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"Our district does not have many facilities": Kairana MP Iqra Hasan demands direct train from Shamli to Vaishno Devi

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 7:11:22 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MP from Uttar Pradesh's Kairana, Iqra Munawwar Hasan, said that her constituency lacks many facilities, and demanded the Railway Ministry to initiate direct train services connecting Shamli with Prayagraj and Vaishno Devi. ... read..

"Our district does not have many facilities that should be there": Kairana MP Iqra Hasan asserts rail connectivity

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 5:41:22 AM IST

Samajwadi Party MP from Uttar Pradesh's Kairana, Iqra Munawwar Hasan, said that her constituency lacks many facilities, including transportation connectivity. She also pointed out that the area needs a line that connects Haryana and Western UP, as it will ... read..

"I would love to work with him again": Aditya Roy Kapur on working with Ranbir Kapoor

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 5:11:23 AM IST

It would be a treat for fans if 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Aditya Kapur come on board together for a project again. ... read..

Diluting quality of training, professional opportunities in Army: Tharoor on Agniveer scheme

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 5:11:21 AM IST

Coming out hard on the Centre over the Agniveer scheme, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said that when the government creates a situation where soldiers can be trained for six months and serve for 3-4 years, it is diluting the quality of training and professio ... read..

CM Yogi meets BJP National General Secretary BL Santosh in Delhi

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 4:11:21 AM IST

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met BJP National General Secretary BL Santosh in New Delhi in the late hours of Friday. ... read..

Arjun Kapoor, Malaika Arora spotted cheering for designer Kunal Rawal amid breakup rumours

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 3:41:26 AM IST

Amidst breakup rumours, Bollywood stars Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora attended designer Kunal Rawal's show at the India Couture Week in Delhi on Friday. ... read..

"No problem, but under her rule North Bengal is deprived": BJP MP Sarkar on Mamata Banerjee attending NITI Aayog meet

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 3:41:23 AM IST

As West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is set to attend the NITI Aayog meet amid the INDIA bloc's boycott, BJP MP Jagannath Sarkar said that there is no problem if she attends the meeting, but under her rule, North Bengal is deprived. ... read..

Will give reservations in police department, prison and forest guards: Rajasthan CM on Agniveers

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 3:11:26 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that the government has decided to give reservations to Agniveers in the police department and as prison guards and forest guards once they complete their service in the Indian Army. ... read..

Amid INDIA bloc's boycott, BJP CMs arrive in Delhi to attend NITI Aayog meet

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 2:41:24 AM IST

Several Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state chief ministers arrived in the national capital in the late hours of Friday to attend the NITI Aayog meeting, to be held today. ... read..

India Couture Week: Aditya Roy Kapur adds 'chaar chand' to Kunal Rawal's show, fans hail his look

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 2:41:21 AM IST

Aditya Roy Kapur turned showstopper for designer Kunal Rawal's show on Friday at India Couture Week, and he surely set the ramp on fire with his charm. ... read..

Malaika Arora, Rahul Khanna set ramp ablaze as showstoppers at India Couture Week 2024

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 1:11:27 AM IST

The fashion spectacle at India Couture Week 2024 is in full swing. After two days of power-packed fashion shows, Day 3 also offered the finest of style. Bollywood diva Malaika Arora and actor Rahul Khanna turned showstoppers for ace designer Siddartha Tyt ... read..

"Govt must examine Shah Commission report and place it in house": RS Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 1:11:26 AM IST

Vice President and Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, Jagdeep Dhankhar, emphasised that the government must examine the authentic report of the Shah Commission and place it in the house as it relates to the "darkest period of Indian democracy." ... read..

"Insulting our soldiers is in DNA of Congress": Haryana CM attacks Mallikarjun Kharge

New Delhi | July 27, 2024 1:11:23 AM IST

Launching scathing attacks on Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge over Kargil Vijay Diwas, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that on such an auspicious day, the Congress is busy spreading lies and misleading the youth. ... read..

