The world’s first IVF female calf of the Lakhimi breed – native to Assam – has been born at the Assam Veterinary and Fishery University. GUWHATI: Assam has achieved a major milestone in livestock biotechnology with the birth of the world’s first IVF-born female calf of the indigenous Lakhimi breed, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma…
International travelers will soon need e-boarding passes on smartphones for immigration clearance. Physical boarding passes will no longer be stamped by immigration authorities from September one. This change aims to streamline the process and reduce passenger inconvenience. A pilot project is also underway to eliminate immigration stamping for Indian passport holders. The Bureau of Immigration…
“Sometimes dynastic politics has its benefits,” Akhilesh Yadav said with a laugh. NEW DELHI: Asked whether defections by MPs could lead to political parties splitting, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said the SP had a built-in advantage because five members of his family are among its MPs.He suggested that even if some MPs…
Protests outside Rahul Gandhi’s residence against Cong leaders calling Sajjan Kumar ‘hero’ . Photo credit: IANS NEW DELHI: Sikh leaders and families affected by the 1984 anti-Sikh riots staged a protest outside Congress leader Rahul Gandhi‘s residence in New Delhi on Saturday, demanding an apology over remarks by some Congress leaders describing former party leader…
BJP passes resolution condemning Congress’ decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram NEW DELHI: BJP on Saturday condemned the Congress’ decision to sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at party programmes, saying the move undermines the national song’s legacy and significance.The party passed a 10-point resolution asserting that it would…
Gurpreet Kaur has demanded a response within 24 hours of its receipt NEW DELHI: Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann’s wife, Gurpreet Kaur, on Saturday sent a legal notice to former Punjab and Haryana high court judge Ranjit Singh over his allegations that she attempted to suppress a rape case and sought Rs 5 crore in…
Mayawati, Yogi Aditynath, Akhilesh Yadav and other to get bulletproof jackets ahead of Assembly polls 2027 NEW DELHI: Fifty-two leaders in Uttar Pradesh, including chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav and BSP chief Mayawati, have been provided bulletproof jackets as part of security arrangements ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, news agency…
AI image for representation The 2024 Lok Sabha election results came as a surprise to many politicians and seasoned poll watchers alike. BJP, which had won clear majorities in 2014 and 2019, finished with 240 seats, 32 short of the halfway mark. Narendra Modi needed the support of NDA partners to form a government for…
Jayant Chaudhary and Akhilesh Yadav’s parties are former allies NEW DELHI: Union minister and Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary on Saturday hit back at former ally and Samajwadi Party (SP) president Akhilesh Yadav over his “chavanni” remark, warning that “such arrogance only leads to downfall.”“You could have taken my name if you wnated…
Shariq Satha had fled to Dubai using a forged passport NEW DELHI: Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against fugitive gangster Shariq Satha, who police allege was the mastermind behind the violence in Uttar Pradesh’s Sambhal in November 2024, a senior police officer said.A Red Corner Notice is an international request to law-enforcement agencies…
