 after rescue teams recovered eight more bodies from the debris, officials said on Monday.The blaze broke out late Saturday night at Gul Plaza, a multi-storey wholesale and retail market on […]