PM Modi pays tribute to MGR on his birth anniversary
Chennai, Jan 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tributes to late Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.G. Ramachandran (MGR) on the latter's 107th birth anniversary.
Night temperature improves in Jammu, bone-chilling cold continues in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 17 - Night temperature improved significantly in Jammu as Kashmir continued to shiver with bone chilling cold on Wednesday.
Ram Lalla’s ‘neighbours’ exult in their new status
Ayodhya, Jan 17 - The neighbouring temples in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex have been accorded the status of ‘padosi’ (neighbour) of Ram Lalla.
Delhi records minimum temp of 5.7 as cold wave conditions continue
New Delhi, Jan 17 - As the city continued to grapple with cold wave conditions, the minimum temperature on Wednesday morning was recorded at 5.7 degrees Celsius, four notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological Department said.
Over 110 flights delayed as fog continues in Delhi
Delhi, Jan 17 - Over 110 international and domestic flights were delayed while around 25 were cancelled in the last 10 hours as a thick layer of fog blanketed Delhi, as per airport sources.
Ayodhya mosque construction may begin in May
Lucknow, Jan 17 - The construction of the proposed mosque in Ayodhya on land given in lieu of demolished Babri mosque is expected to begin in May.
Vivek urges Haley, DeSantis to drop out of presidential race, endorse Trump
Washington, Jan 17 - After suspending his presidential campaign, Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy thinks it would be "healthy for the country" if Republican candidates Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis,drop out of the 2024 White House race and endorse former President Donald Trump.
Germany’s 2023 inflation rate drop a record high since 1990
berlin, Jan 17 - Germany's annual average inflation rate in 2023 decreased to 5.9 per cent from the previous year's 6.9 per cent, a record high since reunification in 1990, said the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis).
US-bound Japanese airliner returns to Tokyo after passenger bites cabin crew
Tokyo, Jan 17 - A flight operated by Japan's All Nippon Airways bound for the US city of Seattle returned to the Haneda airport in Tokyo on Wednesday after a passenger reportedly bit a cabin crew's arm, local media reported.
Haley counting on Democrats, liberals to infiltrate Republican primary: Trump
Washington, Jan 17 - Fresh out of winning the Iowa Caucus, former US President Donald Trump suggested that his Republican rival Nikki Haley needs President Joe Biden's supporters to “infiltrate” the party primary to perform well in New Hampshire.
Next Republican debate cancelled after Haley refuses to take stage without Trump
Washington, Jan 17 - The next Republican presidential debate has been cancelled with Indian-American aspirant Nikki Haley refusing to appear on stage unless former President Donald Trump takes part.
Two US Navy SEALs missing in operation near Somalia
Washington, Jan 17 - The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that two Navy SEALs were missing in a recent operation conducted by the American military near the coast of Somalia to seize what it said were Iranian weapon components being supplied to the
‘India has world’s fourth strongest military, US most powerful’
New Delhi, Jan 17 - India has the fourth strongest military globally while the US has the most powerful followed by Russia and China, according to the Global Firepower's recently released Military Strength Rankings for 2024.
Over 100 schools closed, travel chaos expected due to severe cold in UK
London, Jan 17 - More than 100 schools in Scotland and over 30 in England have been closed due to an Arctic cold front set to sweep across the UK this week, which is also expected to cause travel chaos.
HSBC files contempt case against govt over delay in tax refund
Mumbai, Jan 16 - HSBC has filed a contempt of court case against the Central government, alleging non-compliance with the Bombay High Court's ruling concerning a service tax refund.
Majority of drugs are supplied from Pakistan: J&K DGP
Jammu, Jan 16 - Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police (DGP) R.R. Swain on Tuesday said that the majority of drugs in the Union Territory are being supplied from Pakistan.
Airspace restrictions issued in Delhi on Republic Day
New Delhi, Jan 16 - Airports Authority of India (AAI) on Tuesday issued airspace restriction for 11 days in view of preparation for Republic Day celebrations.
PM Modi receives warm welcome in Kerala
Kochi, Jan 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi who arrived in Kerala on Tuesday for a two day visit received a warm welcome during his one kilometre long road show.
TMC will hold ‘Harmony Rally’ in Kolkata on Ram Temple inauguration day: Mamata
Kolkata, Jan 16 - The Trinamool Congress will organise a ‘Harmony Rally’ in Kolkata on January 22 on the occasion of the Ram Temple’s inauguration at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, the party’s supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday.
Rahul, Sonia Gandhi politicising Ram Mandir event due to their anti-Hindu belief: Assam CM
Guwahati, Jan 16 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted on Tuesday that the Congress was the one who, by its boycott, has turned the consecration ceremony of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya into a political occasion.