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NEW DELHI: Over 100 schools in the national capital received bomb threats on Saturday morning, which were subsequently declared a hoax following thorough inspections, officials said.The e-mail received at 6.10 am on Saturday came from a group that called itself ‘Terrorizers111’. Sources in the police said the group had previously sent similar e-mails to schools,…
NEW DELHI: Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday slammed the central government after US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to raise the fee that companies pay to sponsor H-1B applicants to $100,000, calling the foreign policy “weak.“Addressing a press conference, Akhilesh Yadav claimed that India is dependent on other nations for goods,…
US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a hefty annual fee of $100,000 on H-1B visas has triggered widespread debate. Indian industry leaders, political voices and community representatives have all weighed in, warning that the move could backfire on the US while benefiting India. What is changing? On Friday, Trump signed a proclamation introducing a…
NEW DELHI: The monsoon devastation in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 427 lives between June 20 and September 20, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). Of these, 243 deaths were caused by rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, drowning and lightning, while 184 fatalities occurred in road accidents during the same period. Public…
India will take on Pakistan in the first match of their Super 4s in the 2025 Asia Cup. (Getty Images) The International Cricket Council (ICC) has appointed Andy Pycroft as the match referee for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 Super 4s match between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. This appointment…
PM Modi and Rahul Gandhi (R) NEW DELHI: The Congress on Saturday unleashed a coordinated attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the Donald Trump-led US administration announced a jaw-dropping $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications – a move set to hit India’s tech talent hard. Leading the charge, LoP in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi…
Arvind Kejriwal (left), Rekha Gupta (agencies) NEW DELHI: Former Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday criticised the BJP‑led government over a spate of bomb threats received by Delhi schools, saying that despite the threats, “in a year, no one has been caught, nor has any action been taken.”Earlier in the day…
Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif (ANI file photo) Days after Islamabad and Riyadh signed a new defence pact, Pakistan’s defence minister Khawaja Asif has asserted that Saudi Arabia will stand by Pakistan in the event of a war with India.Speaking to Geo TV, the anchor asked Asif, “Will Saudi Arabia get involved if India and…
Maharashtra has emerged as the leading hub of wealth creation in India, with 1,78,600 millionaire households, marking a 194 per cent increase since 2021, according to the Mercedes-Benz Hurun India Wealth Report 2025. The state’s growth is strongly supported by a 55 per cent surge in its Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) since 2020-21, with…
BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya (ANI file photo) NEW DELHI: BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Congress following controversial remarks by former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi and Congress leader Sam Pitroda.Malviya slammed the grand old party for its alleged “soft corner for Pakistan” and accused it of…
