Maharashtra wins PM’s Banner at Republic Day camp
New Delhi, Jan 28 - The NCC Directorate Maharashtra contingent has won the prestigious Prime Minister’s Banner at the Republic Day Camp-2024 event for the third time, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.
Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar CM for 9th time
Patna, Jan 28 - Janata Dal-United (JD-U) leader Nitish Kumar on Sunday was sworn-in as Chief Minister of Bihar for the ninth time -- hours after he dissolved his Cabinet by walking out of the 'Mahagathbandhan' to once again join hands with the
Haryana CM launches electric bus service for Panipat
Chandigarh, Jan 28 - Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday inaugurated the electric city bus service Panipat town and said that the first seven days of travelling in these buses will be free of cost to encourage people to opt for
Beating Retreat ceremony to reverberate with 31 Indian tunes
New Delhi, Jan 28 - The historic Vijay Chowk at Raisina Hills will witness 31 Indian tunes during the Beating Retreating ceremony on January 29, marking the culmination of 75th Republic Day celebrations.
SC has strengthened India’s vibrant democracy: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Supreme Court (SC) has strengthened India's vibrant democracy.
Eight leaders also to take oath as Nitish’s ministers
Patna, Jan 28 - Eight leaders will take oath as cabinet ministers, including three each from BJP and JD(U), one from Hindustani Awam Morcha-Secular and one independent along with Nitish Kumar, according to a source in the Chief minister's residence.
Delhi records minimum temp of 6.8, air quality ‘severe’
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The national capital on Monday recorded a minimum temperature at 6.8 degrees Celsius, two notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological (IMD) Department said.
Iraqi Shia militia claims attacks on 3 US bases in Syria, naval facility in Israel
Baghdad, Jan 29 - The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an Iraqi Shia militia, has claimed the responsibility for drone attacks on three US bases in Syria and a naval facility in Israel.
BRO breakthrough on Golden Arc Road by building 700 meter Naushera tunnel
New Delhi, Jan 28 - Border Roads Organisation (BRO) said that it has achieved a major breakthrough in 'Golden Arc Road' by building the 700 meter-long Naushera tunnel on Akhnoor-Poonch National Highway (NH-144A).
Yogi Adityanath to lead BJP’s ‘Gaon Chalo’ campaign from Feb 4
Lucknow, Jan 28 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will lead the Bharatiya Janata Party’s eight-day ‘gaon chalo’ campaign from February 4.
Nitish says exited INDIA bloc as it failed expectations
Patna, Jan 28 - After resigning from the post of chief minister, Nitish Kumar claimed that he was spearheading the INDIA bloc but the members were not working as per his expectations.
Rule of Lord Ram was source of inspiration for makers of Constitution: PM Modi
New Delhi, Jan 28 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ programme on Sunday said that rule of Lord Ram was a source of inspiration for makers of the Constitution.
Peace talks constructive, says Israel PMO
Tel Aviv, Jan 29 - The Israel Prime Minister’s Office said that the peace talks held for a ceasefire and the release of all its hostages from Hamas custody were constructive.
Suspension of funding to UNRWA deplorable: Palestine Authority
Tel Aviv, Jan 29 - The foreign ministry of Palestine Authority (PA) has said that suspension of funds to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in Near East (UNRWA) was deplorable.
Funding suspension forces UNRWA to halt all Gaza activities in weeks: Official
Gaza, Jan 29 - Funding suspension would force UNRWA to halt all its activities in the conflict-ridden Gaza Strip in a few weeks, the UN relief agency's Commissioner-General said.
Saudi FM calls on Israel to respect int’l law
Riyadh, Jan 29 - Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has urged Israel to respect international law.
Biden blames Iranian-backed groups for death of 3 US troops in Jordan
Washington, Jan 29 - US President Joe Biden has accused Iran-backed militants of being behind the attack that killed three US troops in Jordan and wounded dozens more, the media reported.
Stubb, Haavisto enter Finland’s presidential election finals
Helsinki, Jan 29 - The presidential candidate for the National Coalition and former Prime Minister Alexander Stubb will face the independent Green candidate, former Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, in the second round of Finland's presidential election on February 11.
Israeli Mossad chief travels to Paris to discuss Gaza ceasefire
Jerusalem, Jan 29 - A delegation led by the Chief of Israel's intelligence agency Mossad travelled to Paris for talks on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, an Israeli government official told the media.
Iran launches three satellites into space
Tehran, Jan 28 - Iran on Sunday said it has simultaneously launched three domestically developed satellites into space for the first time in its space history, the media reported.