India

Delhi faces tree felling crisis, Supreme Court intervenes

NEW DELHI: According to data presented in the Supreme Court, Officers tasked with protecting Delhi’s trees have granted permission to chop down over 12,000 trees in around 30 months averaging more than 12 trees a day. The apex court remarked that the Delhi Preservation of Trees Act, 1994 (DPTA) was intended to safeguard trees but was […]

Preparedness for first responders in disaster situations

The recent tragic boat accident off the coast of Mumbai, which resulted in the loss of 13 lives and left many others traumatised, underscores the critical need for robust first responder systems in disaster situations. The harrowing accounts of first responders who rushed to the scene highlight these individuals’ bravery and the urgent need for […]

Five terrorists killed in Kulgam encounter

SRINAGAR: In a fierce encounter on Thursday, five terrorists were eliminated by security forces in the Kadder region of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.   The encounter erupted after a joint search operation was initiated by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police based on intelligence inputs about terrorist presence.   As the forces began […]

Amit Shah slams Congress on reservation, predicts 15 years in opposition

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched a series of sharp critiques against the Congress party during a press event held in New Delhi

Shankar Mahadevan: with Zakir Hussain gone, Tabla will never sound same again

Shankar Mahadevan opened up about his musical journey and the profound impact Ustaad Zakir Hussain had on his life and career