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Will replace sewer pipelines in your areas and get sewer clean, promises AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 2:12:41 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday in a video promised the public of replacing sewer pipelines in their areas and getting the sewers cleaned. ... read..

Congress' Alka Lamba lashes out at Kejriwal, calls alliance with AAP "huge mistake"

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 2:12:39 PM IST

Congress leader Alka Lamba on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Arvind Kejriwal, saying that they made a "huge mistake" in allying with Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) during the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. ... read..

"The Republic Within: Celebrating the Soul of India and Ourselves"

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 2:12:35 PM IST

Tomorrow, as the dawn breaks over our vast and beautiful land, the Republic will come alive in celebration. Across every state, every village, every city, the tricolor will unfurl, carried aloft by the wind as if whispering to each of us, "Remember who yo ... read..

SC notice to Rajasthan police on bail plea of biker's wife in husband's murder case

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 2:12:33 PM IST

The Supreme Court has asked Rajasthan police to respond to a bail plea filed by Sumera Parvez, accused of conspiring in the murder of her husband Asbak Mon, a motorbike racer who died in 2018 in Jaisalmer. ... read..

India, Indonesia to work together in defence manufacturing and supply chain: PM Modi

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 2:12:24 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India and Indonesia have decided to increase cooperation in the defence sector by working together in defence manufacturing and supply chain. ... read..

AAP includes Rahul Gandhi in list of "dishonest", Congres hits back dares Kejriwal to quit INDIA bloc

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 1:42:39 PM IST

As the political atmosphere ahead of the assembly elections in Delhi heats up, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday launched an attack on all opposition players, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Congress leader Rahul ... read..

CBI officers and officials receive President's Police medial and Police medal for meritorious service

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 1:42:27 PM IST

Officers and officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were awarded the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service and Police Medal for meritorious service by the President of India Droupadi Murmu on Saturday, as per a release. ... read..

Centre grants FCRA license to Banke Bihari temple following court approval

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 1:42:25 PM IST

The Central government has issued a license under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) to Banke Bihari Temple, citing its frequent receipt of foreign currencies through offerings and donations from abroad. ... read..

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik congratulates state on emerging as top performer in fiscal management

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 1:12:42 PM IST

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Chief and former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik on Saturday congratulated the state on emerging as the top performer in fiscal management. ... read..

PM Modi meets Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Hyderabad House in Delhi

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 1:12:39 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Saturday. ... read..

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 12:42:45 PM IST

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat on Saturday. He laid a wreath at Rajghat and signed the visitors book. ... read..

Delhi CM Atishi unfurls national flag during Republic Day celebrations at Chhatrasal stadium

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 12:42:38 PM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Saturday unfurled the national flag during the government's Republic Day celebrations at the Chhatrasal Stadium. ... read..

Student died by suicide after falling from ninth floor of private institute: Police

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 12:42:34 PM IST

In an update to the case of an 18-year-old student who died by suicide after falling from the ninth floor, Delhi police have clarified that the incident happened at a private institute in the national capital. ... read..

'Choose Right, Choose Work': Arvind Kejriwal urges citizens to safeguard vote on National Voters Day

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 12:42:31 PM IST

On the occasion of National Voters Day, AAP Convenor and Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal extended his best wishes to the people of the nation. ... read..

BJP, AAP are two sides of the same coin: Congress' Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 12:42:26 PM IST

Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Saturday slammed Aam Aadmi Party and Bharatiya Janata Party alleging a "collusion" between them. ... read..

Odisha tops Fiscal Health Index by NITI Aayog, praised for effective Debt managemen and Revenue Mobilization

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 12:12:40 PM IST

Odisha has emerged as the top performer in the country for fiscal health in the Financial Year 2022-23, according to the recently released Fiscal Health Index (FHI) by NITI Aayog. ... read..

Delhi HC issues notice on plea for tree transplantation in SC expansion project

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 12:12:38 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has issued a notice in response to an Intervention Application (IA) seeking permission for the transplantation of 26 trees within the Supreme Court premises. ... read..

Odisha tops Fiscal Health Index by NITI Aayog, praised for effective Debt management and Revenue Mobilization

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 12:12:36 PM IST

Odisha has emerged as the top performer in the country for fiscal health in the Financial Year 2022-23, according to the recently released Fiscal Health Index (FHI) by NITI Aayog. ... read..

Court grants interim bail to Athar Khan to attend cousin's marriage

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 12:12:29 PM IST

Karkardooma Court granted one week of interim bail to Athar Khan to attend a cousin's marriage. ... read..

