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New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched a sharp political attack on Kerala’s ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF), accusing both alliances of failing to safeguard the state from extremist organisations due to what he termed “vote bank politics”. Shah said only the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) could guarantee a secure and developed Kerala. Addressing a conclave organised by Kerala Kaumudi, the home minister said that while Kerala’s law and order situation may look stable on the surface, multiple underlying threats were quietly taking shape and could pose serious risks in the future. ‘LDF, UDF cannot protect Kerala’ Shah directly questioned the ability of the LDF and UDF to deal with radical outfits, naming the Popular Front of India (PFI) and Jamaat-e-Islami. “Can the LDF or the UDF keep Kerala safe from the PFI and Jamaat-e-Islami? Never, because they see them as vote banks. Only the NDA can keep...
New Delhi: Train services on the Delhi Metro’s Airport Express Line were regulated on Sunday after miscreants damaged nearly 800 metres of signalling cables in an attempted theft, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) said. Signalling disrupted, speeds cut According to DMRC, the incident occurred in the midsection between Dhaula Kuan Metro Station and Shivaji Stadium station. Although the cables were cut, the thieves were unable to take them away, and the damaged cable pieces were later found near Metro Pillar Number-09 during inspection. The damage disrupted the signalling system, forcing trains to operate at a restricted speed of 25 kmph on the affected stretch between Dhaula Kuan and Shivaji Stadium stations on the Up Line towards New Delhi. DMRC said normal train services are continuing on the rest of the Airport Express Line. Repairs planned at night Trains on the Airport Express Line usually run at an interval of 10 minutes. However, DMRC said replacing the damaged...
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Sunday delivered a stark warning to Cuba, urging the Caribbean nation to negotiate with Washington before it is “too late” and asserting that Havana has long depended on Venezuelan support that will now end. In a forceful post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump declared: “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA - ZERO! I strongly suggest they make a deal, BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE.” Trump argued that Cuba had historically survived on Venezuelan resources, writing: “Cuba lived, for many years, on large amounts of OIL and MONEY from Venezuela.” The president also repeated unverified claims about Cuba’s involvement in recent violence, asserting: “Most of those Cubans are DEAD from last weeks USA attack, and Venezuela doesn’t need protection anymore from the thugs and extortionists who held them hostage for so many years.” Trump framed the shift in regional dynamics as part of a broader change in US policy in...
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Summit in Rajkot, Gujarat, on Sunday. The summit includes 13 new smart industrial estates spanning over 3,540 acres across Amreli, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Kutch, Morbi, Rajkot, and Surendranagar. Addressing the gathering, PM Modi said that a quarter of the 21st century has already passed and that India has made rapid progress in recent years, with Gujarat and its people playing a significant role in this journey. 'India’s rising economic stature ' PM Modi said that India is rapidly progressing towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy. Emerging data clearly demonstrates that global expectations from India are constantly rising. He said India is the world’s fastest-growing economy. Over the past two decades, the Vibrant Gujarat Summit has consistently delivered something new and special, and this regional edition of the summit is a reflection of that legacy. The summit, he said, is...
New Delhi: A severe cold wave accompanied by dense to very dense fog is set to tighten its grip over large parts of north India, including Delhi, over the next few days, according to the latest press release issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. In its forecast issued at 2 pm IST on January 11, the IMD said cold wave to severe cold wave conditions are very likely over Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand on January 12 and 13. Isolated cold wave conditions are expected to continue on January 14 before gradually easing. For Delhi and the adjoining Haryana-Chandigarh region, the IMD warned of severe cold wave conditions at isolated places on January 12, followed by cold wave conditions on January 13. Morning hours are likely to witness dense fog till at least January 17, greatly impacting visibility and transport services. Near-zero visibility reported The warning comes after north India witnessed extreme winter conditions over the...
New Delhi: The BJP-led Mahayuti alliance on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the upcoming Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, laying out an ambitious roadmap centred on “technology-led governance” and the goal of turning India’s financial capital into a global powerhouse. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis released the document, promising the use of Japanese technology and digital platforms to streamline civic services and bring municipal functions directly to citizens’ mobile phones. The manifesto also proposes deploying Artificial Intelligence (AI) to curb corruption and improve service delivery. “The city has seen 25 years of inefficiency in civic governance,” Fadnavis said at the launch, according to PTI. He added that AI laboratories would be set up in all municipal schools as part of a push to modernise education. Migration, law and order in focus A major political plank of the manifesto is the insider–outsider debate and migration. “We will free...
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an executive order declaring a national emergency aimed at protecting Venezuelan oil revenues held in US Treasury-linked accounts from any form of legal seizure or judicial action, the White House said. The measure is intended to ensure that the funds remain under US control and are used to advance Washington’s foreign policy objectives toward Venezuela. Blocking legal seizures According to a White House fact sheet, the order blocks any “attachment, judgment, decree, lien, execution, garnishment, or other judicial process” against foreign government deposit funds. This protection specifically covers revenues generated from Venezuelan crude oil and related diluent sales that are currently held in US accounts. The administration said the step was necessary to prevent legal claims by courts or creditors that could undermine US efforts to influence political and economic stability in Venezuela. “President Trump is preventing...
New Delhi: At least six people lost their lives in a series of shootings reported across eastern Mississippi on Friday night, with authorities confirming that a suspect has been taken into custody, according to Reuters, citing local sources. The fatal incidents occurred at three separate locations, WTVA reported. Clay County Sheriff’s Office Sheriff Eddie Scott announced on social media that an arrest had been made and assured residents that the suspect “is in custody and no longer poses a threat to our community.” Sheriff confirms multiple deaths While the sheriff did not disclose the precise number of victims in his initial statement, WTVA said six people were fatally shot. Scott later told the outlet that the shootings took place in and around West Point, a town close to the Alabama border. “Multiple innocent lives were lost due to violence,” Scott said in a Facebook post, urging people to pray for the victims and their families. “Law enforcement is busy investigating...
New Delhi : Iran has sharply intensified its response to ongoing nationwide protests, warning that anyone participating in demonstrations, or even assisting protesters, could be prosecuted as an “enemy of God”, a charge that carries the death penalty under Iranian law. The warning was issued by Attorney General Mohammad Movahedi Azad and broadcast on state television on Saturday, as protests entered their second week and continued to spread across major cities despite a sweeping internet shutdown imposed by authorities. A statement aired on Iranian state TV said that even individuals who had “helped rioters” would be liable to face the charge. What Iranian law provides Under Iran’s penal code, Article 186 allows authorities to label members or supporters of groups deemed to be engaged in armed opposition to the Islamic Republic as mohareb, or “enemies of God”, even if they have not directly taken part in violence. According to Human Rights Watch, individuals who...
New Delhi: The survivor of the 2017 Unnao rape case has appealed for urgent support, alleging that the daughters of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar and their supporters are circulating material on social media that exposes her identity and puts her safety at risk. In a video message released on Saturday, the survivor said that for several days, posts on platforms such as Facebook and Instagram have been used to identify her publicly. “I am seeing it everywhere,” she said, warning that such actions could endanger her and her family. Complaint to CBI over intimidation Earlier this week, on January 5, the survivor submitted an application to the Central Bureau of Investigation, alleging that private images and posts were being shared online to reveal her identity and intimidate her. She said senior officials had assured her that the complaint would be examined. “If videos or photos of girls like me are posted online, the intent is clearly to trouble and threaten us,” she...
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