Water has to be released from the reservoir only after which the under-construction dam can be repaired. Bhopal: Villagers shifted out to shelter camps due to the danger of a dam bursting in Madhya Pradesh are returning to their homes, even though the risk is far from over. They are worried about their cattle and … Read more
The seizure of classified U.S. government documents from Donald Trump’s sprawling Mar-a-Lago retreat spotlights the ongoing national security concerns presented by the former president, and the home he dubbed the Winter White House, some security experts say. Trump is under federal investigation for possible violations of the Espionage Act, which makes it unlawful to spy … Read more
(This story originally appeared in on Aug 12, 2022) Nitish Kumar took oath as the chief minister of Bihar for the eighth time this week. In the last three decades, the JD(U) stalwart has charted his own brand of “politics of survival” which has helped him stay in power for nearly 17 years now. Be … Read more
India’s anti-trust regulator CCI on Saturday approved the proposed acquisition of and by Adani Group-backed Endeavour Investments. According to various media releases issued on Saturday, the anti-trust regulator also approved three other acquisitions, involving amalgamation of Ltd, , HDFC Investments and HDFC Holdings. Through the combination, Endeavour proposes to acquire the entire share capital of … Read more
The Railways would hold a heritage run of a 167-year-old locomotive, the world’s oldest working steam engine, on Monday commemorating the 75th Independence Day celebrations. A heritage special service by EIR-21 would be run between Chennai Egmore and Kodambakkam railway stations here on August 15, the Railways said. The Express EIR 21 locomotive was originally … Read more
Last Updated: August 14, 2022, 01:02 IST The 75th Independence Medal has Ashoka Lion on the front and Ashoka Chakra on the back. (Image: Special arrangement) There is a tradition of giving out commemorative Independence Day medals to the armed forces and central armed police forces every 25 years India will be awarding newly minted … Read more
The state government is expected to save around Rs 19.53 crore annually.(File) Chandigarh: After the Punjab governor gave his assent to a bill limiting multiple pensions to former Members of Legislative Assembly(MLAs), the AAP government on Saturday issued a notification in this regard with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann saying it will save Rs 100 crores … Read more
The days of all-format cricketers are numbered. It’s hard to predict precisely when the proverbial last straw will break the camel’s back. What can be said is that it will happen, sooner than later. Last month, when England’s Ben Stokes announced retirement from the one-day internationals, his message was loud and clear: “three formats are … Read more
August has been a significant month in the history of modern India. On August 8, 1942, Mohandas Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement. A closer look at Bapu’s call tells us that his mission wasn’t just political. It also aimed at the social awakening of the masses in India. He didn’t imagine India of the … Read more
A 24-year-old New Jersey man who stabbed Mumbai-born author Salman Rushdie at a literary event in New York state has been charged with attempted murder and assault and remanded without bail to the Chautauqua County Jail, police said on Saturday. The New York State Police Jamestown, which is investigating the attack … Read more
