New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) India’s retail inflation eased to a nearly six-year low of 3.16 per cent in April, driven by a sharp decline in food prices, particularly vegetables, pulses and meat. According to data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday, food inflation dropped to 1.78 per cent,…
New Delhi, May 22 (UNI) In a tit-for-tat move Pakistan on Thursday expelled a staff member of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad and asked him to leave the country within 24 hours, declaring him persona non grata. Pakistan’s move comes a day after India expelled a Pakistani diplomat from New Delhi for indulging in…
London, July 13 (UNI) England claimed a consolation win in the final T20 of the series against India as they edged a last-ball thriller at Edgbaston. Chasing 168, England needed six from the final over with seven wickets in hand, but lost stand-in captain Tammy Beaumont and Amy Jones to leave one run needed from…
Nagpur Mar 18 (UNI) The situation is under control, and a curfew is imposed in several parts of Nagpur, while no fresh incident of violence was reported after it broke out in the city on Monday following rumours that a holy book had been desecrated during a demonstration seeking the removal of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s…
Prayagraj, Feb 10 (UNI) After taking a sacred dip at Sangam, President Droupadi Murmu visited Akshaya Vat and Saraswati Koop and offered prayers at the Bade Hanuman Temple during Maha Kumbh on Monday. The President was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during her visit. After performing the sacred…
Bhopal, May 31 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Madhya Pradesh’s capital to address the Women Empowerment Maha Sammelan on the occasion of the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar. He is also scheduled to deliver a strong message against terrorism, with specific reference to Operation Sindoor. During the event,…
Kabul, Feb 14 (UNI) At least four people have been injured as a hand grenade was thrown into a mosque in north Afghanistan’s Samangan province Friday, local media reported. The incident happened while worshippers were offering noon prayers in Aybak city, capital of the province, local media outlet Tolo news quoted Hashmatullah Rahmani, provincial police…
New Delhi, May 27 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by Nikhil Upadhyay, son of Advocate Ashwini Upadhyay, challenging the constitutional validity of several provisions of the Waqf Act, 1995, as amended by the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025. The Court agreed to treat the matter as…
New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI) A three-judge bench led by CJI Sanjiv Khanna on Wednesday began hearing over 90 petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, which came into effect on April 8. Senior Advocates Kapil Sibal, Rajeev Dhavan, AM Singhvi, and CU Singh are appearing for the petitioners, while Solicitor…
Dhaka, Mar 24 (UNI) Bangladesh cricket was left stunned as former captain Tamim Iqbal suffered a heart attack mid-match during a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League game in Savar. The veteran opener had to be rushed to hospital, where an emergency angioplasty was performed to clear arterial blockages. The incident unfolded dramatically as Tamim, who…
