Air India reinstates codeshare partnership with Air Canada
Air India on Saturday announced the reinstatement of its codeshare partnership with Air Canada, which was suspended more than five years ago during the coronavirus pandemic. The codeshare agreement will enable Air India to offer passengers access to six points across Canada beyond its gateways at Vancouver and London (Heathrow). A codeshare partnership allows passengers […]
Nitish to helm Bihar, no deputies yet
Nitish Kumar on Thursday began a record 10th term as the Chief Minister of Bihar with a Cabinet of 26 ministers. However, no deputy CM(s) were announced at his oath taking ceremony attended by PM Narendra Modi and CMs of several NDA-ruled States. Kumar, who became the longest serving CM of Bihar was administered the […]
PM: G20 must counter drug-terror nexus
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a profound rethink of the global development parameters and proposed setting up of a G20 initiative to counter the drug-terror nexus and a global healthcare response team. Addressing the opening session, PM Modi said the G20 has long shaped global finance and growth, but prevailing models have deprived […]
Action against singers promoting gang culture: Haryana DGP
Amid rising concern over the glorification of gangsters in regional music, Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh on Sunday issued a sharp directive to senior police officers, calling for uncompromising action against singers whose songs or videos promote gang culture and influence young listeners towards crime. He said that the singers, who promote […]
PM pitches new global parametres at G20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed a G20 initiative aimed at enhancing clean energy transitions by boosting recycling, easing supply chain pressures and advancing joint research on critical minerals, and suggested forging a partnership to make satellite data more accessible and interoperable. On the sidelines of the Summit, Modi met several world leaders, including […]
French Navy slams Pakistan media over misinformation on Op Sindoor
Pakistan on Sunday faced major embarrassment after the French Navy refuted claims made by Pakistani media that a French commander had confirmed Pakistan’s air superiority over India during the May 2025 conflict and the loss of Rafale jets. The Navy called the reports “extensive misinformation” and “fake news.” The strong rebuttal as Pakistan’s Geo TV […]
Deaflympics: India’s Dhanush wins air rifle gold, Murtaza silver
Shooter Dhanush Srikanth continued to excel and evolve on the global stage, winning the men’s 10m air rifle gold medal to open India’s account in the Deaflympics in Tokyo on Sunday.The 23-year-old, who made his Deaflympic debut at the age of 19 in 2022 in Caxias Do Sul (Brazil) and immediately made a huge statement […]
Nitish stays, NDA sparks fly
Following a historic Bihar Assembly win, NDA allies begin intense talks on ministerial berths and deputy chief minister positions, while the incumbent Nitish Kumar is retained. JD(U)’s chief strategist, Working President Sanjay Kumar Jha and Union Minister Lallan Singh reached Delhi on Saturday evening and held a discussion with NDA’s strategist, Home Minister Amit Shah. The […]
Corruption cases crawl on
Despite the Union Government reiterating its commitment to fight against corruption, high-profile graft cases continue to languish for years in courts. Take the case of appeal in the 2G Scam case, pending in the Delhi High Court for more than eight years. 137 hearings have happened and still the final hearing has not yet started. […]
World recognising Jain lifestyle: VP
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday said the Jain lifestyle of vegetarianism is recognised worldwide as a model of environmental responsibility, and that he adopted vegetarianism over two decades ago. Addressing an event to mark the 8th 180 ‘Upvas Parna’ ceremony of Jain Acharya Hansratna Surishwar here, the vice president said ahimsa, as propagated by Jain […]