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MEA condemns Pakistan airstrikes on Afghanistan. NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan’s air strikes and military operations on Afghan territory, describing them as a “blatant act of aggression” and saying that the attacks reflected Islamabad’s “persistent pattern of reckless behaviour”.In a statement, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said…

The Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) on Monday called for an immediate investigation into the alleged embezzlement of offerings at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, urging the government to take strict action against those responsible while renewing its demand that temples be managed solely by devotees.In a statement, the organisation described the alleged misuse of temple…

Nagpur consumer panel holds NHAI liable for pothole damage A consumer commission in Maharashtra’s Nagpur has held that collecting toll fees without ensuring well-maintained roads amounts to a “deficiency in service”. It directed the National Highways Authority of India to compensate a motorist whose vehicle was damaged after hitting potholes, as cited by PTI.In an…

The NEET-UG examination, originally held on May 3, was cancelled after allegations of a paper leak surfaced. NEW DELHI: Top officials from the educatin ministry and the National Testing Agency (NTA) will brief a Parliamentary panel this week on the lessons learnt from the NEET-UG re-examination and the reforms being undertaken to strengthen the country’s…

Yogi Adityanath announces second phase of Chalo School Campaign, calls on teachers, parents to ensure regular attendance LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday urged teachers and parents to work together to ensure every child attends school regularly as the state prepares to launch the second phase of its ‘Chalo School Campaign’ from…

Standing in a book-lined room at Le Cercle Littéraire in Kala Ghoda last week, Céline Malraux is trying to solve a family mystery.The French author never met her grandfather André Malraux, who died two years before she was born. Now, fifty years after the death of the celebrated novelist, Resistance fighter and France’s first culture…

“Ayodhya ki loot jhanki hai, Kashi-Mathura abhi baaki hai,” Pawan Khera said. NEW DELHI: The Congress party Monday claimed the State Bank of India (SBI) had recommended removing officials posted at the donation counting centre at Ayodhya Ram Temple, while taunting the ruling BJP as the probe into the fund embezzlement case widens.Calling the arrest…

The Chetak official said the Cessna landed on side of a highway. NEW DELHI: A trainee pilot operating a Cessna 152 belonging to Chetak Aviation “crash-landed” along a Highway near Aligarh on Monday. An official of the flying school said the woman (28) is safe. The DGCA has ordered a probe.This is the second flying…

West Bengal government announced a committee to draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state. NEW DELHI: Chief minister Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government Monday announced a committee to draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.“Former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Prakash Desai to head committee to draft UCC in West Bengal,” CM Suvendu Adhikari…

Faridabad businessman dies by suicide, Indian representatives to attend Ali Khamenei funeral India to send official representatives to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, signalling continued diplomatic engagement with Iran amid heightened regional tensions. Delhi unveils one of its most ambitious EV policy yet, banning new petrol and CNG two-wheelers from 2028 and mandating only electric autos…