New Delhi, Aug 14 — Seventeen officers and personnel of the Delhi Police have been selected for service medals on the upcoming Independence Day, in recognition of distinguished and meritorious service. The honours include two President's Medals for Distinguished Service (PSM) and 15 Medals for…
New Delhi/Dhaka, Aug 14 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that while the existing arrangement for supplying diesel to Bangladesh continues, Dhaka's request for additional supplies will be examined in light of India's domestic requirements, refining capacity and diesel…
Mumbai, July 14 — Union Minister and Republican Party of India-A Ramdas Athawale on Friday opposed Maharashtra's ruling Mahayuti's move to mandate Marathi speaking by autorickshaw and taxi drivers in Maharashtra, cautioning against creating disputes between those speaking different…
New Delhi, Aug 15 — In her message to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted the rapid and inclusive economic growth despite global uncertainties in the past decade and called for collective efforts to achieve the aim of 'Viksit Bharat@…
Ranchi, Aug 14 — The Election Commission of India has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Jharkhand to September 15, giving voters more time to submit applications. The process of issuing notices and disposing…
Haveri, Aug 14 — Responding to the state government’s alleged move to introduce the Karnataka Regulation of Use of Government Premises and Public Property Bill, 2026, in an attempt to curb the activities of RSS, former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said the Constitution framed by B.R. Ambedkar…
Amreli, Aug 14 — Amreli is set to mark Gujarat’s state-level celebration of the 80th Independence Day with an environmental push, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday participating in a tree plantation programme that forms part of a Rs four-crore initiative to expand the city’s green…
Patna, Aug 14 — Ahead of Independence Day, Muzaffarpur Police launched a major special drive against criminals, absconders and wanted suspects across the district. Acting on the SSP's instructions, police teams conducted raids and checking operations in several police station areas and arrested…
Imphal, Aug 14 — Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday said the Partition of 1947 was not merely a territorial division but a human tragedy that resulted in immense suffering, loss of lives and displacement of millions of people. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said the Partition led…
Bengaluru, Aug 14 — Karnataka BJP chief B.Y. Vijayendra has alleged that the state government is attempting to “strike at” farmers and arecanut growers through its move to ban gutka, creating fear and uncertainty among cultivators across the state. Addressing a press conference at the Vidhana…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday urged the International community to take note of the atrocities that are taking place in illegal Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) while reiterating that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh will always remain integral and inalienable…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — India's defence sector has undergone a transformational change over the past decade to emerge as a stronger, more self-reliant and globally credible force with the country's production of military hardware recording an over fourfold increase to touch Rs 1.78 lakh crore in…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — A Delhi court hearing the NEET-UG paper leak case on Friday accepted the CBI’s plea to expand its investigation and collect evidence against additional suspects whose possible role has emerged in the CFSL report, a lawyer said on Friday. The development in the specially…
Patna, Aug 14 — A fresh political debate has erupted in Bihar over the state’s prohibition policy, with leaders from different sides calling for a review of the existing liquor ban. The controversy intensified after a recent survey reportedly recommended reconsidering or ending prohibition in…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Friday discussed issues of election management with the High Commissioner of the Republic of Fiji, Jagannath Sami, an official said. The meeting took place at…
Patna, Aug 14 — Bihar DGP Vinay Kumar has adopted a tough stance against the growing threat of cybercrime in the state, warning that strict action will be taken against people who obtain more than the permitted number of SIM cards using a single identity document. He also said that those involved…
Kolkata, Aug 14 — A district court on Friday remanded former Trinamool Congress legislator, Nirmal Ghosh, to 14 days of judicial custody in connection with his alleged involvement in the larger conspiracy behind the rape and murder of a lady junior doctor of R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital…
Bengaluru, Aug 14 — The daughter of Karnataka Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA B. Suresh Gowda has been accused of assaulting and slapping a woman Police Sub‑Inspector (PSI) who was on duty at a temple in Mandya district during Bhima Amavasya celebrations, police said on Friday. The incident took…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday strongly reacted to Islamabad's "threat" regarding the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), warning that Pakistan "will be removed from the world map if it attempts any misadventure".The reactions came after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — According highest priority to the modernisation of the defence forces, driven by a self-reliant and future-ready defence sector is the first and foremost priority of the Narendra Modi government, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday told the Armed Forces on the eve of 80th…
New Delhi, Aug 14 — Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday came down heavily on the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his ‘abominable and unacceptable’ act, mocking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s much-publicised embraces with foreign leaders and said that his behaviour was…