Fed biryani to Kasab: BJP slams Cong, thanks PM Modi for Tahawwur Rana's extradition

IANS | April 10, 2025 12:26 PM

Mumbai, April 10 (IANS) As Tahawwur Rana, the key accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, is set to arrive in India following his extradition from the United States, senior BJP leaders hailed the development as a historic moment of justice and took the opportunity to criticise the previous UPA government for "failing" to take tough action against terrorism.

Delhi govt to begin distribution of Ayushman Bharat cards today

IANS | April 10, 2025 7:51 AM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Delhi government is set to commence the distribution of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) health cards to residents of the national capital starting Thursday, following their registration under the scheme.

Trump lowers levies on countries like India for not retaliating (Ld)

Yashwant Raj | April 10, 2025 12:33 AM

Washington, April 10 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a lower rate of 10 per cent for 90 days in reciprocal tariffs for trading partner countries that have not retaliated with higher levies on American goods — such as India — and further hiked the levy on China to 125 per cent for hitting back.

Ajmer dargah Deewan's son backs Waqf law

IANS | April 9, 2025 11:59 PM

Jaipur, April 9 (IANS) Ajmer dargah Deewan's son, Syed Naseruddin Chishty, has come out in support of the Waqf Amendment Act, calling it a necessary step to cleanse the Waqf system of longstanding corruption and misuse.

'India can save Rs 4.5 lakh crore if it adopts ONOE concept'

IANS | April 9, 2025 10:12 PM

Raipur, April 9 (IANS) India could potentially save an astounding Rs 4.5 lakh crore -- equivalent to 1.5 per cent of the nation’s GDP -- if all elections were conducted simultaneously under the “One Nation, One Election” (ONOE) concept.