Kuwait has about seven percent of global oil reserves. (File) Kuwait's emir on Saturday named a new crown prince, Sheikh Sabah Khaled al-Hamad al-Sabah, state media reported, just six months after taking over the throne and weeks after suspending parliament. The 71-year-old sheikh was the Gulf state's foreign minister from …...Read More
Kuwait's Emir Names Former PM As New Crown Prince: Report
Photos: Voting On At World's Highest Polling Station
At a staggering altitude of 15,256 feet, Tashigang is home to the highest polling station in the world. Prem Lal arrived early at the sub-divisional magistrate's office on Thursday, the icy cold and crisp morning air hinting at the challenges ahead. As one of the 29 booth-level officers deployed from …...Read More
With AK-47s From Pak, Bishnoi Gang Plotted Salman Khan Murder Plan: Sources
Cops have registered an FIR and arrested four individuals linked to this conspiracy. The Navi Mumbai Police have uncovered yet another plot to assassinate Bollywood actor Salman Khan. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang had allegedly conspired to strike Mr Khan's car in Maharashtra's Panvel, armed with weapons sourced from a Pakistani …...Read More
Bail Petitions Deferred, Arvind Kejriwal Will Have To Return To Jail Tomorrow
The Delhi chief minister had sought interim bail on medical grounds. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will have to return to jail tomorrow after a Delhi court deferred the hearing on his petition for interim bail today. The petition will be heard on Wednesday, a day after counting for the …...Read More
Massive Fire At Delhi's Kashmere Gate Police Station, Documents Destroyed
According to the police, there have been no reports of casualties or injuries. The Kashmere Gate Metro police station in Delhi burst into flames last night, leaving the facility in ruins. The fire incident was reported to the Delhi Fire Department around 12:45 am. At least 12 fire brigade vehicles …...Read More
"Exit Polls Deeply Unscientific, Have Sense Of Reality On Ground": Shashi Tharoor
After the exit polls predicted a third straight win for the Bharatiya Janata Party including a huge gain in the south, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor termed the predictions "deeply unscientific" and said they are instead interested in the votes of people. He also said that BJP won't be making gains …...Read More
Rahul Gandhi Told To Appear Before Bengaluru Court On June 7 In Defamation Case
File photo A court here on Saturday directed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to appear before it in a defamation case filed by the BJP and granted bail to Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and his deputy D K Shivakumar in connection with the matter. Rahul Gandhi was asked to appear before …...Read More
Did Delhi's Mungeshpur Record 52.9 Degrees Celsius? Minister Clarifies
Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the weather station in Delhi that recorded a temperature of 52.9 degrees Celsius in Delhi - the highest ever in India - had suffered a sensor error. The Ministry of Earth Sciences and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) investigated the temperature …...Read More
Brahmaputra Water Level Rises After Heavy Rain In Assam, 3.5 Lakh People Affected
The flood situation in Assam is still grim The water level of the Brahmaputra River has been rising following incessant rainfall in many parts of Assam and other neighbouring states in the past couple of days. The water levels of the Kopili River, Barak River, Katakhal River, and Kushiyara River …...Read More
"Thank You Bharat": India's First Woman Ambassador At UN Ruchira Kamboj Signs Off
Married to businessman Diwakar Kamboj, they have one daughter. After an illustrious career spanning over 35 years, India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ruchira Kamboj, has retired, the senior diplomat said on Saturday. The first woman diplomat to occupy the prestigious position as the Ambassador of India at the …...Read More
