Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. (File photo/PTI) AICC spokesperson Alok Sharma, who released the Congress’ “seven years, seven questions” document in Bihar, also charged the Narendra Modi government with harming the state by its policies Patna: The Congress on Saturday said it has high regard for the efforts of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to…
Osinachi Nwachukwu, Elizabeth Ochanya and Iniobong Umoren have one thing in common. They were among the over 600 Nigerian victims of gender-based violence (GBV) who died under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration, according to the government-owned dashboard Report GBV. One Mr Buhari’s campaign promises during the 2015 elections, and reiterated 100 days after he assumed…
Simi Nwogugu, the CEO of JA Africa, has been recognized as one of the Top 10 finalists for the prestigious Africa Education Medal 2023. This esteemed accolade, founded by T4 Education and HP in collaboration with Microsoft, celebrates individuals who have made significant contributions to transforming education across the African continent. The Africa Education Medal…
In the ever-evolving world of instant messaging apps, WhatsApp has long been considered a pioneer, dominating the market with its user-friendly interface and widespread popularity since its launch in November 2009. However, in recent years, the rise of Telegram has posed a significant challenge to WhatsApp’s dominance. Since its launch in 2013, Telegram’s extensive feature…
LONDON (AP) — A London judge ruled Tuesday against Prince Harry in his efforts to pay for police protection when he visits Britain. A High Court judge rejected the Duke of Sussex’s assertion that the British government exceeded its authority when it denied him the right to hire police to provide security in the U.K….
Help Mississippi tornado: Non-profits and local groups have rallied to support communities devastated by a deadly tornado outbreak in Sharkey County, Mississippi. Good Morning America is revisiting Rolling Fork, a hard-hit town, to showcase how locals are coming together, celebrating heroes and heroines, and inspiring people nationwide to pitch in, no matter the distance. On…
Jeremy Renner continues to put one foot in front of the other and stay focused on his recovery more than five months after being crushed by a snowplow. Renner, 52, showed his millions of Twitter followers his “first attempt” with jogging on a high-tech, antigravity treadmill he set up at what appeared to be his…
Last Updated: May 19, 2023, 05:45 IST Col Musavi praised the Army’s medical staff for their resilience and timely delivery, which brought joy to the woman’s anxious family members. (Representative image/Reuters) Indian Army medical staff promptly responded and assisted in the emergency delivery, ensuring the safety of both the mother and the newborn child Army…
Okon Bassey in Uyo The Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs yesterday regretted that efforts to bring development to the Niger Delta region were still threatened by increasing violent agitations and general insecurity that have made the region volatile and unattractive to investors despite its huge potentials. “Businesses are being shut on certain days in some states,…
Eurovision fans will face train chaos as railway workers once again walk out on strike in attempts to secure a long-sought pay deal. Workers are walking out across 14 train operators today – the same day as the Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Liverpool – and fans have been advised to make travel…
Attorney General Merrick Garland Friday marked National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Day by highlighting efforts to strengthen DOJ’s response to the crisis missing and murdered crisis on tribal lands. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 5 (UPI) — The Department of Justice Friday marked National Missing or Murdered Indigenous Persons…
Heavy shelling in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Thursday disrupted efforts to deliver badly needed aid to trapped civilians as yet another fragile and frequently violated truce ran out, residents said. Sudan has plunged into chaos since fighting erupted in mid-April between the country’s two top generals. There is increasing concern for those trapped…
New regulations from the Biden administration, in collaboration with environmentalists, would limit hunting and fishing in multiple states across the country. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is expected to publish regulations that would limit the equipment allowed on public refuge properties and expand the area where cost-effective lead ammo and fishing tackle is banned. …
Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola has said that some corrupt officials are undermining the efforts of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) at sanitising the passport application process.. The Minister made the claim in Oyo Town while inaugurating the NIS passport front office on Tuesday evening. Aregbesola also stated that the NIS has not, at…
It is rightly said, ‘social media is an extension of our real life, not a replacement’. Every day, we read various posts on different platforms, featuring people’s thoughts, experiences and landmark moments. Amidst all, some leave a strong impression on our minds and lives. We recently came across one such post where a doctor, who goes…
Yanni Gourde scored 12:17 into overtime and the Seattle Kraken beat Dallas 5-4 in Game 1 of their second-round series Tuesday night, even as Joe Pavelski scored all four Stars goal in his return to their lineup. Pavelski, at 38 years and 295 days old, became the oldest player ever with a four-goal game in…
Last Updated: May 03, 2023, 00:34 IST MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi. (File photo/ANI) Bagchi said that India would urge USCIRF to desist from such efforts and develop a better understanding of India The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday rejected the “biased and motivated” comments made by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) about India…
Published By: Pragati Pal Last Updated: May 01, 2023, 13:34 IST National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and police personnel at the site after a gas leak incident in the Giaspura area, in Ludhiana district, Sunday, April 30, 2023. (PTI Photo) Eleven people, including three children, died after allegedly inhaling toxic gas in Ludhiana’s thickly populated…
