India

Hindu population dips 7.8% during 1950–2015, Muslims up 43.15%: PM’s Panel

NEW DELHI: A recent working paper by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) has uncovered data indicating that there...

Widespread rainfall likely in J&K on May 11, 12: MeT

SRINAGAR: The Meteorological Department on Friday predicted widespread light to moderate rainfal in Jammu and Kashmir on May 11 and 12. As per...

Timely detection and prevention key to addressing Thalassemia: Union Health Secretary 

DELHI: Timely detection and prevention are the most effective strategies to tackle thalassemia, said Apurva Chandra, secretary to the Union Ministry of Health...

6 labourers, a 4-yr-old child killed in underconstruction building collapse in Telangana

HYDERABAD: Seven people, including a four-year-old child, were killed when a retaining wall at an underconstruction apartment came crashing down due to heavy...

J&K: 2 terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter, search operation underway

KASHMIR: Two militants were killed in a military operation in the Redwani Payeen area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir on Tuesday. “Bodies...

Home Minister Amit Shah casts vote in Ahmedabad; seeks second term from Gandhinagar seat

AHMEDABAD: Union Home Minister Amit Shah cast his vote in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Tuesday. Shah was accompanied by his wife and son Jay...

India’s colossal general election reaches midpoint; PM Modi votes in Ahmedabad

AHMEDABAD: Prime Minister Narendra Modi cast his vote at Nishan Higher Secondary School in Ahmedabad during the third phase of voting for the...

Schools, colleges to remain closed on Tuesday in rain, hailstorm hit Manipur

IMPHAL: Due to torrential rain, all educational institutions in Manipur will remain closed on Monday (May 6) and Tuesday (May 7), said Chief...

Prez Droupadi Murmu pays floral tributes to Zail Singh on his birth anniversary 

DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday paid floral tributes to former President Giani Zail Singh on his birth anniversary at Rashtrapati Niwas in...

On ECI’s invitation, 75 delegates from 23 countries arrive in India to watch world’s largest elections unfold

DELHI: In a landmark initiative aimed at fostering international cooperation and promoting democratic practices, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has welcomed the...