Republic Day 2025: Gallantry and Service Medals awarded to 942 personnel, including 5 posthumous honors

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 11:42:38 AM IST

The Central government on Saturday announced the names of 942 personnel of police, fire, Home Guard and Civil Defence(HG&CD) and correctional services for gallantry and service medals on the occasion of the Republic Day, 2025. ... read..

PM Narendra Modi congratulates residents of Himachal Pradesh on Statehood Day

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 11:42:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated residents of Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of the Statehood day. ... read..

Liquor Association withdraws petition after Delhi Govt halts SOP revision

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 11:12:47 AM IST

The Delhi Distillers and Brewers Association (DDBA) withdrew its Writ Petition which was filed before the Delhi High Court challenging the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framed by the Delhi Government Liquor Vending Corporations i.e DSIIDC, DSCSC, DCC ... read..

Trump 2.0 shifts towards balanced trade policies from aggressive tariffs: Report

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 11:12:38 AM IST

As Donald Trump begins his second term as the President of the United States, his administration appears poised to take a more balanced approach to trade policies, according to a report by YES Securities. ... read..

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto receives ceremonial welcome in New Delhi

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 11:12:32 AM IST

Prabowo Subianto, the President of Indonesia, was formally welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on January 25, 2025. ... read..

India's first Olympic Equestrian Anush Agarwalla bids heartfelt farewell to his horse, Manni

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 11:12:28 AM IST

Indian equestrian Anush Agarwalla, who made history as the first Indian to compete in the dressage event at the Paris 2024 Olympics, has bid a heartfelt farewell to his trusted horse, Manni, as the 19-year-old champion enters retirement. ... read..

Delhi assembly polls: AAP forms task force to woo voters of Purvanchal community

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 10:42:49 AM IST

As the assembly elections in Delhi draw near, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has formed a task force to attract voters from the Purvanchal community residing in the national capital, party sources said. ... read..

Kharge expresses concerns about "eroding institutional integrity" of ECI

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 10:42:35 AM IST

On the occasion of National Voter's Day, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday expressed concerns over the "institutional integrity" of the Election Commission of India (ECI), saying that it was a matter of grave national worry. ... read..

Delhi's air quality improves from 'poor' to 'moderate'

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 10:42:33 AM IST

The air quality in Delhi on Saturday at 8 am was recorded in the "moderate" category, with a reading of 191, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. ... read..

Jairam Ramesh raises concern over 'independence' and 'professionalism' of ECI on National Voters Day

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 10:12:33 AM IST

On the occasion of National Voters Day, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh raised concern over the 'independence' and 'professionalism' of the Election Commission of India, alleging that it has been compromised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ho ... read..

People of Delhi have been cheated by AAP govt: Uttarakhand CM Dhami

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 9:12:33 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has appealed to the people of Delhi to give a landslide victory to the BJP in the upcoming Delhi Assembly election. The chief minister alleged that the AAP government had cheated the people in the name of edu ... read..

Budget 2025: SBI urges higher healthcare spending, uniform GST on medical devices and tax exemptions

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 9:12:29 AM IST

As the Union Government gears up for Budget 2025, a report by State Bank of India stated that the government should give significant focus to revitalizing the insurance and healthcare sectors in the country. ... read..

Tsunami of the women centric DBT schemes can bleed state finances: SBI Report

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 8:42:27 AM IST

The Tsunami of the women centric Direct Benefit Transfer schemes announced by various states can bleed the state finances, says a report by State Bank of India. ... read..

"Congress, AAP just make false promises, people of Delhi ready for change": Uttarakhand CM Dhami

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 6:42:28 AM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami slammed both the Aam Aadmi Party and the Congress accusing them of making false promises and exuded confidence that the people of Delhi are ready to embrace change in the upcoming assembly elections. ... read..

"Get a Good Night's Sleep..." EAM Jaishankar highlights takeaways from book release

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 6:12:33 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the book release of 'Live While You're Alive' authored by Shiv Khera, highlighted six takeaways from it, and said he added his own maxims. ... read..

Union Minister Mandaviya reviews performance of EPFO's regional offices for enhanced service delivery, efficiency

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 6:12:31 AM IST

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday, chaired a virtual review meeting to assess the performance of EPFO's Regional Offices, the Ministry of Labour and Employment said in a press release. ... read..

"Kejriwal will become CM with absolute majority": AAP's Sanjay Singh on Delhi polls

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 4:42:28 AM IST

Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh exuded confidence that the party's national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will become the Chief Minister of Delhi for the fourth time after a huge victory in the assembly elections. ... read..

