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New Delhi, July 1The Supreme Court on Friday slammed suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma for her recent anti-Prophet remark saying she had a “loose tongue” and her comment had “set the entire country on fire, leading to unfortunate incidents”.Ignited emotionsThe way she has ignited emotions, this lady is single-handedly responsible…

New Delhi, July 1 The World Health Organisation (WHO) today called on countries in Southeast Asia to accelerate Covid vaccination coverage. While significant progress has been made in the region towards vaccinating people, several countries missed the global target to fully inoculate 70 per cent of their total population…

New Delhi, July 1Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. The development comes as Russia may have become the largest supplier of crude to India in the month of June and trade in other areas such as coal fertilisers seems to be…

New Delhi, July 1 The Centre has hiked the import duty on gold to 15 per cent from 10.75 per cent to check the current account deficit (CAD) and rising import of the yellow metal. Besides, it slapped an export tax on petrol and diesel after some refineries made “phenomenal…

New Delhi, July 1 India will defend its plans to hold some G-20 meetings in Jamp;K when Foreign Ministers of this grouping meet next week in Bali, Indonesia, said sources here. In a meeting expected to be dominated by Ukraine where the media glare will be on the simultaneous…

Mumbai, July 1 Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday removed Eknath Shinde from the post of ‘Shiv Sena leader’. In a letter to Shinde, who was sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister a day earlier, Thackeray accused him of “indulging in anti-party activities”. Shinde has also “voluntarily” given up…

Chandigarh, July 1The most distressing task that people face before traveling by train is to procure tickets as the windows are limited with huge throng usually witnessed outside them. But the problem now seems to have been fixed with a railways employee working as superman while printing tickets from Automatic…

Chandigarh, July 1 The most distressing task that people face before traveling by train is to procure tickets as the windows are limited with huge throng usually witnessed outside them. But the problem now seems to have been fixed with a railways employee working as superman while printing tickets…

Chandigarh, July 1Amid uncertainties over Punjab DGP VK Bhawra’s central deputation, the top cop has now applied for two months leave. Punjab, thus may have an officiating DGP soon.Bhawra is expected to go on leave from July 5.The DGP was under pressure owing to number of law and order issues…

Udaipur, July 1The motorcycle used for escape by the killers of an Udaipur tailor had “2611” as its registration number, a possible reference to the Mumbai terror attacks in 2008.Serial terror attacks in Mumbai took place on November 26 and referred to as 26/11 in general.Riaz Akhtari and Ghouse Mohammad…

Multan, July 1 Pictures of slain Indian singer Sidhu Moosewala have been used in campaign posters of Zain Qureshi—PTI’s candidate for PP-217 in Multan for the Pakistan Punjab bypoll, media reports said. The popular Punjabi singer was killed on May 29, sending shockwaves among his fans across the world. He…

Mumbai, July 1 Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray on Friday questioned the BJP’s decision to install a “so-called Shiv Sainik” as Maharashtra Chief Minister when it did not keep its 2019 promise of rotating the top post. “Had Amit Shah kept his word given to me, there would have been…

Chandigarh, July 1 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has announced to support NDA’s presidential nominee Droupadi Murmu. Party president Sukhbir Singh Badal said SAD has extended support for Murmu, even though differences remain with the BJP. SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal addressing a press conference on Friday. Tribune Photo …

New Delhi, July 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday during which he reiterated India’s longstanding position on the Ukraine situation, favouring dialogue and diplomacy. During their telephonic conversation, the two leaders also discussed global issues, including the state of the international energy and…