Pakistan cancels all flights to PoK amid escalating tensions with India
Islamabad, April 30 (IANS) Pakistan on Wednesday announced cancellation of all domestic flights to Gilgit and Skardu amid escalating tensions with India after last week’s Pahalgam attack in which 26 innocent civilians lost their lives. “The decision to suspend the flights to the northern regions was made after a review of national airspace safety protocols. […]
Indian Ambassador reviews Haj preparations as pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, April 30 (IANS) Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan on Wednesday toured the Mina and Arafat camps to review the Haj preparations and discuss transportation arrangements in the Mashaer region of the Kingdom. He was accompanied by the Indian Consul General Fahad Suri, Consul Haj, Haj Coordinator, the service provider company, and […]
Large wildfire near Jerusalem forces evacuations, closes major highway
Jerusalem, April 30 (IANS) Israel has raised its emergency alert to the highest level and appealed for international assistance as fast-spreading wildfires erupted in the hills west of Jerusalem on Wednesday. Footage shared on social media showed drivers fleeing on foot as flames and thick black smoke loomed in the distance. The Fire and Rescue […]
Travesty of justice: Bangladesh SC stays High Court order granting bail to Chinmoy Das
Dhaka, April 30 (IANS) The Appellate Division of the Bangladesh Supreme Court on Wednesday evening stayed the High Court order given earlier in the day granting bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, or Chandan Kumar Dhar, the former ISKCON monk and spokesperson of Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jote in a sedition case. Judge of the Appellate […]
India-partnered ITER completes world’s largest magnet system
Saint-Paul-lez-Durance (France) April 30 (IANS) In a landmark achievement for fusion energy ITER, to which India is responsible for the delivery of cryostat, cooling water system and cryogenic system, has completed all components for the world’s largest, most powerful pulsed superconducting electromagnet system. ITER is an international collaboration of more than 30 countries to demonstrate […]
What PM Modi’s free hand to armed forces against terror means for cross-border action?
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unambiguous message during a high-level security meeting – ‘India is determined to deliver a crushing blow to terrorism’ – marks more than just a strong statement of resolve. The Prime Minister’s message portrays a strategic phase where decisive military options are firmly on the table. The […]
Bengal CM urges religious unity ahead of inauguration of Digha Jagannath temple tomorrow
Kolkata, April 29 (IANS) A day before the inauguration of the Lord Jagannath Temple at Digha in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal on Wednesday, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, on Tuesday, reminded the people about the culture of religious unity in the country. “People from different religions have already assembled at Digha. […]
Maha Cabinet approves policy for ship-building & recycling
Mumbai, April 29 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday cleared a comprehensive policy for ship-building, ship-repairing and ship-recycling. “The Port Development Policy has been amended from time to time, keeping in mind the needs of the state’s maritime sector, the condition of the market, and the expectations of entrepreneurs. […]
RLM Chief Upendra Kushwaha bats for census and delimitation
Patna, April 29 (IANS) Rajya Sabha MP and Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM) president Upendra Kushwaha on Tuesday strongly raised the issue of delayed census and delimitation, claiming that constitutional provisions have been subverted for decades, adversely affecting states like Bihar and undermining the principle of equal representation. Addressing the media persons, Kushwaha said: “According to […]
Switch off lights on April 30 for 15 min: AIMPLB calls for fresh stir against Waqf Act
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) After a brief suspension of pan-India agitation against the Waqf Act, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Tuesday made a fresh call to the Muslim community to join the protest against the ‘discriminatory and unconstitutional’ legislation. The AIMPLB has appealed to the people to switch off the […]
