India

NC prepares new Cabinet, Farooq Abdullah set for Rajya Sabha

SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) is poised to nominate party chief and former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, along with one leader each from the Kashmir Valley and Jammu region, for the Upper House of Parliament. Meanwhile, NC leader Surinder Choudhary, who recently defeated BJP’s J&K chief Ravinder Raina in Nowshera, is […]

LG extends invitation to Omar Abdullah, Ministers to take oath

SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended an invitation to Chief Minister-elect Omar Abdullah and his appointed Council of Ministers to take their oath of office at SKICC on October 16.   This follows the recent lifting of Presidential Rule in Jammu and Kashmir, which was initially imposed after the PDP-BJP coalition disintegrated on June 19, […]

MP Bansuri Swaraj flags off two free mobile dispensary vans in Delhi Cantt

NEW DELHI – MP Bansuri Swaraj inaugurated two free mobile dispensary vans in Delhi Cantt. This initiative, led by BJP leader Ravindra Lohia, aims to provide essential medical services to the residents of the constituency.   The inauguration ceremony was a well-attended event, with a large crowd of Delhi Cantt residents witnessing MP Bansuri Swaraj […]

Dark side of exchange students: Drug, human trafficking cases

India has long been a destination for international students seeking quality education and cultural exchange. However, a disturbing trend has emerged where some exchange students, exploiting their legal visas, become involved in drug and human trafficking. This issue tarnishes the reputation of educational exchange programs and poses significant threats to India’s social fabric and national […]

Delhi HC pulls up Wikipedia for transparency issues

The Delhi High Court’s recent warning to Wikipedia highlights a significant issue: the potential misuse of online platforms by foreign powers to influence public opinion and undermine India’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.   In today’s digital age, information is a powerful tool. Platforms like Wikipedia, which allow user-generated content, can be manipulated to spread […]