New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court was informed that several Rohingya refugees, including women and children holding UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees) cards, were allegedly picked up by police late on Wednesday night and deported to Myanmar, despite the matter being scheduled for hearing on Thursday. The claim, made by the…
Lucknow, May 8 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday appealed to investors that world-class infrastructure and all basic facilities are available for investment in the crime-free state. While addressing the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) conclave held here, the CM highlighted UP’s remarkable progress in strengthening its economy and law and…
New Delhi, May 8, (UNI) In a significant development, Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna on Thursday forwarded the report of a Supreme Court-appointed three-member inquiry committee probing serious allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The CJI also enclosed Justice Varma’s written response to the allegations, adhering…
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India has always played the role of a responsible nation exercising great restraint and it believes in resolving issues through dialogue, but anyone trying to take advantage of this restraint, will face ‘quality action’. Addressing the National Quality Conclave here, the Defence Minister…
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi today and expressed support and solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X said: “President Lula de Silva of Brazil @LulaOficial called PM @narendramodi and conveyed condolences at…
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of various ministries and departments of the centre to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security. PM Modi stressed the need for seamless coordination among ministries and agencies to uphold operational…
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) Amid mounting escalation in ties with Pakistan, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said today that it is not India’s intention to escalate the situation with Pakistan, but “if there are military attacks on us, there should be no doubt that it will be met with a very, very firm response”….
Mumbai, May 8 (UNI) From flamboyant middle-order hopeful to one of India’s most formidable Test openers, Rohit Sharma’s red-ball journey has been a tale of reinvention, resilience, and quiet dominance. As he announces his retirement from Test and T20I cricket, the man who once struggled for consistency in whites walks away as a symbol of…
Rome, May 8 (UNI) Britain’s Emma Raducanu and Cameron Norrie won their first-round matches at the Italian Open as Katie Boulter failed to progress here. Raducanu, making her first appearance at the tournament after a three-year absence, had to dig deep to win 7-5 6-7 (1-7) 6-3 against Australian Maya Joint on Wednesday. The British…
New Delhi, May 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict in the appeal filed by P. Nallammal, wife of former Tamil Nadu Minister AM Paramasivam, in connection with her alleged abetment in a disproportionate assets case under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The case is now referred to the Chief…
