Marking St George’s Day, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivered a strong message against what he termed “plastic patriotism”, accusing some groups of misusing the St George’s Cross to spread hate and division.In a statement, Starmer said that the flag belongs to the “vast majority” who believe in unity, respect and shared values, rather than…
Lucknow’s food safety authorities took decisive action by confiscating nearly ten tonnes of food items LUCKNOW: A two day enforcement drive by the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) in Lucknow against suspected adulterated and unsafe food products led to the collection of 19 food samples, seizure of nearly 9.8 tonnes of food items and…
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan will no longer function in its present form, the government has concluded hardening its position on the contentious water issue amid little indication of Islamabad discontinuing its covert backing of cross-border terrorism. India is not yet actively considering abandoning the World Bank-brokered 1960 Treaty – an option it…
(L) Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former director general of health services (Image- Social Media), (R) Representative Image NEW DELHI: Delhi govt’s Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has arrested Dr Vatsala Aggarwal, former director general of health services (DGHS), and Neeraj Chopra, former deputy controller of accounts, in connection with a Rs 640-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical items,…
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Saudi Pro League trophy. (Pic credit: Al Nassr) Cristiano Ronaldo is back where he believes Al Nassr belong. After spending last season in Asia’s second-tier competition, the Saudi giants return to the AFC Champions League Elite on Tuesday, with Ronaldo once again chasing the one major continental club trophy that has…
Gujarat’s cumulative renewable energy capacity rose to 49,115MW from around 47,178MW in the previous month Ahmedabad: Gujarat added nearly 2GW of fresh renewable energy capacity in April, solidifying its position as India’s top renewable energy-producing state. Latest data from the Union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) showed Gujarat’s cumulative renewable energy capacity rising…
Competition commission of India NEW DELHI: In a sweeping order examining pricing practices at private super-speciality hospitals in Delhi NCR, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) raised concerns over how admitted patients are routed towards in-house pharmacies, diagnostics and consumables, with the regulator observing that patients often become “locked-in” once admitted.The 32-page order relating to…
Chennai: A 70-year-old man was rescued by fire and rescue services after he accidentally fell into a 30-foot-deep public well near his house in Pallavaram on Tuesday.Joseph, of Pallavaram’s Purushothaman Street, lost his balance and fell into an unused well due to age-related instability. As the well was dry, his fall caused multiple injuries. Residents…
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have built more than just successful careers in cricket and Bollywood. Together, the couple has created a wide-ranging financial and business portfolio that extends into fashion, hospitality, food-tech, fitness, media, lifestyle and startup investments.Their combined net worth is estimated at more than ₹1,300 crore, according…
Chandigarh: Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) functionary and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal Friday appealed to Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis to retain the autonomous character of Takht Sri Hazur Sahib Board in Nanded, Maharashtra, and withdraw the draft law seeking to fill it with govt nominees.In a letter to CM Fadnavis, she said the…
