A year ago, it seemed certain that the shifting global dynamics due to COVID had the potential to pave India's way into the manufacturing sector. Come 2021, manufacturing in India has come to a near standstill.

Since the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Nirvachan Sadan has acted more as an appendage of the ruling elite – perfectly in line with the classical populist authoritarian playbook.

Watch video: Ashis Ray in London spoke to Chanez Mensous, lawyer with the NGO Asso Sherpa. The NGO has sought a criminal investigation into Dassault’s deal to supply 36 Rafale fighter jets to India.

Sonia Gandhi said the Covid-19 situation has become even more catastrophic and alleged that wilful patronage of super-spreader events were allowed for partisan gains.

Doctors claim there is a lack of oxygen. The district administration blames a glitch in the system. And Tamil Nadu chief minister Stalin demands an increase of medical oxygen from the Centre.

"Modi leads India out of a lockdown and into a Covid apocalypse," declared a recent headline in the UK Sunday Times.

MAKKAH:Prime Minister Imran Khan along with First Lady Bushra Bibi travelled to the holy city of Makkah on Sunday and performed Umrah, his second pilgrimage since taking office in 2018.The premier and the first lady were also accompanied by an official delegation.

The Long March 5B Y2 rocket lifts off from Wenchang Space Launch Center, Hainan province, April 29, 2021. 

Imam Abdur Rahman Al Sudais praised the PM’s initiatives on combating Islamophobia, says official statement.

Collective endeavour needed to make sure world recognises the love Muslims have for Holy Prophet (PBUH), says premier.