Chintan Shivir: CWC adopts Udaipur Nav Sankalp Declaration; endorses ‘one family, one ticket’ norm

Aditi Tandon Udaipur, May 15 The Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Sunday adopted the Udaipur Nav Sankalp Declaration. It endorsed proposals of ‘one family, one ticket’ rule and exemption for high performers in five-year party role, new mandal samiti to strengthen organisation, legally guaranteed MSP for all 23 crops, farm…

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No shortcuts, must go back to the people: Rahul, Sonia announce mass contact from October 2

Aditi Tandon Udaipur, May 15 Bharat Jodo calls emanated from the venue of Udaipur Nav Sankalp Shivir that concluded here on Sunday with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi asking cadres to go to the people and re-establish the “lost connect with them” and party president Sonia Gandhi announcing a mass…

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‘Shocked and utterly devastated’: Cricket fraternity reacts to Andrew Symonds’s tragic death

Sydney, May 15 The cricketing world has reacted in shock at the death of charismatic former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds, who was the sole passenger in the car crash just outside of Townsville in his home state of Queensland. A host of former Australian team-mates and international cricketers took to…

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Gunman kills 10 in ‘racially motivated’ shooting at Buffalo grocery store in US, suspect arrested

Warburton Buffalo, N.Y., May 14 An 18-year-old white gunman shot 10 people to death and wounded three others at a grocery store in a Black neighborhood of Buffalo, New York, before surrendering after what authorities called an act of “racially motivated violent extremism.” Authorities said the suspect, who was armed…

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Survey under way at Gyanvapi Masjid complex for second day amid tight security

Varanasi, May 15The videography survey of the Gyanvapi Masjid complex here is being carried out for the second consecutive on Sunday amid tight security, officials said.The survey was stalled last week amid objections by the mosque committee, which claimed that the advocate commissioner appointed by the court for the survey…

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Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car crash

Sydney, May 15 Former Australian Test cricketer Andrew Symonds has died after a single-vehicle auto accident near Townsville in northeast Australia. He was 46. Cricket Australia reported Symonds’ death on its website on Sunday, citing a police statement with details of the accident late Saturday night. It described Symonds as…

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Government bans wheat export to rein in food inflation

Vibha SharmaNew Delhi, May 14In a surprise move, the Union Government has announced a ban on wheat exports with immediate effect.Eases norm for shrivelled grainPrescribed limit for procuring shrivelled grain without value cut hiked to 18% from 6%Wheat so procured be stacked and accounted for separately, govt tells Punjab, Haryana1,113…

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In Denmark, PM Modi keeps focus on trade, investment

New Delhi, May 3Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his appeal for a ceasefire and dialogue in Ukraine during the second leg of his European tour in Copenhagen on Tuesday during which he met Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and sought investments from the deep-pocketed Danish pension funds.For the second successive time,…

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Arrest warrants issued against directors of Ansal housing corporation

Gurugram, May 3The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority has issued arrest warrants against directors of Ansal Housing Corporation for their alleged failure to deliver the housing units on time and not refunding the amount to allottees.”To reiterate the probity and responsibility of obeying and respecting the rules framed for better…

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LIVE updates: Whatever India is achieving today, it is achievement of one-fifth of humanity, says PM Modi in address to Indian community in Denmark

Chandigarh, May 3 Prime Miniser Narendra Modi is speaking to the Indian community in Denmark. Modi is accompanied by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. Read More | Source: The Tribune…

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India calls for ending hostilities in Ukraine as PM Modi leaves for Europe

New Delhi, May 1India on Sunday once again called for the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and resolution of the conflict through dialogue just before Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a tour of Germany, Denmark and France, all of which have high stakes in the final outcome.”Our position on…

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High operational readiness is top priority, says Army Chief General Manoj Pande

New Delhi, May 1Army Chief General Manoj Pande today said his foremost priority would be to ensure very high standards of operational preparedness to face current, contemporary and future security challenges.”The global geopolitical situation is changing rapidly. As a result, we have multiple challenges ahead,” he said.Multiple challenges aheadGlobal geopolitical…

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