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NEW DELHI: Stressing that warfare is now measured in hours and seconds, with satellites, drones and sensors redefining the nature of conflict, defence minister Rajnath Singh Monday directed the Coast Guard to develop a futuristic road map that anticipates new challenges, adapts new strategies and integrates cutting-edge technologies.“Preparedness, adaptability and rapid response must be the…
NEW DELHI: The Union commerce ministry told a key parliamentary panel Monday that US tariffs on India’s pharma exports will have a limited impact because India largely exports “generic drugs” instead of “patented drugs” that will bear the brunt of the US decision.At a meeting of the Public Accounts Committee, a top commerce ministry official,…
CHANDIGARH: Pension must be treated as income while calculating compensation in motor accident cases, Punjab and Haryana HC ruled, calling it a “deferred fruit of hard work”.Justice Varinder Aggarwal raised the compensation for Manjit Kaur and her son from Rs 7.9 lakh to Rs 31 lakh, noting the tribunal wrongly ignored her late husband Dharam…
BAREILLY: At least 38 shops — mainly belonging to the minority community — were sealed by authorities in Bareilly on Monday, days after a clash erupted between police and protesters of the “I Love Muhammad” campaign last Friday. Shop owners alleged that the civic action was a reprisal for the violence.Locals said the shops, selling…
NAGPUR: Holding that a minor’s consent for a physical relationship is “irrelevant” under current law, Nagpur bench of Bombay HC has refused to quash a case filed under Pocso Act against a 29-year-old Washim man who married a 17-year-old and fathered her child. HC ruled Friday that the FIR cannot be dismissed merely because the…
NEW DELHI: SC has ordered sending an additional chief metropolitan magistrate (ACMM) and a sessions judge in Delhi for training to the judicial academy after finding fault in orders passed by the judicial officers. Bail was granted by ACMM to a habitual offender couple and the same was upheld by sessions judge.A bench of Justices…
Ladakh groups boycott talks; door open: Govt SRINAGAR: Ladakh representatives withdrew Monday from scheduled talks with Union home ministry’s high-powered committee, demanding a judicial inquiry by a retired Supreme Court judge into the Sept 24 firing by security forces in Leh that killed four protesters and wounded more than 80. In response, govt said it…
The iconic song “Chak De! India” from the 2007 film initially faced seven rejections but ultimately became a beloved sports anthem. Composers Salim and Sulaiman Merchant created the track within hours, inspired by patriotism and sports spirit. Its popularity soared after India’s win in the 2007 T20 final. During the recent Asia Cup final, the…
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar believes the upcoming ODI World Cup in India, starting Tuesday, will be a defining moment for women’s cricket in the country.The Indian women’s team’s journey to the 2017 World Cup final in England significantly boosted the sport’s popularity. India is still pursuing its first global trophy, which Tendulkar believes could be…
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, president of All India Muslim Jamaat (Image credits: ANI) NEW DELHI: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi, president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, urged people to maintain peace following recent violence in Bareilly. Speaking to ANI on Monday, he said the situation in the city is now calm. “The situation in Bareilly…
