Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Vatican provides update on Pope Francis' health as pontiff battles pneumonia

India, Feb. 20 -- The Vatican said in an update on Thursday, February 20, that Pope Francis is showing signs of "slight improvement," and is alert. He even got out of bed to eat breakfast. The pope ha... Read More


Sukhbir, Jakhar 'enjoying feasts' amid farmers' protests: Bhagwant Mann

Chandigarh, Feb. 20 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday took jibes at Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and former deputy CM Sukhbir Badal and BJP state chief Sunil Jakhar for 'enjoying feasts... Read More


Number Theory: How CMs underscore BJP's dominance in electoral landscape

India, Feb. 20 -- Rekha Gupta will take oath as the chief minister of Delhi today. The Bharatiya Janata Party's 2025 victory in the Capital is only its second in eight assembly elections held in Delhi... Read More


10 sewage treatment plants activated to maintain Ganga's purity, claim officials

MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, Feb. 20 -- To ensure the smooth progress of Mahakumbh-2025, 10 sewage treatment plants (STPs) have been activated under the Namami Gange Mission in the city to preserve the purity and... Read More


PMC sets up panel to address senior citizens' complaints

India, Feb. 20 -- PUNE Amid a rise in complaints from senior citizens related to civic services, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has set up a dedicated committee to address their grievances. Add... Read More


Karnataka likely to get above-normal rainfall during pre-monsoon season

India, Feb. 20 -- Karnataka is expected to receive above-normal rainfall during this year's pre-monsoon season, with higher rainfall anticipated in April and May. Officials cited in a news agency PTI... Read More


Dubai-based gangster's aide held for supplying arms in Sambhal violence

LUCKNOW, Feb. 20 -- Sambhal police on Thursday arrested Mohd Ghulam, a key associate of Dubai-based gangster Shariq Satha, for allegedly plotting to kill Supreme Court lawyer Vishnu Shankar Jain durin... Read More


Jammu Smart City Limited gets SKOCH award

Jammu, Feb. 20 -- The Jammu Smart City Limited (JSCL) has been conferred the prestigious 'SKOCH Award for Good Governance' at their 100th SKOCH summit, recognising its remarkable contributions towards... Read More


'We're losing against Bangladesh too': Babar Azam slammed as 'selfish' as furious fans rip into Pakistan after NZ loss

India, Feb. 20 -- Pakistan's campaign in the Champions Trophy began on a disastrous note as they suffered a crushing 60-run defeat to New Zealand in the tournament opener in Karachi on Wednesday. A sl... Read More


HC grants bail to man who trafficked hashish on family trip to Kashmir

India, Feb. 20 -- The Bombay high court on Tuesday granted bail to the man caught with 24 kg of high-quality hashish, a potent form of cannabis, while returning from a family trip to Kashmir, citing n... Read More