New Delhi: A recent notification by the Trump administration that Columbia University failed to meet the standards for accreditation could have far-reaching consequences for students, particularly international students, many of whom are from India, experts said. Loss of accreditation could mean that securing a visa for studying at Columbia will not be possible. Students may become ineligible for scholarships and grants, and those graduating could struggle for jobs as their degrees would lose r...Read More
MUMBAI: "A decade-old dream has been realised. It's not just a road but a corridor of prosperity for Maharashtra," said chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, referring to the Nagpur-Mumbai Expressway, whose final stretch he inaugurated on Thursday. Throwing open the 76-km stretch between Igatpuri in Nashik and Amane in Thane, Fadnavis also said the expressway would halve travel time between Mumbai and Nagpur, to just eight hours. He said the 701-km-long road corridor, officially called the 'Hindu ...Read More
Lucknow: Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has sharply criticized the disqualification of Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Abbas Ansari, alleging the BJP government selectively targets opposition leaders. The remarks came after Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana declared Ansari's Mau seat vacant following his hate speech conviction. "Only socialist leaders face membership cancellations," Yadav stated during a Lucknow press conference, noting that ruling party members routinely make ...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 6 (PTI) The family of Syed Adil Shah, a pony rider slain in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, expressed profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday and said his public acknowledgement of their loved one's sacrifice significantly boosted their morale. Speaking at a public address in Katra after inaugurating a new rail service connecting Kashmir to the rest of the country, the prime minister lauded Adil Shah, saying that the young man was simply trying to earn ...Read More
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have greeted the people on the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, which will be celebrated on Saturday, June 07, 2025. In his message, the LG said: "Eid Mubarak! Heartiest greetings and good wishes to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. "Eid embodies the spirit of sacrifice and forgiveness. Let us reiterate our resolve to strengthen the foundations of unity, harmony and brotherhood in the society and work with love a...Read More
GUWAHATI: The brother of Sonam Raghuvanshi, the Indore woman who has been missing from Meghalaya's Sohra (Cherrapunjee) area since May 23, suspects she was abducted by local miscreants. The decomposed body of Sonam's husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, was recovered from a gorge on June 2. The police said he was murdered. Govind Raghuvanshi, the missing woman's brother, said there was every reason to believe she was abducted by locals. He expressed disappointment with the search operation, which he sai...Read More
Lucknow: A man accused of kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Lucknow was killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma, 24.Police said he was a habitual offender, and several criminal cases were lodged against him at various police stations. Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.On Thursday, a complaint was registered at Alambagh police station that a three-year-old girl was k...Read More
The Election Commission has upgraded its system for generating post-poll statistical reports, replacing manual methods with automation and data integration. This streamlined approach ensures faster reporting and accessibility of poll-related data at the constituency level. The new system facilitates the creation of various statistical reports for Lok Sabha and assembly elections, improving data dissemination.The Election Commission on Thursday said it has streamlined its system to generate vario...Read More
On the 41st anniversary of Operation Bluestar, pro-Khalistan slogans echoed at the Akal Takht in Amritsar. Supporters of radical Sikh groups raised these slogans. Dal Khalsa activists displayed portraits of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale and Khalistani flags. Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj led prayers for the release of Sikh prisoners. Harjinder Singh Dhami honored families of those killed in the 1984 operation.Pro-Khalistan slogans were on Friday raised by supporters and activists of radical Sikh outfi...Read More
The agency has now moved a fresh plea for their remand in the court, saying the duo need to be interrogated about alleged involvement of other senior officials of NCLT in the bribery case. The CBI has approached a city court seeking custody of deputy registrar of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai bench, arrested for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 3 lakh from a businessman for helping to favourably settle ownership dispute of a hotel. The CBI on May 29 arrested d...Read More
