The Indian Coast Guard detained an Iranian fishing vessel, with six Indian crew, off the Kerala coast yesterday. The Defence Ministry said that the swift sea-air coordinated operation involved the ships and aircraft of the Indian Coast Guard. After intercepting the boat, an Indian Coast Guard team investigated the vessel and checked the involvement of
Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah today alleged that the Congress party is anti-OBC and is implementing religion-based reservation at the cost of the interest of backward classes. Addressing a public meeting in Narghoghi (नरघोघी) in Sarairanjan, under the Ujiarpur parliamentary constituency Mr. Shah said in Karnataka Congress has given five per
In IPL cricket, Mumbai Indians will face Sunrisers Hyderabad at Wankhede stadium in Mumbai this evening. Five-time winners Mumbai Indians are lying at the bottom of the points table, whereas Sunrisers Hyderabad are at the fourth spot. Tomorrow, Delhi Capitals will take on Rajasthan Royals at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The
In Telangana, electioneering gained momentum with top leaders of various political parties making whirlwind tours in support of their party candidates. All major parties stepped up campaigning with less than a week time left for electioneering. All the 17 Lok Sabha Constituencies will go to polls on the 13th of this month. BJP President J
In the forex market, the rupee closed at 83 rupees and 50 paise against the US dollar today. The dollar index, which indicates the US dollar’s strength against a basket of six other leading currencies was up at 105.05 in intra-day trade.
In Women’s Cricket, the fourth match of the five-match T20 series between India and Bangladesh is underway in Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Bangladesh today. India were 48 for 2 in 5.5 overs, a short while ago. Earlier, Bangladesh had won the toss and opted to field. Harmanpreet Kaur is leading the Indian Women’s
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court today refused to grant bail to BRS leader K Kavitha in connection with the ED and CBI cases related to the excise policy case. Special Judge Kaveri Baweja rejected the bail petitions filed by Kavitha in the cases filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED).
India has asserted that it has one of the most stringent norms for pesticide residues in food items and dismissed the reports that the country’s food regulator permits higher pesticide residues limits in herbs and spices. The Union Health Ministry has clarified that maximum residue limits are different for various food products based on risk
All necessary arrangements have been made for the free and fair voting in Gujarat tomorrow. Voting will be held for 25 Lok Sabha seats and five assembly seats of the state tomorrow. Polling parties are being dispatched to their respective polling stations today. Special arrangements including sheds, medical aid and drinking water have been set
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has said that education is crucial for everyone as it opens the door to progress, prosperity and empowerment. Addressing the 62nd Foundation Day of School of Open Learning of Delhi University today, Mr Dhankhar said, education can bring a big change in the society as it brings equality and do away