Vijay Mallya barred from trading in Indian securities for 3 years by SEBI

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 11:41:27 PM IST

Financial market regulator SEBI has barred fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya from accessing the securities markets for three years, with immediate effect, on charges that he masked his identity and traded in Indian securities. ... read..

Congress MP Shafi Parambil moves resolution in Lok Sabha to regulate airfares

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 11:41:22 PM IST

Congress MP Shafi Parambil on Friday moved a resolution in Lok Sabha seeking measures to regulate airfare, emphasizing the financial burden faced by immigrant workers due to fluctuating ticket prices. ... read..

"Every athlete is India's pride": PM Modi extends wishes to India contingent competing in Paris Olympics

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 11:41:21 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent as they gear up to script history at the Paris Olympics. ... read..

Karnataka BJP MP Kadadi says renaming of Ramanagara district "a political game"

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 10:41:42 PM IST

Voicing discontent with the Karnataka Government's decision to change the name of Ramanagara district to Bengaluru South, BJP MP from Karnataka Iranna Kadadi labelled it as a "political game" of the Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister. ... read..

'Proud moment for India': Amit Shah on UNESCO World Heritage status for Assam's Moidams

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 10:41:40 PM IST

Union Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that it is a proud moment for India that Assam's Moidams, the mound burial system of the Ahom dynasty, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. ... read..

Rahul Gandhi pays tribute to Vietnam leader Nguyen Phu Trong

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 10:41:38 PM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the Vietnam Embassy in India on Friday, and paid tribute to Nguyen Phu Trong, the late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, who passed away in Hanoi earlier this month. ... read..

PM Modi hails MyGov as forum for good governance as it completes 10 years

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 10:41:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday marked the 10-year completion of the MyGov portal and extended his compliments to those who helped in enriching this platform. ... read..

Centre takes initiatives to improve working conditions of loco running crew

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 10:41:32 PM IST

The Central Government has showcased its commitment to enhancing the working conditions of loco running crew by recognising the vital role loco pilots play in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of passenger and goods traffic on Indian Railways. ... read..

SC to examine Shylockian attitudes over money lendings

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 10:41:31 PM IST

The Supreme Court has agreed to examine the issue of lenders adopting Shylockian attitudes and has stated that it will regulate such instances to rescue borrowers who are trapped in debt. ... read..

Delhi govt to provide motor vehicles tax concession for scrapping old vehicles; proposal sent to LG for approval

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 10:41:29 PM IST

The Delhi Government is considering to provide a concession in the Motor Vehicles Tax for the registration of new transport and non-transport vehicles, provided a certificate of deposit is submitted for an old vehicle handed over for scrapping at a Regist ... read..

Indian national duped on pretext of job returns from Saudi

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 10:41:24 PM IST

The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Friday confirmed the return of an Indian national who was stranded in the Gulf nation after being duped by an agent who had promised getting him a job in Qatar. ... read..

Statue of Kargil hero Capt Haneef Uddin unveiled at Kerala School

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 10:11:28 PM IST

A statue of Capt Haneef Uddin, Vir Chakra awardee, a gallant officer of the Rajputana Rifles, was unveiled at Kerala School, his alma mater, in a solemn ceremony on Friday. The event was attended by Lt Gen ADS Aujla, Colonel of the Rajputana Rifles, and o ... read..

"India became 'aatmnirbhar' in defence under PM Modi's leadership": Ashwini Vaishnaw

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 10:11:22 PM IST

On the historic occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw praised the Modi government, stating that India has become 'aatmanirbhar' (self-reliant) in the defence sector under its leadership. ... read..

Over 5 crore Income Tax Returns filed till July 26

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:41:23 PM IST

Over 5 crore Income Tax Returns (ITRs) have already been filed for AY 2024-25 till July 26 this year as compared to July 27 last year, the Income Tax Department said. ... read..

