NEW DELHI: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on Sturday introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal systems. The standard is called IS 19445:2025 and it has been developed at the request of the Union ministry of home affairs and the Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory.Consumer affairs secretary Nidhi Khare told news agency…

Congress leader praises RSS: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh sparked controversy by praising the RSS’s organisational strength and sharing a photo he said reflected how the group shapes its leadership. Doctors on strike: Non-emergency medical services were disrupted at government hospitals in Himachal Pradesh as resident doctors went on indefinite strike over a colleague’s termination. Israel…

Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi (ANI photo) NEW DELHI: The BJP on Saturday targeted the Gandhi–Vadra family, alleging that “their hate for Dalit is so open.” The charge from the saffron party came shortly after the Congress held a press conference in which party president Mallikarjun Kharge initially said he would not read…

Shehzad Poonawalla and Shashi Tharoor (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Saturday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of putting “family interests above national interest” while defending Operation Sindoor. He cited Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s remarks to counter Opposition criticism of the military operation.In a post on X, the BJP leader wrote: “Once again…