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KENDRAPADA/BHUBANESWAR: Security agencies refused to allow 21 Pakistani crew members aboard a crude oil tanker to disembark shortly after it anchored near Paradip port Wednesday.The Hong Kong-flagged “MT Siren II”, carrying 196,580 MT of unrefined oil, is anchored at the single point mooring (SPM) berth approximately 20km offshore from Paradip port. The cargo is destined…

Madhya Pradesh minister Vijay Shah INDORE: Almost five hours after the deadline set by the MP high court, the Madhya Pradesh police at 11.10 pm on Wednesday filed an FIR against state minister Vijay Shah for endangering sovereignty of the nation and making assertions on a class of people likely to cause disharmony. Shah, who…

NEW DELHI: Castigated by the Madhya Pradesh high court for his distasteful remark on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, state minister Kunwar Shah on Wednesday released a video statement apologizing for the remark.Shah’s apology came hours after the high court, which took suo motu cognisance of the controversial statement, ordered the police to register an FIR against…

US president Donald Trump’s acceptance of a luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar has triggered alarm within the intelligence and diplomatic circles, with experts warning of major security and ethical risks.The lavish 89-seater aircraft, once used by senior Qatari royal Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, features opulent interiors designed by Parisian firm cabinet Alberto…

NEW DELHI: Bharatiya Janata Party pulled up Congress over its recent comments on India-Pakistan issue asking them to refrain from calling it a “ceasefire”. The saffron party categorically said that there was “no possibility of third party mediation” in PoK issue after the grand old party announced “Jai Hind” rallies across country demanding Prime Minister…

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, one of the most beloved and longest-running sitcoms on Indian television, has been entertaining viewers of all ages for 17 years. Over time, each character from the show has gained a loyal fanbase, and one such fan-favourite is seasoned actor Daya Shankar Pandey. He became widely recognized for his portrayal…

NEW DELHI: The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Wednesday indefinitely suspended its academic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkey’s Inonu University citing “national security considerations.”“Due to national security considerations, the MoU between JNU and Inonu University stands suspended until further notice. JNU stands with the nation,” the premier institute wrote on its X handle.The MoU…

Col Sofia Qureshi (File Image) NEW DELHI: The Madhya Pradesh high court on Wednesday ordered case against state minister Kunwar Vijay Shah for his controversial remark on Colonel Sofiya Qureshi.Colonel Qureshi held regular press briefings, where she was joined by foreign secretary Vikram Misri and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, to give details of the “Operation…

New Delhi: With the majority of the Australian contingent expected not to return for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has allowed the franchises to sign temporary replacements, but those players will not be eligible for retention for the next season.“The IPL Governing Council…

CJI BR Gavai (File photo) NEW DELHI: Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was sworn-in on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India, succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna, to hold the highest judicial office.The oath was administered by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior ministers, and ex-CJIs.Justice Gavai is known…