April 14, 2024 12:14 am | Updated 12:14 am IST - New Delhi External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday discussed with his British counterpart David Cameron the "emerging" situation in West Asia arising out of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The telephonic conversation between Mr. Jaishankar and Mr. …...Read More
Jaishankar speaks to U.K. Foreign Secretary Cameron, discusses West Asia situation
Lawmakers calls for President Biden to 'stand firm' and to support Israel
Lawmakers reacted after Iran launched drones from its own territory toward Israel late Saturday, calling for the White House to "stand firm" and "stop coddling Iran." Speaker Mike Johnson pledged America's "full resolve" to stand with Israel. "As Israel faces this vicious attack from Iran, America must show our full …...Read More
Charles Barkley gives Pelicans' Zion Williamson a lesson on how to fall in the NBA: 'Don’t be stupid'
A potentially scary moment for New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson Thursday night provided a teaching moment for NBA legend Charles Barkley. During Thursday’s broadcast of the Pelicans-Kings game, the "NBA on TNT" crew was discussing what initially looked like a serious injury for Williamson. Williamson, who was sidelined a …...Read More
Maldivian Airlines resumes flight service from Thiruvananthapuram
April 13, 2024 11:51 pm | Updated 11:51 pm IST - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM The Maldivian Airlines has resumed service from Thiruvananthapuram to Hanimaadhoo Island in Maldives after a hiatus. The service had been suspended for some time now following technical issues. The service will be two days a week. On Mondays …...Read More
No flags will be used in Rahul Gandhi’s poll campaign in Wayanad: Hassan
April 13, 2024 11:47 pm | Updated 11:47 pm IST - Wayanad No party flags will be used for Rahul Gandhi’s election campaign in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency, KPCC acting chief M.M. Hassan said here on Saturday. Hassan, who is also the United Democratic Front (UDF) convener, said that …...Read More
Man detained for misbehaving with student on metro skywalk
April 13, 2024 11:41 pm | Updated 11:42 pm IST - Bengaluru A 32-year-old man was apprehended by the Namma Metro security staff on Thursday afternoon for misbehaving with a college student on the skywalk connecting the Benniganahalli station on the Purple Line. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. when …...Read More
Rijkaard Salu Siafa: Man, 22, stabbed to death in Croydon named by police
A 22-year-old man who was stabbed to death in south London has been named by police. Rijkaard Salu Siafa was pronounced dead at the scene in Fellmongers Yard, Croydon, after officers were called just after 6pm on Friday. A 20-year-old man arrested nearby on suspicion of murder remains in custody. …...Read More
Millennium inscriptions shed light on polling system of Tamils
April 13, 2024 11:35 pm | Updated 11:35 pm IST Over a thousand years ago, Tamils had in place a properly documented system for elections and a 30-member ‘sabha’ for a village. The town of Uthiramerur, south of Chennai, has several inscriptions from the time of Parantaka Chola in 920 …...Read More
Government directs e-commerce firms to remove Bournvita and other drinks from ‘health drinks’ category
April 13, 2024 11:34 pm | Updated April 14, 2024 12:08 am IST - New Delhi The government has asked all the e-commerce companies to remove drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the health drinks category from their portals. "National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a statutory body …...Read More
Govt directs e-commerce firms to remove drinks, beverages from 'health drinks' category
April 13, 2024 11:34 pm | Updated 11:35 pm IST - New Delhi The government has asked all the e-commerce companies to remove drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the health drinks category from their portals. "National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), a statutory body constituted under section …...Read More
