US Lifts Eritrea Sanctions Imposed Over Ethiopia Conflict; Washington Cites Regional Interests as Red Sea…
WASHINGTON: The United States has lifted sanctions imposed on Eritrea in 2021 over its role in the deadly conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, with Washington saying the policy shift is intended to advance US regional interests. The sanctions, originally imposed in November 2021, targeted Eritrea’s Defense Force, President Isaias Afwerki’s ruling People’s Front for Democracy […]
Tractor Ploughs Into Ganesh Immersion Procession in Karnataka’s Raichur; Two Boys Killed, Four Injured, Driver…
RAICHUR: A Ganesh immersion procession turned tragic in Karnataka’s Raichur after an out-of-control tractor ploughed into a crowd, killing two boys and injuring four others on Friday night. The accident occurred near M. Iranna Circle in Sahirabad, Raichur city, as a procession carrying a Ganesh idol was proceeding towards the immersion site. The deceased have […]
New CBFC film certification rules: Drug warnings, UA age ratings and key changes explained
New Delhi: The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has introduced revised guidelines for film certification, bringing the framework in line with the latest changes in India’s film certification system. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting notified the new guidelines on September 18, replacing the certification guidelines issued in December 1991. One of the most […]
PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters; says youth will drive India’s journey towards Viksit…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly recruited youth at the 20th Rozgar Mela, calling on the younger generation to play a decisive role in shaping India’s development journey towards 2047. The appointment letters were handed over through video conferencing as the Rozgar Mela was organised […]
India’s per capita carbon emissions less than half global average, says PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday highlighted India’s relatively low per capita carbon emissions, saying the country’s contribution remains less than half the global average. PM Modi made the remarks while inaugurating an international conference on environment and climate. The two-day conference is being attended by environmental experts, Supreme Court judges, legal experts […]
21 Killed, Including 16 Policemen, in Suicide Blast at Mosque in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Islamabad: A suicide explosion at a mosque near a police facility in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province claimed at least 21 lives, including 16 policemen, during Friday prayers. Several others were injured in the blast, which took place near the old Police Lines in Kohat district. The powerful explosion triggered panic in the area as worshippers […]
TTD Ghee Adulteration Case: ED Arrests Sukriti Foods Promoter Kailash Chand Mangala
Visakhapatnam: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Kailash Chand Mangala, promoter of Sukriti Foods Private Limited, in connection with the alleged supply of adulterated ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD). Mangala was arrested under Section 19 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. He was produced before the Special Court for PMLA […]