Regional insecurity threatens Saudi’s Vision 2030, says HR McMaster

Former US NSA HR McMaster says regional insecurity, including attacks from Iran, poses a severe threat to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. He notes Riyadh’s doubts about US security guarantees and Tehran’s efforts to divide Gulf states. Former US National Security Advisor Lt Gen (Retd) HR McMaster on Friday outlined the severe security challenges confronting Saudi … Read more

Uttar Pradesh: Fires gut Noida warehouse, Moradabad factory; no lives lost

A fire broke out at an under-construction warehouse in Noida, while a separate massive fire engulfed a factory in Moradabad. Firefighters are on-site at both locations. No loss of life has been reported in the Moradabad incident. A fire broke out at an under-construction warehouse in Sector 43 in Noida. Firefighters were present at the … Read more

JP Nadda lauds MP’s health sector progress, PPP model in meeting

Union Health Minister JP Nadda met MP CM Mohan Yadav to review the state’s health sector. Nadda appreciated the use of the PPP model to expand medical education and infrastructure, noting the rise in MBBS seats and improved health indicators. Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare JP Nadda met Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan … Read more

Major Shake-up Ahead? Ajit Agarkar Writes to BCCI Expressing Intent to Step Down as Chief Selector

Ajit Agarkar’s future as BCCI chief selector is uncertain as his tenure ends in October, and he has reportedly asked the board to find alternatives. Following the AGM, former wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel has emerged as a potential replacement. The BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar’s future at the helm of the senior men’s selection committee has … Read more

Rebel TMC MLA confident of getting party name, ‘Jora Phool’ symbol

Rebel TMC MLA Akhruzzaman asserts his faction is the ‘original Trinamool Congress’ and is confident of retaining the party’s ‘Jora Phool’ symbol. He claims majority support and criticizes Mamata Banerjee, calling her a ‘traitor’. Rebel TMC MLA and chief whip of his faction, Akhruzzaman on Friday claimed that the breakaway leaders comprise “original Trinamool Congress” … Read more

TN doesn’t need Navodaya schools: Udhayanidhi on SC’s ‘mindset’ jibe

Udhayanidhi Stalin says TN doesn’t need Navodaya schools, responding to a Supreme Court remark. He states opposing Hindi imposition is not unpatriotic and that the state’s two-language policy has led to success and growth. Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin on Friday said that Tamil Nadu does not need Navodaya … Read more