"I'm confident that our athletes will do very well in Paris Olympics": BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:12:02 PM IST

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) vice-president, Rajeev Shukla, extended wishes to the Indian contingent for the Paris Olympics and is confident that the athletes will perform well in the Summer Games. ... read..

India's foreign exchange reserves surge to touch another peak of USD 670.86 billion

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:59 PM IST

India's foreign exchange reserves have touched another record high, extending from the recent gains. In the week that ended on July 19, the foreign exchange kitty rose by USD 4.19 billion to USD 670.857 billion, official data from the Reserve Bank of Indi ... read..

JD(U) leader KC Tyagi welcomes 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas', seeks compensation for emergency victims

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:57 PM IST

Janata Dal (United) spokesperson KC Tyagi has praised the Government of India's decision to observe 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas' but has called for further action to honour those affected by the Emergency declared on June 25, 1975. ... read..

UNESCO adds Palestine's Saint Hilarion Monastery to its World Heritage List

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:51 PM IST

Saint Hilarion Monastery in Palestine, also known as 'Tell Umm Amer', has been added by UNESCO to its World Heritage List, during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, here in the national capital. ... read..

Delhi NCR set to host first season of Pro Cricket League, Jonty Rhodes named brand ambassador

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:49 PM IST

Ahead of the inaugural season of the Pro Cricket League (PCL), former South African star Jonty Rhodes has been appointed as the brand ambassador, which will be played between September and October in Delhi NCR. ... read..

No plans to mandate paid menstrual leaves, announces WCD Minister

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:46 PM IST

In a recent Lok Sabha session, Minister of Women and Child Development Annapurna Devi clarified that there are currently no plans to mandate paid menstrual leave for all workplaces. Instead, the government is focusing on other initiatives to promote menst ... read..

Kargil Vijay Diwas: IAF's female Agniveers conduct drill at India Gate

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:40 PM IST

The Indian Air Force (IAF) organised an inaugural performance of the IAF's Agniveervayu Women's drill team at India Gate on Friday. ... read..

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav is staunch opponent of Dalits, backward classes: UP Dy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:37 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Friday slammed Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, alleging that he has always been against backwards and Dalits. ... read..

Mamata Banerjee meets Sunita Kejriwal in Delhi ahead of NITI Aayog meeting

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:34 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met with Sunita Kejriwal, the wife of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, on Friday after arriving in New Delhi to attend the NITI Aayog meeting scheduled for July 27. ... read..

JP Nadda slams opposition for politicising Agniveer Scheme

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:31 PM IST

Stepping up his attacks on the opposition, Union Minister and BJP President JP Nadda while addressing Kargil Vijay Rajat Samaroh on the occasion of 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday accused them of politicising the "Agniveer Scheme" and PM Narendra Modi's ... read..

"Sorry state of affairs": SC expresses concern on daily untreated solid waste in Delhi

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:28 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday expressed grave concern over tonnes of untreated solid waste in Delhi and noted no concrete solution seemed to be in sight until 2027 to treat 11,000 tonnes of solid waste generated in the national capital every day. ... read..

'Opposition used army for political purposes': Union Minister JP Nadda

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:26 PM IST

Addressing the Kargil Vijay Rajat Samaroh on the occasion of the 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) President JP Nadda on Friday accused the opposition of using the army for their political purposes without giving anyt ... read..

Former MoS Defence accuses Opposition of misleading people on Agnipath Scheme

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 9:11:21 PM IST

BJP MP and former Minister of State for Defence, Ajay Bhatt, on Friday accused the opposition leaders of issuing "incorrect statements" against the Agnipath scheme. He said that the NDA government introduced the scheme after studying various similar schem ... read..