Shariq MajeedLudhiana: The Congress, on Thursday, claimed that a large section of Ludhiana's legal fraternity had come out in support of party's bypoll candidate, Bharat Bhushan Ashu during a special meeting held on Wednesday. Reiterating their support for Ashu, senior advocate Rajiv Kaushal described him as a "symbol of courage in the face of political vendetta." "Ashu's unwavering commitment to public service and his clean record have earned him the respect of the legal fraternity," he said. A...Read More
Nagpur: In a significant blow to the Maoist movement in the Dandakaranya region, 12 senior Maoists surrendered before chief minister Devendra Fadnavis during his visit to Gadchiroli district on Friday. The event, attended by state minister and Gadchiroli's co-guardian minister Ashish Jaiswal, marks a milestone in the state's ongoing efforts to curb Naxalism through its surrender and rehabilitation policy, in place since 2005.The surrendered Maoists include high-ranking members, including Sapna a...Read More
Ludhiana: AAP minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond criticised the BJP and Congress for their "alliance" against AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora in Ludhiana West. "BJP has conceded defeat and is urging voters not to support AAP. Their fear of Sanjeev Arora's clean image is evident," Sond said. He also slammed the "unethical tactics" of the Congress and BJP, which, he claimed, were aimed at diverting attention from Bharat Bhushan Ashu's "corruption scandals." He urged residents to choose honesty and develop...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's commitment to fighting terrorism, stating that India stands firm and resolute in its collective fight against this threat in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about strengthening ties with Central Asia, following the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue and posted on X, 'Delighted to meet with the Foreign...Read More
NEW DELHI (AP) -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated one of the most ambitious railway projects ever built in India, which will connect the Kashmir Valley to the vast Indian plains by train for the first time. Dubbed by government-operated Indian Railways as one of the most challenging tracks in the world, the 272-kilometer (169-mile) line begins in the garrison city of Udhampur in Jammu region and runs through Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city of Srinagar. The line ends in ...Read More
Mumbai: Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Friday said whatever the people of Maharashtra wish will happen, comments coming amid speculation over the possibility of an alliance between his party and the MNS led by his cousin Raj.Talking to reporters, the former CM said there was no confusion in the minds of workers of both parties about an alliance. Speculation about the alliance has picked up pace ahead of civic body polls and the poor show by MNS and UBT Sena in the 2024 assembly electi...Read More
Srinagar, June 06: The chronic shortage of adequate parking spaces in Srinagar's principal commer-cial districts is causing mounting concern, with both traders and shoppers voicing frustration over its impact on business and daily life. As vehicle numbers continue to rise, bustling marketplaces such as Lal Chowk, Nowhatta, Khawaja Bazar, Goni Khan, Khanyar, Khayam, Bohrikadal, and Maharaja Bazar are struggling to accommodate visitors. The scarcity is discouraging potential customers, leading to...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India] June 7 (ANI): Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy conveyed his greetings to the Muslim community on Bakrid (Eid al Adha), a festival celebrated as a symbol of sacrifice, an official statement said. The Chief Minister remembered that Muslims all over the world celebrate Eid al-Kabir in memory of one of the Islamic prophets, Ibrahim Assalam, who announced his readiness to sacrifice his son, obeying the orders of Almighty Allah. CM Revanth Reddy expressed that t...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] June 7 (ANI): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi demanded that Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in connection with the June 4 stampede near Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium that claimed 11 lives and left dozens injured. On Bengaluru stampede, Joshi told reporters, 'The state government should bear moral responsibility. Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar should not continue on his position even for a moment. CM and Deputy CM sh...Read More
Jammu, Jun 06: The Jammu-Kashmir unit of Shiv Sena (UBT) has warmly welcomed the "realisation of the long-standing dream of running trains from Kashmir to Kanyakumari" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday dedicated the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project to the nation. The PM also flagged off the first Vande Bharat train to Srinagar from Katra railway station in Reasi district and threw open the rail route from Kashmir to KanyaKumari. The party's State chief Manish Sahni,...Read More
