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Strong winds, dust storms sweep Delhi-NCR; red alert issued for rain NEW DELHI: Shortly after an intense dust storm and strong winds swept across Delhi-NCR on Tuesday afternoon, rainfall was reported in parts of the region, prompting the IMD to issue a red alert for severe thunderstorms, lightning and rain over the next few hours.According…

“Mohan Yadav, has become the mastermind of this loot,” alleges Jairam Ramesh. Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Jairam Ramesh on Tuesday accused the BJP government in Madhya Pradesh of widespread corruption, alleging that chief minister Mohan Yadav was at the centre of what he termed an “engine of loot”.In a post on X,…

Mamata Banerjee ousts Firhad Hakim, 7 other rebels from TMC NEW DELHI: The Mamata Banerjee-led faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Tuesday expelled her former aide and ex-Kolkata mayor Firhad Hakim, along with seven other rebel leaders, a day after the dissident camp “ousted” the former West Bengal chief minister as the party’s chairperson.The…

A Pune trekker’s (L) death at Lohagad fort, initially ruled an accident, has taken a shocking turn. Police now suspect his fiancée (R) and her male friend deliberately pushed him into a deep gorge. PUNE: Pune police on Tuesday said the death of 26-year-old trekker Ketan Vishal Agarwal, initially believed to be an accident, is…

AI generated image, used only for representational purpose Weak stock market returns? Foreign investors continuing to sell? SIP investors have simply carried on, making their monthly investments without missing a beat.According to a recent JP Morgan report, Dalal Street having a sluggish run over the past two financial years, money has continued to flow steadily…

DRDO test fires the Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile. (Image credit: DRDO) The Ministry of Defence is preparing an initiative to strengthen the country’s defence industrial base by establishing seven specialised manufacturing clusters across the country. This framework, which is distinct from the defence industrial corridors located in Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu,…

The United Arab Emirates reported interest in acquiring India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missile and Akashteer air-defence system reflects its broader efforts to strength both its offensive and defensive capabilities while diversifying military suppliers beyond its traditional western partners.According to a Reuters report, India and the UAE are holding preliminary discussions on the possible sale of…

A Special Investigation Team has submitted its initial findings to the Uttar Pradesh government regarding allegations of embezzlement of donations for the Ayodhya Ram temple Lucknow: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government to probe the alleged embezzlement of devotees’ offerings at the Ram Temple has submitted its preliminary investigation report…

Buying land means going through several documents, such as ownership papers, survey maps and revenue records, to confirm its details. These steps are crucial to minimise chances of any disputes afterwards. To make the process easier, government is rolling out Bhu-Aadhaar, a 14-digit Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) that gives every piece of land…

A Chinese J-10 fighter aircraft rolls out of an hangar. (Image credit: Chinese military) The Bangladeshi Air Force (BAF) is expected to acquire 24 J-10CE fighter aircraft from China. If concluded, this would be a major defence deal, not only for Bangladesh, but also for China, as this would be the second such deal for…