Prof. Uma Kanjilal appointed as Acting Vice Chancellor of IGNOU

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 8:11:32 PM IST

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has appointed Prof. Uma Kanjilal as the Acting Vice Chancellor following Prof. Nageshwar Rao's term completion, said an official release from IGNOU. ... read..

Rs 70 crore allotted for Odisha's Rayagada Railway division: BJP MP Balabhadra Majhi

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 8:11:21 PM IST

In a conversation with ANI on Friday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Balabhadra Majhi mentioned that Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw informed him about a provision of Rs 70 crore for the Rayagada Railway Division in Odisha. ... read..

India shared its successful digital public infrastructure with 10 countries: Minister

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 7:41:34 PM IST

India has so far signed MoUs with 10 countries for cooperation in the field of sharing of digital public infrastructure, Minister of State for Electronic and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada, informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply on Friday. ... read..

Paris Olympics 2024: Mansukh Mandaviya, Ayushmann Khurrana launch campaign to cheer for Team India

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 7:41:32 PM IST

Ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya and actor Ayushmann Khurrana have urged people of the country to cheer for Team India. ... read..

Incremental investment of Rs 8,803 crore made under Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 7:41:27 PM IST

An incremental investment of Rs 8,803.14 crore was made under the Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors, leading to production worth Rs 18,083.55 crore, Minister of State for Electronics & Information Techno ... read..

Jitendra Singh: 'Kargil Vijay Diwas symbolises national unity and valour'

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 7:41:22 PM IST

Union Minister Jitendra Singh stated on Friday that Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us that whenever the country's borders have faced any kind of challenge, the nation has stood united. ... read..

6.39 crore individuals were trained under digital literacy programme in rural India: Minister

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 7:11:41 PM IST

Around 7.35 crore candidates were enrolled and 6.39 crore were trained, out of which 4.78 crore candidates were certified under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan, Minister of State (MoS) for Electronics and Information Technology Jitin P ... read..

Delhi police arrest three over crypto currency theft

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 7:11:38 PM IST

With the arrest of three individuals, the Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit of the Special Cell, Delhi Police, solved a case of cryptocurrency theft and recovered approximately Rs 2.6 crore. This includes Rs 1.25 crore in cash, 2. ... read..

Hamas "plays" with Gaza's death toll to spread misinformation, mount international pressure: Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 7:11:26 PM IST

Israeli Ambassador to India, Naor Gilon, said that Israel, through its ongoing operation in Gaza, wants to ensure that Hamas doesn't control the strip anymore and is not in a position to attack Tel Aviv again. ... read..

Kharge approves Maharashtra Congress Committees for MVA negotiations

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 7:11:24 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday approved the proposal to constitute committees for the Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) and the Mumbai Regional Congress Committee for negotiations with the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) partners, effe ... read..

India, US sign Cultural Property Agreement to pave way for repatriation of cultural properties

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 7:11:21 PM IST

India and the US signed the Cultural Property Agreement on the sidelines of the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in the New Delhi on Friday. ... read..

"Transforming Andhra Pradesh with more than Rs 7,000 crore investment," says Minister Sonowal on Sagarmala Project

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 6:11:28 PM IST

The Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, addressed a starred question in the Lok Sabha raised by Krishna Prasad Tenneti and Y.S. Avinash Reddy regarding the proposals under the Sagarmala Project in Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Statue of Kargil hero Capt Haneef Uddin unveiled at his school in Kerala

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 5:41:28 PM IST

A statue of Capt Haneef Uddin, Vir Chakra awardee, a gallant officer of the Rajputana Rifles, was unveiled at a school in Kerala, his alma mater, in a solemn ceremony on Friday. The event was attended by Lt Gen ADS Aujla, Colonel of the Rajputana Rifles, ... read..

Andhra government floats whitepaper on state economy, targets previous YSRCP regime

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 5:41:25 PM IST

Launching an attack on former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu accused him of destroying the state's economy on Thursday. ... read..