Atishi's election agent lodges complaint against BJP's Ramesh Bidhuri citing 'poll code violation'

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 4:12:22 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi's election agent, Vijay Kumar, on Friday lodged a formal complaint against Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Ramesh Bidhuri alleging that the former MP has set up his election office in Govindpuri within the "prohibited distance ... read..

"From opposing BJP, opposition has now resorted to opposing country": BJP's Sanjay Jaiswal

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 3:42:25 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sanjay Jaiswal has slammed the opposition over the ruckus during the Joint Parliamentary Committee meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, and said that from opposing BJP and NDA, the opposition has now resorted to "opposing ... read..

"They tried to weaken democracy": Jagdambika Pal slams Opposition for 'stalling' JPC meeting

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 3:42:23 AM IST

Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, Jagdambika Pal, accused opposition MPs of not allowing the JPC meeting to proceed. ... read..

"You've to be there...': Comedian Russell Howard shares his 'excitement' ahead of debut performance in India

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 2:42:27 AM IST

Renowned stand-up comedian Rusell Howard is set to perform in India on February 8 and 9. Ahead of his debut show in India, the comedian shared his excitement about visiting a local comedy club in Mumbai which he believes will help him prepare jokes for hi ... read..

"BJP, AAP diverting people from real issues, fighting only for power": Congress' Alka Lamba

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 2:42:25 AM IST

Congress candidate from the Kalkaji assembly constituency, Alka Lamba targeted both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Aam Aadmi Party accusing them of diverting people's attention from real issues and contesting the elections "only for power." ... read..

"Kejriwal creating false security threat to divert attention from his failures": BJP's Parvesh Verma

New Delhi | January 25, 2025 2:42:24 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Parvesh Verma dismissed the allegations made by Aam Aadmi Party regarding its national convenor Arvind Kejriwal being attacked during a public meeting and accused the former Delhi Chief Minister of "fabricating" a "false thre ... read..

"Slap on face of Delhi govt": BJP leader Vijender Gupta after Delhi HC highlights AAP's delay in tabling CAG reports

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:55 PM IST

Hours after the Delhi High Court highlighted AAP's delay in tabling Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports, BJP leader Vijender Gupta lashed out at the Aam Admi Party-led Delhi government. ... read..

Court dismisses bail plea of accused in human trafficking racket

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:39 PM IST

While dismissing the bail plea of a man accused in a human trafficking case, a CBI Court noted that circumstances clearly indicate that the accused was actively participating with other co-accused persons for sending the complainant to Thailand and therea ... read..

GeM sets new benchmark, crosses Rs 4 lakh crore GMV within 10 months of FY25

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:37 PM IST

The Government e Marketplace (GeM) has surpassed the last years' historic high Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of Rs 4 lakh crore within 10 months of the current Fiscal Year 2024-25, Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a statement Friday. ... read..

"Accept whatever is being distributed but do not sell your votes": Kejriwal gives message to voters, alleges BJP buying votes

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:33 PM IST

AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal accused the BJP of openly distributing money, gifts, and other items to "buy votes" and urged the voters of the national capital to not "sell their votes" to the party and stand firm and protect the sanctity of the el ... read..

"Govt wants to bulldoze it": Suspended MPs react after chaos at JPC meeting on Waqf Bill

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:32 PM IST

After being suspended from the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) meeting on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, the opposition MPs on Friday reacted sharply, alleging that the dates for the meeting were announced without prior notice. They also claimed tha ... read..

"Jeetega to Kejriwal": AAP MP Sanjay Singh confident of Kejriwal's victory

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:42:24 PM IST

Ahead of the Delhi Assembly Elections, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh has expressed confidence in the party's ability to retain power in Delhi, stating there is a strong wave of support for Arvind Kejriwal. Singh emphasised that despite the Bharati ... read..

Contact, Chemistry, Credibility: EAM Jaishankar shares 3 Cs of success

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:12:54 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday shared insights on managing stress and achieving success in professional roles. Reflecting on his career as a diplomat and minister, he highlighted the "3 Cs of success" -- Contact, Chemistry, and Credibili ... read..

MEA confirms PM Modi's participation at AI Summit in France

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:12:48 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's participation as a co-chair at the upcoming AI Summit in France, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. ... read..

Tabu shares selfie with her team from sets of 'Bhooth Bangla'

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 11:12:46 PM IST

Tabu will be seen in an exciting role in Priyadarshan's horror-comedy 'Bhooth Bangla'. ... read..

