Jaipur, Aug 9 — Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Sunday participated in the Tiranga Yatra in Jaipur, paid floral tributes to martyrs and met freedom fighters as part of programmes ahead of Independence Day. Nadda offered tributes at the Amar Jawan Jyoti memorial and…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Sunday that India has dispatched eight metric tonnes of life-saving and essential medicines to Bolivia to support the public healthcare capacity."Extending a helping hand to a Global South partner. India has dispatched 8 MT…
Kolkata, Aug 9 — The Kolkata police have arrested a person for indulging in extortion in the name of West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Samik Bhattacharya, police said on Sunday. The accused was arrested after a complaint was filed in Bidhannagar Cyber Crime Police Station.The…
Mumbai, Aug 9 — Samajwadi Party leader in Maharashtra and MLA Abu Azmi has raised serious questions over the death of Aban Ahmed, son of the late Atiq Ahmed, stating that the circumstances surrounding the incident do not inspire confidence that justice is being served. In an exclusive conversation…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that the state government is preparing the national capital's judicial system for the future with the vision of combining the talent of the new generation with modern judicial infrastructure. After interacting with young…
Amaravati, Aug 9 — Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced Rs 20 lakh assistance for the family of medico K. Priyanka, who was run over by a car driven by a youth under the influence of alcohol at a mall in Rajamahendravaram on August 3. The Chief Minister expressed…
Patna, Aug 9 — Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is bringing a rapid turnaround in the lives of residents in Sheikhpura district by providing them financial assistance. Gauri Kumari and her husband Lalan Pandey have emerged as shining examples of financial empowerment under…
Ranchi, Aug 9 — Three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JSPC) namely Ajita Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda, and Jamal Ahmed resigned from their posts on Sunday, amid deepening controversy over the alleged examination irregularities. All three submitted their resignation letters to the…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Sunday highlighted the role of the Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) in strengthening cost optimisation, prudent resource utilisation, and robust financial oversight across government departments, particularly in the defence…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The Union government has given a one-year extension in service to Rahul Navin, Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director, starting August 13, an official said on Sunday. A circular issued by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions said, "The Appointments Committee…
Ranchi, Aug 9 — The third round of talks between the Jharkhand government and the students protesting alleged irregularities in the state's competitive examinations on Sunday ended inconclusively, even though the former claimed it had accepted most of the agitators' demands.Citing its accommodative…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — As India debates the integrity of competitive examinations, thousands of young people are demanding a fair chance. Their anger is justified. An education system commands legitimacy only when merit is protected and every student believes that hard work will be rewarded. However,…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The Delhi Metro on Sunday joined the week-long 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign by unveiling of a special train on the Yellow Line wrapped in the tricolour theme, an official of the Union Ministry of Culture said. The Ministry shared a social media post of Delhi Metro which said, "A…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The Muslim Rashtriya Manch, affiliated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), on Sunday launched 'connect with the roots' campaign from Rajghat – memorial dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, giving a call for spreading message for 'brotherhood and shared heritage' in the country.…
Ahmedabad, Aug 9 — Ahmedabad Customs officials seized a 24-carat gold bar weighing 422.83 grams and valued at Rs 65.69 lakh after intercepting a passenger who had allegedly concealed gold paste inside his body at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA), Ahmedabad, on Sunday. The Air…
Sivaganga (Tamil Nadu), Aug 9 — Congress MP Karti P. Chidambaram on Sunday cautioned against increasing the strength of the Lok Sabha as part of the proposed delimitation exercise, arguing that a proportional expansion of seats could further widen the numerical gap in parliamentary representation…
Kolkata, Aug 9 The third of 11 next generation offshore patrol vessels (NGOPV) for the Navy, being built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Limited and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) will be launched in Kolkata on Tuesday, officials said on Sunday. This will be the second NGOPV to be…
Bengaluru, Aug 9 — National Commission for Women Chairperson Vijaya Rahatkar emphasised that justice for women is a shared constitutional responsibility, adding that justice must not only be timely, but it must also inspire trust, an official said on Sunday. Speaking at the first South Zone…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The BRICS Competition Authorities Heads meeting hosted by India has adopted a joint statement on ‘Strengthening Cooperation to Promote Fair Competition, including in Renewable Energy Markets,’ according to an official statement issued on Sunday.As part of India's BRICS Chairship,…
Chandigarh, Aug 9 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that the sacred programme of Gau Katha and Gau Mata Seva organised on the holy land of Samana in Patiala district of Punjab is a testimony to India’s great spiritual and Sanatan tradition. Dedicated to the 350th martyrdom…
New Delhi, Aug 9 — The second sitting of the eighth Delhi Legislative Assembly's sixth session will be held on Monday with the possible introduction of some of the three bills approved by the Business Advisory Committee for the ongoing Monsoon Session. Earlier, the Business Advisory Committee of…