Imphal, Sep 3 — In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking networks, the Assam Rifles, in coordination with other security forces, seized brown sugar worth around Rs 80 crore and arrested a drug peddler in Manipur on Wednesday, officials said. A defence spokesman said that continuing their…
Jalna, Sep 3 — Manoj Jarange Patil, who is on an indefinite hunger strike demanding Maratha reservation, on Wednesday finally agreed to drink water and get an IV saline drip following an emotional appeal by BJP legislator Prasad Lad. However, maintaining the intensity of the protest, Jarange Patil…
Ayodhya, Sep 3 — The appointment of Air Marshal (Retd) Jeetendra Mishra as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was welcomed by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) and seers in Ayodhya, even though the latter objected to the appointment of the three new Trust…
Gandhinagar, Sep 3 — Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has said that repeated attempts by opponents to obstruct development, spread misleading propaganda and make indecent remarks had not weakened public trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership. Patel made the remarks on Wednesday…
Jaipur, Sep 3 — Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has called for increasing the social security pension to Rs 3,000 per month and expanding the number of beneficiaries, while criticising the BJP-led Central government over the amount of pension provided under its share of the scheme.…
New Delhi, Sep 3 — The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi government on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the mandatory requirement of obtaining an MP/MLA endorsement or recommendation letter for availing benefits under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, which provides…
New Delhi, Sep 3 — The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday began its two-day ‘Jal Manthan’ programme in New Delhi, bringing together Water Resources Ministers from BJP-ruled states for discussions on inter-state coordination, water management and the exchange of best practices. The programme…
Hyderabad, Sep 2 — AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday paid rich tributes to former Chief Minister of united Andhra Pradesh, Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy (YSR), saying he gave his whole life to the Congress Party and to the poor of his state. He said YSR believed that the purpose of…
Yamunanagar (Haryana), Sep 2 — The Soil Health Card scheme, launched by the central government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is helping farmers determine the nutrient status of their fields through soil testing and make informed decisions about fertiliser use. Officials and soil-testing…
Pune, Sep 2 — The Pune City Police's Chaturshingi Police Station on Wednesday arrested Ashish Sable, a worker of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), in connection with the high-profile controversy surrounding the forcible removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s photograph from a government…
Asheville (North Carolina), Sep 2 — India has moved to deepen economic partnerships with the European Union, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and several major economies, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman using the G20 meeting in Asheville to seek greater investment, stronger…
Tashkent, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Uzbekistan's highest honour, the ‘Oliy Darajali Do’stlik’ Order, by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent on Sunday, in recognition of his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties. This marked another addition to the growing…
Tashkent, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that India and Uzbekistan will establish a long-term supply arrangement for the supply of uranium. In his remarks during the delegation-level talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent, PM Modi said: "We will…
Kolkata, Aug 30 — West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Sunday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his reference to evergreen Bengali matinee idol, Late Uttam Kumar, in 'Mann Ki Baat'.In a social media statement issued in the afternoon, CM Adhikari said the Prime Minister’s reference…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged people to embrace the spirit of 'Vocal for Local' during the upcoming festive season and give preference to products made in India while making purchases for their homes. Addressing the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme…
Aligarh, Aug 30 — In a second such case reported within the span of four weeks, an undergraduate student of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself at his rented accommodation here, police said.According to official sources, the student left behind a note,…
Imphal, Aug 30 — Security forces in Manipur, in separate joint operations conducted across different districts, have arrested seven militants, including a woman cadre, belonging to various banned outfits during the past 24 hours, officials said here on Sunday.In another joint operation, security…
Chennai, Aug 30 — PMK leader Dr Anbumani Ramadoss has accused the Karnataka government of rushing ahead with the proposed Mekedatu dam and urged Tamil Nadu to act decisively to protect its rights over Cauvery water. His remarks came after Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said his government…
Patna, Aug 30 — Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Sunday accused Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, of "attempting to create infighting" among social communities in his "pursuit of power".The Union Minister's reaction comes a day after Rahul Gandhi demanded that Prime…
New Delhi, Aug 30 — Addressing the 137th episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to legendary Bengali actor Uttam Kumar, calling him a "versatile actor" who is "deeply embedded" in people's hearts. "In just a few days, on September…
Chennai, Aug 30 — At least 219 of the 319 Tamil Nadu residents stranded in flood-ravaged Nepal have been rescued, while search operations are continuing to locate the remaining 100, Minister Rajmohan said on Sunday. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport after returning from New Delhi, Rajmohan…