New Delhi, Mar 17 (UNI) The BJP has strongly criticised the Karnataka government’s decision to introduce reservations based on religion, terming it unconstitutional and contrary to the vision of Dr BR Ambedkar. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya on Monday said that the move, allegedly driven by Congress party’s vote-bank politics, goes against Ambedkar’s clear stance against…
New Delhi, Mar 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for bilateral talks at Hyderabad House today, where the agenda is expected to focus on the economic and security aspects of the ties. Earlier, the New Zealand PM paid tribute at the Rajghat. The MEA spokesperson said…
New Delhi, Mar 17 (UNI) Ahead of his talks with Prime Minister Modi later today, the New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said that he has brought along with him the biggest delegation, which includes a business delegation, Kiwi-Indians and a kapa haka team. Speaking to the media, he said: “The Indian government has been…
Srinagar, Mar 17 (UNI) After nearly a week-long wet spell, bright sunshine greeted people in Kashmir on Monday. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar said the weather will generally remain dry till March 26 with a chance of light snow over isolated higher reaches on the night of March 19. There are chances of a fresh spell…
Bengaluru, Mar 17 (UNI) Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Monday dismissed BJP leader Basanagouda Patil Yatnal’s claim that he would reveal the names of two ministers allegedly involved in the Ranya Rao gold smuggling case, accusing him of making baseless allegations for publicity. “Yatnal and other BJP leaders have a habit of shooting in the…
Raipur, Mar 17 (UNI) A commanding 74-run knock from Ambati Rayudu and a clinical bowling display by Vinay Kumar and Shahbaz Nadeem propelled India Masters to a resounding six-wicket victory over West Indies Masters in the final of the International Masters League T20 (IML) 2025 on Sunday. India’s disciplined bowling effort restricted West Indies to…
Beirut/Jerusalem, Mar 17 (UNI) Two people were killed on Sunday evening in Israeli airstrikes targeting a house in the village of Ainata in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanon’s Public Health Emergency Operations Center. The center, affiliated with Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, confirmed the airstrikes and casualties in a statement. A Lebanese security source said…
Moscow, Mar 17 (UNI) Russian aircraft Superjet made its first flight with Russian engine PD-8 in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, thus beginning flight tests of the engine as part of the aircraft, state corporation Rostec said. “The prototype of the Superjet aircraft made its first flight with domestic PD-8 engines. It took place in Komsomolsk-on-Amur and marked the…
Lima, Mar 17 (UNI) Renowned Peruvian singer Paul Flores, a member of the cumbia orchestra “Armonia 10,” died early Sunday morning, shortly after assailants attacked the band’s tour bus in Lima, local daily El Comercio reported. The attack occurred at around 2:35 a.m. local time (0735 GMT) on an avenue in the capital’s El Agustino…
Baghdad, Mar 17 (UNI) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani emphasised on Sunday that de-escalation and dialogue are the most effective paths to resolving crises in a region as sensitive and vital as the Middle East. He made the remarks amid rising tensions following U.S. military strikes on Yemen’s Houthi group. During a phone conversation…
