NEW DELHI: The ministry of external affairs (MEA) on Friday defended India’s visa decisions, saying these are “sovereign functions” of every government. The response came amid allegations that more than 100 foreign speakers invited to the Congress-organised Bharat Summit in Hyderabad were denied entry into India or had their visas cancelled.“I would like to say,…
NEW DELHI: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited on Friday said all E20 petrol samples tested across 27 states and Union Territories were found to be within the prescribed ethanol content range of 19-21%.The clarification came amid concerns triggered by a photograph shared during the company’s consumer awareness initiative in Karnataka, which showed an ethanol separation test…
File photo: Naik, who left India in 2016, is currently based in Malaysia NEW DELHI: The Centre on Friday declared radical Islamic preacher Zakir Naik’s NGO Islamic Research Foundation, (IRF), as an ‘unlawful association’ for a further period of five years, on the ground that the outfit and its members, particularly Dr Naik, have been…
Air India, Air India Express extend Saudi flight suspensions amid regional tensions and reported Houthi attacks (File photo) NEW DELHI: Air India and Air India Express on Friday extended the suspension of flights to and from Riyadh and Dammam until November 30, while services connecting Jeddah will remain cancelled until November 21, citing the prevailing…
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Times Hospitality Icons Jaipur celebrates quality and innovation in hospitality The Times Hospitality Icons Jaipur 2026 celebrated the people, passion and innovation shaping the city’s vibrant hospitality industry. Held on 23 September 2026 at the prestigious InterContinental Jaipur, the gala brought together leading hoteliers, restaurateurs, café owners, and industry professionals to honour excellence and outstanding…
NEW DELHI: The Centre has refused to disclose details of a reported Manipur government proposal to delete the nomenclature “Any Kuki Tribes” from the state’s Scheduled Tribes (ST) list, citing concerns that sharing the information could aggravate inter-community tensions in the violence-hit state, PTI reported.The Central Information Commission (CIC), while hearing an RTI appeal, upheld…
The Centre has extended the inquiry into the May 2023 ethnic clashes, giving the panel another deadline to submit its findings NEW DELHI: The commission set up to investigate the ethnic violence that broke out in Manipur in May 2023 received its seventh extension on Friday, with the Centre directing it to submit its report…
Rahul’s fresh charge against Modi; renews debate dare NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday accused the Modi government of tapping his phone, claiming that the Prime Minister was aware of the surveillance. He once again challenged PM Modi to a face-to-face public debate, saying it would expose who was under…
Kulgam terror attack: Search ops continue on day 3 NEW DELHI: Several suspects have been detained for questioning following the terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Kulgam district, in which three personnel were injured, officials told news agency PTI on Friday.Terrorists opened fire at the CRPF post…
