NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi intensified his criticism of SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch on Thursday, following her absence from a scheduled appearance before the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) in the capital. Buch was expected to address the panel but informed members that she was “not in a position to travel to Delhi.” Addressing […]
Politics
KOLKATA: In a bid to bolster the Trinamool Congress (TMC)’s grassroots reach and effectiveness, senior party leader Abhishek Banerjee has presented a proposal to Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, calling for a performance-based revamp within the party’s district organisations and municipalities. Abhishek, who serves as the party’s national general secretary and
Israel launched an early-morning aerial attack on Iran, targeting military sites in Ilam, Khuzestan, and Tehran. The operation, confirmed by Israeli officials, involved fighter jets, drones, and missiles in a three-phase assault. Iran reported two casualties among its defense forces, with limited damage to military installations. What we Know so far
In a sharp rebuke, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi questioned SEBI Chairperson Madhabi Puri Buch’s absence from a crucial Parliamentary committee meeting on Thursday, accusing her of avoiding accountability. Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition, demanded answers about who might be shielding Buch from scrutiny by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). “Why is Madhabi Buch hesitant
India’s recalled high commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Verma, has openly criticized Canada for what he describes as a profound diplomatic betrayal, following an unexpected and tense standoff. In a candid interview with PTI after his return to New Delhi, Verma revealed his shock at Canada’s behavior, calling it deeply unprofessional and likening it to being […]
KANPUR (UP): In a case of alleged corruption, two police officers and a local corporator were detained on Monday for extorting a bribe from a businessman in Kanpur. The accused policemen, Sub-Inspectors Ashish Chaudhry and Anuj Nagar, have been suspended from duty following the incident. According to officials, the two officers, in collusion with corporator […]
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced on Monday that 85 Indian nationals have been discharged from the Russian military, with ongoing efforts to secure the release of an additional 20 Indians. This issue is expected to be a key point of discussion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Monday that the recent Haryana election results have reinforced the people’s desire for stability, which was also reflected in his government’s return to power for a third consecutive term at the Centre. His comments came as he prepared to lead the BJP’s campaigns for the upcoming assembly elections in […]
MUMBAI: The Mumbai police, currently investigating the murder of NCP leader Baba Siddique, have issued a look-out circular (LOC) against three key suspects to prevent their escape from the country. This development, confirmed by a police official on Thursday, marks a crucial step in the ongoing investigation. The primary suspect named in the LOC is […]
A government school teacher, his wife and two daughters were allegedly shot dead at their rented accommodation on Thursday, over a month after the family lodged an FIR against a man saying he would be responsible if something untoward happened to them, police said. Superintendent of Police of Amethi Anoop Kumar Singh said it is […]
