New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) Defending its energy policy amid US pressure to curb Russian oil imports, India reasserted that national interest and consumer protection drive its sourcing decisions. This comes in response to recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him of halting oil purchases…
New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today launched a sharp critique against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that the Prime Minister is “frightened of Trump” and allows the US President to influence India’s policy decisions. Gandhi backed his claim by citing specific instances that, he says, reveal Modi’s reluctance to assert India’s…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 16 (UNI) The Kerala Home Department has directed that the guidelines issued in accordance with the order of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) regarding the use of firecrackers and related explosives during Diwali celebrations must be strictly adhered to. The directive states that only green category firecrackers will be permitted for use. The…
New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) today released draft amendments relating to The Telecommunication Tariff (Seventy Second Amendment) Order, 2025 and ‘The Reporting System on Accounting Separation (Amendment) Regulations, 2025,’ an official statement said. With these draft amendments, TRAI proposes to amend the existing provisions of financial disincentives in…
Bhopal: Man neither possesses the strength of a lion, nor the speed of a leopard, nor the agility of a deer—yet man is superior. Explaining this, Munishrestha Praman Sagar Maharaj said, “It is the power of the mind, thoughts, and determination that makes man great.” He was addressing devotees at Vidyapraman Gurukulam, Awadhpuri. Spokesperson Avinash…
Bhopal: The Hindu Utsav Samiti has launched a campaign urging citizens to celebrate a “Sanatani Diwali” by supporting Hindu merchants. On Wednesday, committee members, led by President Chandrashekhar Tiwari and accompanied by several saints, visited the city’s New Market to promote their appeal. They carried posters and encouraged shoppers to buy only from Hindu shopkeepers,…
Rs 12 Lakh Worth of Blood Plasma Recovered Bhopal: Bagsewania police have cracked a major case involving the theft of life-saving blood plasma from the AIIMS Bhopal Blood Bank. The heist, which involved 1150 units of FFP (Fresh Frozen Plasma) packets valued at approximately Rs 12 lakh, was orchestrated by an outsourced employee and a…
Bhopal: A ferocious fire ripped through a warehouse near Bhopal’s Karond Galla Mandi early Wednesday morning, sending thick columns of smoke billowing across the area. The massive blaze originated in a storage facility holding valuable makhana (fox nut) stock. Upon receiving the alarm, fire brigade teams swiftly mobilised, with nearly six fire tenders deploying to…
San Francisco, Oct. 16 (UNI) A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday temporarily barred the Trump administration from dismissing federal employees amid the ongoing government shutdown. “The activities that are being undertaken here are contrary to the laws,” Susan Yvonne Illston, judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, said on Wednesday…
Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 16 (UNI) In a major statewide enforcement drive aimed at curbing the rising number of road accidents involving autorickshaws, the Kerala Police have suspended 59 driving licences and booked 3,818 violations after inspecting more than 44,000 vehicles across the state. The intensive week-long operation, launched on October 6 under the direction of the…
