“If you’re not close enough, your photo isn’t good enough”: Remembering Raghu Rai
In one of the most memorable photos taken by Raghu Rai Bhopal gas tragedyA grieving father holds his dead child – the stark black-and-white photo titled “Burying an Unknown Child” not only defined one of the world’s worst…
‘Our nuclear scientists make Bharat proud’: Top quotes from PM Modi’s ‘Mann ki Baat’ speech
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation and praised India’s civilian nuclear programme. The Prime Minister said in the 133rd episode of his monthly radio show Mann Ki Baat that the show is making a significant…
Assembly polls: Voter turnout reaches 93.2% in West Bengal, 85.1% in Tamil Nadu
KOLKATA/CHENNAI: Bengal recorded a historic 93.2 per cent turnout in the first phase of assembly elections, while Tamil Nadu’s final provisional figures stabilized at 85.1 per cent after minor revisions, Election Commission data showed on…
‘I’m relieved to know that Trump and First Lady are safe’: PM Modi says there is no violence in democracy
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Expressed relief Sunday that U.S. president was safe Donald TrumpFirst Lady Melania Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance following the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.“Following the…
Allahabad HC: Chasing consensual couple to police is illegal
The Allahabad High Court quashed an FIR against a young couple from Saharanpur who got married consensually, saying the police “caused great harm by registering such FIR and more importantly, by pursuing the young couple and sometimes with ulterior…
SWISS Delhi-Zurich flight engine catches fire during takeoff roll; aircraft evacuated on runway
New Delhi: Six passengers aboard SWISS Delhi-Zurich flight LX 147 have been admitted to hospital on Sunday morning as everyone on board the aircraft had to be evacuated on the IGIA runway using emergency slides. At around 1.08 a.m., the Airbus A330 was…
Sanjay Singh: AAP defector’s move ‘illegal’
New Delhi: AAP leader Sanjay Singh addressed a press conference in New Delhi. (Press Trust photo) New Delhi: Even as separatists claim they have legally cemented their position by merging two-thirds of the party members in the Upper House with the BJP,…
Sitharaman: High turnout in Bengal, TN to change
Mumbai: High turnout in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu points to the possibility of anti-incumbency and political change, FM Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday, while describing defections on the appeal of the BJP’s governance and leadership.Linking…
In biggest overhaul, 4 new members join Niti Aayog under Ashok Lahiri
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) shakes hands with newly appointed Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Ashok Lahiri. (PMO via PTI Photo) The government has restructured the Niti Aayog, appointing Ashok Lahiri as its new vice-chairman and appointing four new…
Electricity demand falls short of expectations, officials say consumption could surge further
New Delhi: India’s peak power demand hit an all-time high of 252 gigawatts on April 24 as temperatures soared across the country, pushing power consumption to record levels, reports Atul Mathur.Power demand hit 252.1 GW at 3:28 pm on Friday, up…