Delhi police arrest two for defrauding woman of Rs 18 lakh through cyber fraud

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 5:11:34 PM IST

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly committing cyber fraud. The arrests were made following a complaint by a woman who claimed she was defrauded of Rs 18 lakh after joining a WhatsApp group that purported to teach stock chart analysis ... read..

Brij Bhushan sexual harassment case: Mobile phones lying in FSL for last one year, Court calls victim to depose

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 5:11:29 PM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday deferred the recording of evidence in a sexual harassment case against ex-MP and former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh due to a mobile phone seized during the investigation lying in the Forensic Science Lab (FSL) in R ... read..

Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme procedure simplified to enhance ease of doing business

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 4:41:40 PM IST

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced enhancements to the Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) Scheme aimed at simplifying processes, reducing transaction costs, and promoting automation to benefit exporters. ... read..

India House: Elevating India's global sporting ambitions at Paris 2024

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 4:41:38 PM IST

With the IOC Session held in India in October 2023 after a gap of 40 years, India took a giant first step in establishing itself as a key country in the global Olympic movement, showcasing the new, ambitious India to the world. ... read..

PM Modi to chair governing council meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 4:41:37 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog on Saturday to be held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre, an official release from the government think tank said on Friday. ... read..

Government establishes lactation management centres for feeding sick, preterm babies in ICUs

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 4:41:34 PM IST

In a significant move to bolster newborn babies' health, the Government of India has established 102 Comprehensive Lactation Management Centres (CLMC) and Lactation Management Units (LMU) across the country. ... read..

"Centre neglected Haryana in the Union budget," says Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 4:41:26 PM IST

Congress leader Deepender Singh Hooda on Friday launched a scathing attack against the Centre over the Union budget 2024-25, saying that Haryana has been neglected in the budget and consequently, people of the state will also forget the Bharatiya Janata P ... read..

TMC's Mahua Moitra seeks quashing of FIR registered over her post on NCW chief, Delhi HC issues notice to Police

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 3:41:33 PM IST

TMC's Mahua Moitra seeks quashing of FIR registered over her post on NCW chief, Delhi HC issues notice to Police ... read..

"Immense joy and pride for India," PM Modi on UNESCO World Heritage status for Assam's Moidams

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 3:41:31 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that it is a matter of immense joy and pride for India that Assam's Moidams - the mound burial system of the Ahom dynasty-was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. ... read..

Govt taking measures to promote domestic shipbuilding: Sonowal

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 3:11:40 PM IST

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, informed the Lok Sabha on Friday that the government is providing financial assistance of 30 per cent for vessels where the main propulsion is achieved using green fuels such as Methanol ... read..

"Doing petty politics; spreading lies": Kharge on PM Modi criticising opposition parties opposing Agnipath scheme

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 3:11:33 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, saying that he is the one spreading lies and doing petty politics even on the occasion of the Kargil Vijay Diwas. ... read..

"Congress govt in Karnataka has seen chaos and corruption": BJP's Sudhanshu Trivedi on protest against MUDA scam

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 3:11:28 PM IST

Karnataka's BJP MPs protested over the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and Valmiki Development scam in the parliament premises on Friday. ... read..

SC extends stay on UP Govt's Kanwar Yatra directive to display names of owners outside eateries

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 3:11:24 PM IST

The Supreme Court extended its interim order on Friday, staying directives issued by the authorities of certain state governments that eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route should display the names of the owners outside such shops. ... read..

Retail leasing doubles in top 7 cities in second quarter of 2024: JLL

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 3:11:22 PM IST

Leasing activity by retailers in organised retail centres and key high streets across the top seven cities in India surged by over 100 per cent in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, according to a report by real estate firm JLL. ... read..

World Health Organisation appeals to prevent the heartbreak of drowning, save lives

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 2:41:46 PM IST

The WHO Regional Director for Southeast Asia, Saima Wazed, appealed to everyone on Thursday, July 25, to save lives and prevent the heartbreak of drowning on World Drowning Prevention Day. ... read..

Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia to concurrently be Ambassador to Yemen

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 2:41:28 PM IST

Suhel Ajaz Khan, Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Yemen, with residence in Riyadh, a government press release said. ... read..

Delhi HC junks PIL challenging notification designating June 25 as "Samvidhan Hatya Divas"

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 2:41:25 PM IST

The Delhi High Court dismissed a Public Interest Litigation challenging the Centre's notification designating June 25 as "Samvidhan Hatya Divas" (Constitutional Murder Day) on Friday. ... read..

"A pilgrimage of a lifetime...": Modi Archive unveils PM Modi's experience visiting Kargil 25 years ago

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 2:11:31 PM IST

The diary entry, unveiled by Modi Archive, a platform that tracks Prime Minister Narendra Modi's life, his early days and his journey, shared several photos and clippings describing his experience visiting the battlefield and the lessons he learned speaki ... read..

"No threat to marine environment," says Coast Guard after rescue of 14 crew of vessel that ran aground

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 2:11:29 PM IST

After rescuing 14 mariners off the Raigad coast, the Indian Coast Guard's Regional Commander (West) Inspector General Bhisham Sharma on Friday said that there is no threat to the marine environment and the Coast Guard is monitoring the situation very clos ... read..

Tendulkar, Pant pay tribute to nation's bravehearts on 'Kargil Vijay Diwas'

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 2:11:26 PM IST

Legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar and star wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant on Friday paid their tributes to the bravehearts who sacrificed their lives for the country during the Kargil War back in 1999. ... read..

BJP MP Ravi Kishan criticises opposition for opposing Agnipath scheme

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 2:11:24 PM IST

Launching a blistering attack on the opposition for opposing the Agnipath scheme, the BJP's Gorakhpur MP, Ravi Kishan, said that the leaders of the opposition parties are trying to "break the morale" of those who want to do something for the country. ... read..

"Agnipath scheme in no way strengthens capability of armed forces": Congress' Karti P Chidambaram

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 1:41:39 PM IST

Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram said that the Agnipath scheme in no way strengthens the capacity or capability of the armed forces. ... read..

Manufacturing sentiments and domestic demand up in Q1 FY25: FICCI survey

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 1:41:33 PM IST

Manufacturing sentiments in India have shown an improvement in the first quarter of the financial year 2024-25, according to FICCI's Quarterly Survey on Manufacturing. ... read..

Supreme Court issues notice to Governor office in Kerala and West Bengal plea over keeping bills pending

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 1:41:30 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Kerala and West Bengal governor's offices on two separate pleas over keeping the bills pending for assent in both states. ... read..

Delhi University cracks down on ragging, new measures and penalties like expulsion announced

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 1:41:24 PM IST

Ahead of the commencement of the new session, Delhi University on Friday introduced strict penalties for ragging, including suspension, expulsion, degree cancellation, and barring from classes and exams, to ensure a safer campus environment. ... read..

'Moidams' of Assam included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 1:41:22 PM IST

The mound burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam Moidams was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category Cultural Property on Friday. The decision was taken during the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC), held ... read..

Government selects 57 tourist destinations under Swadesh Darshan 2.0

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 12:41:46 PM IST

The government has increased its focus on developing domestic tourism. In reply to a question, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has informed the upper house that it has selected 57 tourism destinations for development under ... read..

Karnataka BJP members protest over MUDA and Valmiki scam in Parliament premises

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 12:41:44 PM IST

Karnataka's BJP party members protested over the alleged Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and the Valmiki Development scam in the Parliament premises on Friday. ... read..

CBI initiates preliminary inquiry into allegations of extortion racket in Tihar Jail

New Delhi | July 26, 2024 12:41:32 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary inquiry on the allegations that an extortion racket was being run from Tihar and other prisons in the national capital Delhi. ... read..

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