Odisha tops Niti Aayog's Fiscal Health Index, Chhattisgarh and Goa follows

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 10:42:48 PM IST

With a cumulative score of 67.8, Odisha tops the ranking in fiscal health among 18 major States, followed by Chhattisgarh and Goa with scores of 55.2 and 53.6, respectively, as per the inaugural issue of NITI Aayog's report titled "Fiscal Health Index (FH ... read..

Security beefed up for 76th Republic Day celebrations in Delhi

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 10:42:46 PM IST

Extensive security measures have been put in place for the 76th Republic Day celebrations in the national capital. A multi-layered security setup, including vehicle checking, frisking, and the deployment of approximately 15,000 police personnel, has been ... read..

Sagar Dhankar Murder case: Court grants interim bail to accused to attend sister's marriage

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 10:42:45 PM IST

Delhi's Rohini court has granted two days interim bail to an accused in junior wrestler Sagar Dhankar's Murder case to attend his sister's marriage. Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar is also an accused in this case. ... read..

"Plan for unplanned, invest in relations, no toxicity": EAM Jaishankar shares crucial takeaways for managing stress

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 10:42:33 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar shared key takeaways for managing stress and leading a balanced life during the launch event of author Shiv Khera's book 'Live While You're Alive' on Friday. ... read..

Indian fisherman dies in Karachi jail; 8th such death in two years: Sources

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 10:42:28 PM IST

An Indian fisherman passed away in Karachi jail on January 23. Despite the completion of his sentence and confirmation of his Indian nationality, he was not released by Pakistan authorities, according to the sources. ... read..

"When you win...": Union Sports Min Mandaviya lauds Team India on PD Champions Trophy win

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 9:42:34 PM IST

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauded Team India for securing the physically disabled (PD) Champions Trophy title, saying that when the team wins, the country as a whole wins. He also highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for the diff ... read..

"His security is election agenda for him": Delhi BJP chief Virendraa Sachdeva after Punjab Police withdraw security cover to Kejriwal

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 9:42:32 PM IST

Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Virendraa Sachdeva accused Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal of turning his security into an "election agenda." This came a day after the Punjab Police withdrew additional security previou ... read..

"Chances very low", Foreign Expert comments on Trump's executive order seeking to terminate birthright citizenship in US

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 9:42:30 PM IST

Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Nath Sachdev said on Friday that the chances are very low of what US President Donald Trump wants regarding the amendments towards citizenship in the United States. ... read..

PM Modi interacts with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, tableaux artists and tribal guests of Republic Day parade

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:42:30 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interated with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, Rashtriya Rangshala Camp artists, tableaux artists, and tribal guests who would be a part of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations in the national capital. ... read..

HC questions demand for public disclosure of CAG reports ahead of Delhi elections

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:42:27 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday deliberated on a petition seeking the public release of 14 Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports on Delhi's administration, raising significant constitutional concerns regarding the petitioner's legal standing. ... read..

Breakout stars lead charge in ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year 2024

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:12:54 PM IST

The ICC Men's ODI Team of the Year 2024 showcases not just exceptional quality but also a remarkable balance of star power, consistency, and versatility, as per the International Cricket Council (ICC). ... read..

"Do not reannounce schemes already implemented by AAP": Arvind Kejriwal slams BJP manifesto

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:12:50 PM IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday took a swipe at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and appealed to the Union Home Minister Amit Sha, to not reintroduce promises that have already been implemented by the AAP in Delhi. ... read..

Intention is to bring natural gas, aviation fuel under GST: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:12:48 PM IST

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Puri on Friday said that there is a growing consensus to bring natural gas under the ambit of GST, but stopped short of hinting at a timeline. ... read..

People contesting polls for basic amenities, says BJP candidate Dushyant Gautam

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:12:38 PM IST

BJP candidate from Karol Bagh constituency for the Delhi assembly polls, Dushyant Gautam stated the people of the constituency are contesting the elections for the basic amenities like water and roads. ... read..

"A lot of discussions held on how poll bodies must conduct fair elections," says CEC Rajiv Kumar on global election conference in Delhi

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 8:12:29 PM IST

On the two-day international conference titled "Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces; Takeaway for EMBs, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said that discussion was held on how poll management bodies must carry out fa ... read..

"Constitutional duty of govt to place CAG reports before assembly": Advocate Anil Soni

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 7:42:39 PM IST

Hours after the Delhi High Court highlighted the AAP government's delay in tabling Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports, Advocate Anil Soni stated that it is constitutionally mandatory for the government to present the reports before the assembly ... read..

