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.
Will not allow demolition of skywalk for metro expansion: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, Jan 16 - West Bengal Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said that she will not allow any demolition of the skywalk to Dakshineswar Temple to take place for construction of Kolkata Metro expansion.
PM stayed silent on Manipur, did not solve Naga problem in 9 years: Rahul
Kohima, Jan 16 - Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said despite a big tragedy in Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained silent and despite his commitment nine years ago, he did nothing to resolve the Naga political issue in Nagaland.
Key sections of Constitution on Lord Ram, Krishna kept out of books: Dhankhar
Jaipur, Jan 16 - Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said that key sections of the Constitution which mention about Lord Ram and Krishan have been kept out of book and peoples’ attention.
Inter-state fire training centre to be built in Haryana on lines of Nagpur model: Deputy CM
Gurugram, Jan 16 - Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday said that an inter-state fire training centre will be established in the state on the lines of Nagpur model.
Despite ‘War Room’ Delhi airport chaos continues, over 90 flights delayed
New Delhi, Jan 16 - Despite the establishment of 'War Rooms' at six metropolitan airports, chaos at Delhi airport continued for the third day on Tuesday with the departure of over 90 domestic flights either delayed or rescheduled by a few hours.
Indian markets snapped 5-day winning streak weighed down by realty, IT stocks
New Delhi, Jan 16 - Devarsh Vakil - Deputy Head Retail Research, HDFC Securities on Tuesday said that Nifty broke the 5 session’s winning streak by falling 65 points to close at 22032 weighed down mainly by realty and IT stocks.
Tax reforms resulted in record tax collection: PM Modi
Puttaparthi (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 16 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that reforms brought in the tax system in the country during the last 10 years have resulted in record tax collections.
Haryana to auction old properties of Agricultural Marketing Board
Chandigarh, Jan 16 - The Haryana government has initiated the process of monetising old or abandoned properties of the Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board.
President Murmu to open Surajkund Crafts Fair on Feb 2
Chandigarh, Jan 16 - President Droupadi Murmu will inaugurate the 37th International Surajkund Crafts Fair in Faridabad on February 2. Besides, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar will attend the fair on February 3.