Srinagar, June 6: Anticipation is running high as the first Vande Bharat Express from Katra to Srinagar is set to commence operations tomorrow, June 7. According to railway officials, the train has received overwhelming response from across the country, with all seats fully booked. "There is considerable enthusiasm among people for the inaugural journey. All available seats have been reserved, and 36 passengers are currently on the waiting list," said Udipan Sharma, Senior Railway Officer, Nort...Read More
Srinagar, June 06 : "Kashmir to Kanyakumari is no longer just a slogan -- it is now a reality," said Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) and dedicated the Chenab and Anji rail bridges to the nation. Calling it a "momentous occasion," the Lieutenant Governor expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for turning a decades-old dream into reality. "The Prime Minister has connected the hea...Read More
Srinagar, June 06: Chairman of the All Party Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC), Jagmohan Singh Raina, has extended warm greetings to the Muslim community on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha. In his message, Raina said that Eid-ul-Azha is a festival of sacrifice, compassion, and devotion, and serves as a reminder of the values of unity and selflessness. He expressed hope that the occasion would strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and communal harmony in Jammu and Kashmir. He further emp...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 06: Political leaders in Jammu and Kashmir have extended greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. They expressed hope that the revered occasion brings peace and prosperity to the region. Dr Farooq Abdullah National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the people on Eid-ul-Adha, wishing them peace, prosperity and unity. In his message, Dr Abdullah reflected on the profound significance of the day, saying, "As ...Read More
Katra, June 06: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a powerful message to Pakistan and ter-rorists today, reaffirming India's resolve to protect Jammu and Kashmir from terrorism and ex-ternal aggression. "Whenever Pakistan hears the name Operation Sindoor, it will be reminded of its humiliating de-feat," Modi declared, referring to the recent successful military operation that struck terror infra-structure inside Pakistan. He said Operation Sindoor demonstrated the strength of Aatmnirbhar B...Read More
Katra, June 06: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday described the launch of the Vande Bha-rat Express to Kashmir as a "historic accomplishment," saying the new railway link connecting the Valley with the rest of India will transform tourism, boost trade, and improve the daily lives of people across the region. Speaking at a large gathering in Katra after Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Che-nab and Anji bridges and flagged off the first Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srin...Read More
Hyderabad: An elderly couple was murdered by two unidentified persons in their duplex apartment in Rajendranagar on Thursday. Police suspect it to be a case of murder for gain.According to the police, the deceased were identified as Shaik Abdullah (77), a retired bank employee, and his wife Rizwana (70), a retired polytechnic college lecturer. They were found dead with multiple stab injuries by the building's watchman on Friday.According to police officials, Abdullah had sustained seven stab inj...Read More
NEW DELHI: In a dramatic turn of events, Canadian PM Mark Carney called PM Modi and invited him for the G7 summit that begins eight days from now at Kananaskis in Alberta. Modi accepted the invitation and said he was looking forward to meeting him at the summit.The announcement by Modi on X followed almost a week of suspense over his participation because of a lack of invitation, drawing barbs from the opposition about his possible exclusion from the summit. India is not a member of G7 but Modi ...Read More
Srinagar, June 06: Thousands of businessmen, traders and fruit dealers in Srinagar have hailed the launch of the first Vande Bharat Express between Katra and Srinagar as a transforma-tive step for trade and commerce in the region. Flagged off on Friday by Prime Minister Naren-dra Modi, the high-speed rail link fulfils a long-pending demand for direct and reliable connec-tivity between the Kashmir Valley and the rest of India. They were watching eagerly, hopeful that this new railway link will r...Read More
Ludhiana: Hours after Bharat Bhushan Ashu, Congress candidate for Ludhiana West byelection, received Vigilance Bureau (VB) summons in a cheating and forgery case, Ludhiana VB SSP Jagatpreet Singh was on Friday suspended for "grave misconduct and dereliction of duty''. Reacting to this, the Congress leader said it was a bid by "frustrated" Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to intimidate party cadres and hinder his poll campaign.While the leaders of AAP claimed that Ashu, in connivance with the SSP, had got t...Read More