Taking a jibe at PML-N leaders during a press conference in Islamabad, former interior minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed questioned the dynamics of the party while also claiming that Sharif and his party members are planning to kill him. “I have registered a case against seven people at the secretariat police […]
Nobody can be forced to get Covid-19 vaccination, says SC
The Supreme Court on Monday while saying that bodily autonomy and integrity are constitutional rights and no individual can be forced to get vaccinated against COVID also affirmed the Central government’s COVID-19 vaccination policy. A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai also held that the vaccine mandates […]
Pakistan to rejig postings of its envoys in important world capitals
Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will rejig postings of the country’s envoys later this month after consulting State Minister Hina Rabbani Khar and other senior officials. Pakistan diplomats posted in important world capitals would undergo a major shakeup later this month, reported The News International. As per several reports, the new government […]
PM Modi gets rousing welcome from Indian diaspora in Berlin
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who arrived in Germany on the first leg of his three-day Europe visit, got a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora in Berlin on Monday. PM Modi greeted members of the Indian community, who were awaiting his arrival at Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin. Many children […]
Uttarakhand: Doors of Yamunotri Dham to open on May 3
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday said that the doors of “Yamunotri Dham” dedicated to Goddess Yamuna will open on May 3. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, “May 03, the doors of “Yamunotri Dham” dedicated to Goddess Yamuna will open on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. I wish […]
Pakistan: Formation of Punjab’s new cabinet held up till removal of governor
After weeks of delay in the swearing-in of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Hamza Shehbaz as the Chief Minister of Punjab, the formation of a new provincial cabinet is also likely to be delayed till the removal of incumbent Governor Omar Sarfaraz Cheema. Earlier, Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Parvez Elahi […]
Prashant Kishor hints at political plunge, beginning from Bihar
After his talks with the top brass of the Congres party failed, political strategist Prashant Kishor on Monday hinted that he is set to take a political plunge with a tweet in which he said that he would be ready to go to the people’s court, starting from his home […]
PM Modi arrives in Germany on first leg of his Europe visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Berlin-Brandenburg airport in Germany on the first leg of his visit to three European nations on Monday. During his three-day visit, PM Modi will hold his first in-person meeting with the newly appointed Chancellor Olaf Scholz. PM Modi and Olaf Scholz will also co-chair […]
India reported 3,157 Covid-19 infections in last 24 hours
India on Monday saw another dip in its daily COVID-19 cases as the country reported 3,157 new infections in the last 24 hours, 167 fewer than Sunday. India had recorded 3,324 COVID-19 cases on Sunday. According to Union Health Ministry, the active cases in the country have increased to 19,500 […]
Malaysia reported 1,503 new Covid-19 infections, 3 more deaths
Malaysia reported 1,503 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Sunday, bringing the national total to 4,449,507, according to the health ministry. There are six new imported cases, with 1,497 being local transmissions, data released by the ministry showed. Three deaths have been reported, lifting the death toll to 35,550. The […]
Pakistan: Shehbaz Sharif regime considering quashing ex-PM Nawaz Sharif’s graft cases, sentencing
With Shehbaz Sharif as the country’s Prime Minister, the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz is considering quashing or suspending the punishment of his brother and former prime minister Nawaz Minister in alleged corruption cases, local media reported. This comes amid media reports that the Pakistan government has issued a new passport […]
Ruturaj Gaikwad equals Tendulkar’s record in IPL, becomes joint-fastest Indian to score 1000 runs
Chennai Super Kings opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad on Sunday equalled the record of legendary Sachin Tendulkar by becoming the joint-fastest Indian to score 1000 runs in the history of the Indian Premier League. Gaikwad reached the feat in match number 46 of the ongoing IPL 2022 between CSK and SunRisers Hyderabad. Batter smashed pacer Marco Jansen for […]
South Korea reported 20,084 new Covid-19 cases
South Korea recorded 20,084 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Sunday compared to 24 hours ago, bringing the total number of infections to 17,295,733, the health authorities said on Monday. The daily caseload was down from 37,771 reported the previous day and lower than 34,361 tallied a week earlier, according […]
CIA appoints Indian-origin Nand Mulchandani as first-ever Chief Technology Officer
Nand Mulchandani, an Indian-origin man with more than 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley as well as the Department of Defense (DoD), has been appointed by Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as the first-ever Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The CIA Director William J. Burns made the announcement of Mulchandani’s appointment on April […]
UP: Gangster’s daughter found dead after police raid his house; SHO suspended
The daughter of gangster Kanhaiya Yadav was found dead after police raided his house on Sunday following which a crowd gathered at the house alleging that the girl was thrashed to death by a police officer. “Nisha, daughter of gangster Kanhaiya Yadav was found dead in her house. The deceased […]