New ORF report examines Quad’s emergence as a significant strategic grouping
New Delhi, June 15 - 'Two Decades of the Quad: Diplomacy and Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific', a new report by Observer Research Foundation, (ORF) and East West Center, Washington DC assesses the Quad's achievements and potential amid the ongoing geopolitical churn, increasing bilateral
NFR cancels many trains due to heavy rain in NE states
Guwahati/Agartala, June 15 - In view of the heavy rain and the red alert sounded by the meteorological department for the next two days in the Lumding-Badarpur Hill section, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Saturday cancelled eight express trains between Silchar and
Union Minister Suresh Gopi again hails Indira Gandhi as ‘Mother of India’
Kochi, June 15 - In remarks that could potentially trigger a row, BJP leader and newly-appointed Union Minister of State in Modi 3.0 Cabinet, Suresh Gopi, on Saturday described former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi as 'Bharatha Mathavu' (Mother of India).
Goa CM urges people to plant bamboos to check soil erosion
Panaji, June 15 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Saturday urged the people to take to bamboo production to protect the coastal areas from soil erosion.
BJP’s ‘jizya’ charge at Congress after K’taka govt hikes petrol, diesel prices by Rs 3
New Delhi, June 15 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lashed out at Siddaramaiah government for increasing petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre in Karnataka and equated it with 'jizya', a tax imposed on the citizens during the Mughal era.
India produced over 40 quantum technology startups in 2 years: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, June 15 - India has produced over 40 quantum technology startups in two years, few of them with global potential, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, said on Saturday.
Nodal officers for every project and progress report every week: Yogi Adityanath directs officials
New Delhi, June 15 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed on Saturday that a nodal officer should be assigned for each project, and they should give a weekly progress report.
Will work hard to provide an ideal life for elderly, disabled: Rural Development Minister
New Delhi, June 15 - In order to provide an ideal life for the elderly, widows and the disabled, if there is a need to change the rules and regulations of the scheme, then amendments should also be made, Union Rural Development Minister
Arunachal CM allocates portfolios to ministers
Itanagar, June 15 - Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday allocated portfolios to the council of ministers keeping hydropower, PWD, general administration and some other departments with himself.
Petrol to be costlier by Rs 3/litre, diesel by Rs 3.50 in Karnataka
Bengaluru, June 15 - The Congress-led government in Karnataka on Saturday increased the retail sales tax on fuels, following which petrol prices went up by Rs 3 while diesel rates became dearer by Rs 3.50 in the state.
Now Naga bodies in Manipur urge Amit Shah to send back illegal Myanmar migrants
Imphal, June 15 - After the Manipur government, several Naga civil bodies and organisations in the state have urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to repatriate illegal Myanmar immigrants to their country, sources said on Saturday.
Delhi BJP chief claims collusion by AAP leaders in illegal water connections
New Delhi, June 15 - As the national capital reels under a severe water crisis and people run from pillar to post, the political bickering over the water deficit goes unabated.
BJP’s vote bank increased in Punjab, says state chief Jakhar
Chandigarh, June 15 - Underlining that votes polled in favour of the BJP in Punjab in the Lok Sabha polls is a step towards the party's bigger role, state BJP President Sunil Jakhar said on Saturday the party's vote bank has increased to
United MVA vows to dislodge MahaYuti from power in Maha Assembly polls
Mumbai, June 15 - Buoyed by its impressive performance in Maharashtra in the just concluded Lok Sabha elections, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) comprising Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and NCP (SP) on Saturday decided to contest the upcoming Assembly elections unitedly to dislodge
Two alumni of Punjab’s Armed Forces Preparatory Institute join IAF
Chandigarh, June 15 - Mai Bhago Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (AFPI) for Girls in Punjab’s Mohali has added another feather in its cap as two of its alumni, Haroop Kaur and Nivedita Saini, have been commissioned as Flying Officers in the Indian Air
Giriraj Singh slams Tejashwi Yadav over jhunjhuna remark, takes ‘wheelchair’ jibe
New Delhi, June 15 - Union Minister Giriraj Singh reached Patna on Saturday after taking charge of the Textile Ministry and was given a rousing welcome by his supporters and well-wishers.
56 kg charas valued at Rs 27 crore seized from Gujarat
Dwarka, June 15 - Police seized 56 kg charas valued at Rs 27 crore from Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka district on Saturday.
Delhi water crisis: Wazirabad Pond nearly depleted, AAP seeks Central assistance
New Delhi, June 15 - The water level in Wazirabad Pond, a major source of Delhi's drinking water, has nearly been depleted, intensifying the water crisis in the national capital, Water Minister Atishi announced on Saturday.
Tejashwi Yadav expresses concern over rising crime graph in Bihar
Patna June 15 - Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday expressed concern over the law and order situation in Bihar, claiming that cases of murder, firing and bomb blasts are being reported frequently from several districts in the state.
MEA to integrate SBI digital payments services with eMigrate portal
New Delhi, June 15 - In a bid to facilitate and enhance the ambit of safe and legal migration of Indian migrant workers, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and State Bank of India (SBI), on Saturday, announced the integration of SBIePay with