CBI books seven people in cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme case involving transactions over Rs 350 crore

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 7:12:27 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Friday booked seven people in a case related to digital currency Ponzi schemes, which promised high returns and involved cryptocurrency transactions exceeding Rs 350 crore. ... read..

Jitender Pal Singh appointed as next Ambassador of India to Israel

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 7:12:25 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday that Jitender Pal Singh, who is presently Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Israel. ... read..

"The amendments are unacceptable": Mirwaiz Umar Farooq opposes proposed amendments to Waqf Act

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 7:12:22 PM IST

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, the Head of Mutahida Majlis-E-Ulema, voiced strong opposition to the proposed amendments to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, during his meeting with the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Wednesday. ... read..

"We are against illegal immigration... will take them back ": MEA amid Trump's crackdown in US

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 6:42:49 PM IST

Amid the "massive deportation operation" in the US, India on Friday reiterated its stance against illegal immigration, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating it will facilitate the return of Indian nationals "overstaying" or residing without ... read..

Namrata S Kumar appointed as India's ambassador to Latvia

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 6:42:26 PM IST

Namrata S Kumar has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Latvia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 6:12:43 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto here in New Delhi on Friday ahead of the latter's participation as the Chief Guest for India's 76th Republic Day celebrations. ... read..

IEW 2025 to be second largest energy event globally: Hardeep Singh Puri

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 6:12:41 PM IST

India Energy Week 2025 will be the second-largest energy event globally, event in terms of participation, exhibition space, and sessions, said Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas in Mumbai on Friday, addressing the curtain raiser. ... read..

"Freedom of speech, expression cannot be applied selectively": MEA on obstructions to 'Emergency' film screening

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 5:42:36 PM IST

During the weekly press briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal commented on the reports citing obstructions towards the screening of the 'Emergency' movie in the UK. He also spoke about the reports citing the presen ... read..

"All issues of mutual interest will be discussed": MEA Spokesperson on upcoming visit of Foreign Secretary to China

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 5:42:28 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addressed the media on Friday regarding the upcoming visit of Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to China on January 26 and 27. During the visit, Misri will meet with the Vice Minister of Chi ... read..

SC adjourns hearing on contempt plea against UP authorities on demolition in Sambhal

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 5:12:50 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Friday postponed the hearing of a contempt petition against Uttar Pradesh authorities for one week, in connection with the alleged violation of its November 13, 2024, order, which restrains demolition actions across the country withou ... read..

Jaiswal, Jadeja, Bumrah among stars in ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 5:12:48 PM IST

Indian stars Yashavi Jaiswal, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah were featured in the ICC Men's Test Team of the Year 2024, which was unveiled on Friday. ... read..

Union Sports Minister felicitates Indian PD cricket team, assures full govt support for 'Divyang' athletes

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 4:42:35 PM IST

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, honoured the Indian Physical Disability (PD) Cricket Team on winning the PD Champions Trophy 2025 in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The team defeated England in the tournament final, demonstrating except ... read..

Next meeting of JPC on Waqf Bill to be held on January 27

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 4:42:28 PM IST

The next meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, is scheduled to be held on January 27, Officials said. ... read..

Indian stock indices log another weekly losses; Sensex down 10,000 points from its peak last September

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 4:42:26 PM IST

Indian stock indices declined during Friday's session and logged weekly losses, with multiple sectoral indices slumping sharply. ... read..

2025 begins with India's private sector growth slowing and services losing steam: HSBC flash PMI

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 4:12:26 PM IST

The latest HSBC PMI data, compiled by S&P Global, showed that a stronger expansion in the manufacturing industry in India was more than offset by a loss of growth momentum in the service economy. ... read..

Alka Lamba slams BJP for "politicising" Yamuna says Congress will work to make it clean

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 3:42:35 PM IST

As the Yamuna river comes to the centre of Delhi's political discourse, Congress candidate from Kalkaji Assembly seat, Alka Lamba on Friday accused BJP and Congress of reducing Yamuna to a "political issue" and said that if given chance Congress will show ... read..

Sandeep Dikshit lashes out at Owaisi, accuses him of trying to "disrupt" peace

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 3:42:34 PM IST

Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Friday lashed out at All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi over the latter's remarks, saying that it was his job to bring communalism everywhere. He accused Owaisi of trying to "disrupt" p ... read..

Delhi HC highlights AAP's delay in tabling CAG reports, declines to call special assembly session

New Delhi | January 24, 2025 3:42:32 PM IST

The Delhi High Court has declined to direct the calling of a special session of the Delhi Legislative Assembly to discuss the reports from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) in the lead-up to the upcoming Assembly elections. ... read..

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