India and UAE Strengthen Strategic Partnership During Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Visit to Delhi
On Monday, President Droupadi Murmu welcomed Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to Rashtrapati Bhavan, highlighting the “historic yet forward-looking” bilateral relationship between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). She noted how visionary leadership
Congress Questions Why Jammu and Kashmir’s Statehood Was Revoked if It Was to Be Restored
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Tiwari criticized the BJP government on Saturday over its approach to restoring Jammu and Kashmir’s statehood. Tiwari questioned, “If the intention was to restore full statehood, why was it revoked in the first place after over fifty years?”
Brij Bhushan Accuses Congress of Conspiracy and Vinesh Phogat of Cheating
Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Singh has sharply criticized wrestler Vinesh Phogat following her and Bajrang Punia’s recent entry into Congress ahead of the Haryana Assembly elections. Singh accused Phogat of cheating during the Olympics and claimed their political
MUDA Case: RTI Activist Exposing Karnataka CM’s Involvement Receives Life Threats from Land Mafia
A Mysuru-based RTI activist, who has exposed alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and implicated Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, has reported receiving life threats from land sharks and the real estate mafia. In response, Karnataka Police have increased patrols around
Will the dream of a Hindu Chief Minister in J&K finally come true?
The Election Commission of India has announced that the Jammu & Kashmir Assembly elections will be held on October 4th, marking the first elections in the state since the abrogation of Article 370 five years ago. This election is historic as it could
K’taka CM’s case: ‘Decision followed due process’, SG defends Governor in HC (Ld)
Bengaluru, Aug 31 – The Karnataka High Court on Saturday resumed hearing the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s decision to give consent for his prosecution in the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA).
Haryana ready for change of guard, Cong’s soaring vote share an indication: Udai Bhan
New Delhi, Aug 31 – Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) chief Udai Bhan on Saturday exuded confidence that the poll-bound state was ‘yearning’ for change and the recent shift in vote share (during Lok Sabha elections) gives enough hints on the grand old
Speedy development of entire South is govt’s priority: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 31 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the development of southern states of the country is the priority of his government. Giving a brief summary of Budgetary allocations to Railways during UPA and NDA, PM Modi also
K’taka Cong stages ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest march, asks Guv about pending pleas
Bengaluru, Aug 31 – The Karnataka Congress staged a ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ protest march on Saturday, condemning the Governor’s consent to prosecute Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case and questioning him over the delay in action against others.
RG Kar tragedy: Shreya Ghoshal postpones her Kolkata concert in protest
Kolkata, Aug 31 – Raising her voice of protest against the rape and murder of a junior doctor of RG Kar Medical College & Hospital earlier this month, acclaimed singer Shreya Ghoshal, on Saturday announced the decision to postpone her proposed live concert
Many tough laws in India, need to make them more active: PM Modi on crimes against women
New Delhi, Aug 31 – While the anger and outrage over a woman doctor’s rape and murder at a Kolkata government hospital continues to keep the medical fraternity as well as citizens agitated nationwide, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reiterated the need
Centre’s push to large-scale manufacturing of smart proteins
Chandigarh, Aug 31 – The National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute in Punjab’s Mohali will be making a big contribution to the production of smart proteins, said its Executive Director Ashwini Pareek on Saturday. “These new initiatives will contribute to ‘Viksit Bharat-Samridh Bharat’ through the
HC begins hearing in K’taka CM’s case; Solicitor General defends Guv’s decision
Bengaluru, Aug 31 – The Karnataka High Court on Saturday resumed hearing the writ petition filed by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah against the decision of Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot to give consent for his prosecution in the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development
Man consumes phenyl in protest amid Jamnagar floods
Jamnagar, Aug 31 – Heavy rains across Gujarat have led to widespread flooding, affecting several areas in Jamnagar. Amidst this turmoil, a young man named Vipul Bhambi, frustrated by the lack of basic facilities and inaction of local officials, ended up consuming phenyl.
South actress reveals hidden cameras in caravans on movie sets filmed women changing clothes
Chennai, Aug 31 – In more trouble for the beleaguered Malayalam film industry, popular South Indian actress and BJP leader Raadhika Sarathkumar has alleged that hidden cameras were placed in caravans on movie sets to film actresses changing clothes. The actress, who is
U’khand: Chopper airlifted by M-17 helicopter crashes in Rudraprayag, video emerges
New Delhi, Aug 31 – A chopper, being transported to the Gauchar airstrip by an Indian Air Force MI-17 helicopter for repairs, crashed in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag on Saturday morning. The chopper, operated by Crystal Aviation Company, had previously made an emergency landing near
PIL before SC demands caste-baste census
New Delhi, Aug 31 – A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Centre to conduct a caste-based census in the country for the “welfare of backward and other marginalised sections”. The PIL demands
UPI processed Rs 81 lakh cr worth transactions in April-July, up 37 pc YoY
New Delhi, Aug 31 – Surpassing world’s leading digital payments platforms, India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processed nearly Rs 81 lakh crore transactions in the April-July period this year, which is a staggering 37 per cent increase (year-on-year). According to latest data by
IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in south Lebanon
Tel Aviv, Aug 31 – Hezbollah military structures and launchers in the Tayr Harfa area in south Lebanon were attacked after the forces detected several militants entering the region, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The Israel Air Forces attacked the military
US urges China to take steps to end repression of Muslim Uyghurs, minorities in Xinjiang
Washington, Aug 31 – The US has urged China to take immediate action to end its ongoing repression of Muslim Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang. In a statement on Friday to mark the second anniversary of