‘400 paar’ campaign by BJP supporters in Murthal draws attention
New Delhi, May 22 - Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Tajinder Singh Bagga has organised a campaign for the party's '400 paar' mission at Murthal's popular food joint Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Haryana's Sonepat.
DGP, 16 Corps chief co-chair joint security review meeting in J&K’s Poonch
Jammu, May 18 - A joint security review meeting was held in J&K's Poonch district on Wednesday with top army and police officials present, a defence official said.
Viksit Bharat Ambassadors show of support for PM Modi with book launch and VBA T-shirts
New Delhi, May 22 - The Viksit Bharat Ambassador (VBA) meet-up programmes, held across multiple cities in the past few months, has sought to encourage and rope in young students and professionals as 'ambassadors of change' in Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's Viksit
ECI warns BJP, Congress over MCC violations by star campaigners
New Delhi, May 22 - The Election Commission of India on Wednesday issued notices to BJP and Congress over the recent statements made by their star campaigners violating the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in place for the ongoing Lok Sabha polls.
Priyanka to hold roadshow in Sirsa for Cong nominee Selja on Thursday
Sirsa (Haryana), May 22 - Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will hold a roadshow in Haryana’s Sirsa in support of the party's Lok Sabha candidate Kumari Selja on Thursday.
Bangladesh owes Rs 100 crore to Tripura over receiving 110-120 MW electricity daily
Agartala, May 22 - The Tripura State Electricity Corporation Limited (TSECL) is to get over Rs 100 crore as outstanding payment for supplying electricity to Bangladesh, top officials said on Wednesday.
Army’s Eastern Command conducts Ex Airavat Prahar in northeast sector
Kolkata, May 22 - The Indian Army's Eastern Command has conducted a massive exercise that witnessed Aviation Brigade-level third-dimension maneuver capability and its integration with the ground regime in the northeastern sector.
I don’t accept Calcutta HC’s order cancelling OBC certificates: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, May 22 - Launching a scathing attack against the Calcutta High Court’s order nixing OBC certificates issued in the state after 2010, West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, on Wednesday said that her government would not accept it and would challenge it
Once a winter escape, Rajasthan, a year-round tourist destination now
Jaipur, May 22 - The desert state of Rajasthan, famous for its palaces and forts, which used to witness tourist rush, especially in winter, is a year-round destination as now, travellers visit the state during monsoon season too to soak themselves in the
Nagapattinam oil leak: NGT imposes Rs 5 crore fine on Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd
Chennai, May 22 - The National Green Tribunal's (NGT) southern bench on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs 5 crore on the Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) in a case related to the oil leak into the sea off Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam in
Kabak Yano becomes fifth Arunachalee woman to scale Mt Everest
Itanagar, May 22 - Kabak Yano (25) from Arunachal Pradesh has become the fifth woman from the state to scale Mt Everest, the world’s highest mountain peak at 8848.86m.
How Muslims got prominence and Hindus ignored in Mamata Banerjee’s reservation scheme
Kolkata, May 23 - As the Calcutta High Court's cancellation of over 5,00,000 OBC certificates granted in West Bengal after 2010 created a political tsunami in the state, observers pointed out that early indications of the imminent complications started surfacing last year.
Our work highlights deep-rooted commitment to fulfil Lord Buddha’s ideals: PM Modi
New Delhi, May 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday wished the nation on the Buddha Purnima, saying that the government’s work highlights the deep-rooted commitment to fulfil Lord Buddha’s ideals.
No Indian citizen will be left behind in journey to Viksit Bharat@2047: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, May 22 - External Affairs S. Jaishankar said on Wednesday that in the country’s journey to Viksit Bharat @2047, no citizen of India will be left behind.
Delhi HC issues summons to Backgrid USA, Meta in TV Today’s suit over suspension of Instagram page
New Delhi, May 22 - The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued summons to global celebrity news agency Backgrid USA and Meta Platforms in response to a lawsuit filed by TV Today Network.
LS polls: PM Modi to hold election rallies in Haryana, Punjab; HM Shah in UP
New Delhi, May 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address public meetings in Haryana and Punjab on Thursday for the ongoing Lok Sabha election.
Andhra MLA who destroyed EVM remains elusive
Amaravati, May 22 - YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) MLA Pinneli Ramakrishna Reddy, who smashed an Electronic Voting Machine during polling in Andhra Pradesh, remains elusive even as police teams continue their hunt for him.
PM Modi hits out at Congress over Jamia Millia Islamia status change, OBC policies
New Delhi, May 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at the Congress over the changes it made to the status of the Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) and the broader implications of its policies on minority and OBC reservations.
Nirbhaya’s mother speaks out on Swati Maliwal assault case, wants Delhi CM Kejriwal to act
New Delhi, May 22 - Nirbhaya's mother Asha Devi on Wednesday demanded stringent action against the culprits who abused and attacked Swati Maliwal, former Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief inside CM Kejriwal's residence.
North Block receives bomb threat mail, bomb disposal squad rushed to spot
New Delhi, May 22 - The North Block in the national capital, which houses multiple ministries including the Ministry of Home Affairs, received a bomb threat on Wednesday afternoon, sources said, adding that a search operation is underway at the premises.