SC Constitution Bench strikes down electoral bonds scheme 2018 as ‘unconstitutional’
New Delhi, Feb 15 - In a unanimous verdict, a 5-judge Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the electoral bonds scheme 2018 as unconstitutional.
Tamil superstar Kamal Haasan to contest Lok Sabha polls
Chennai, Feb 15 - Tamil Superstar Kamal Haasan, who is also President of Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM), will be contesting the upcoming Lok Sabha polls either from Coimbatore or Chennai.
Special Category Status back at centre stage as Andhra Pradesh polls draw near
Amaravati, Feb 15 - With a few weeks to go for simultaneous polls to Andhra Pradesh Assembly and Lok Sabha, the issue of Special Category Status (SCS) is back at the centre stage of state politics.
Mumbai connection: First grand Hindu temple in UAE built by Parsi group
Mumbai, Feb 15 - The grand Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi, UAE that was inaugurated on Wednesday by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has a strong Mumbai connection as it was built by a Parsi group.
Electoral bonds scheme infringes upon right to information of voter: CJI Chandrachud
New Delhi, Feb 15 - Saying that financial contribution to a political party could lead to quid pro quo arrangements, Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday said that the electoral bonds scheme by anonymizing contributions to the political parties infringe upon
After success of ‘Gaon Chalo’, BJP to launch beneficiary contact campaign in Rajasthan
Jaipur, Feb 14 - After the 'Gaon Chalo' campaign, the BJP will now launch a beneficiary contact campaign in Rajasthan.
Five girl cadets from UP Sainik School get selected to NDA
Lucknow, Feb 15 - Five girl cadets from UP Sainik School Lucknow have been selected by the Services Selection Board to join the elite National Defence Academy (NDA).
34 defence sector projects to be unveiled in GBC in UP
Lucknow, Feb 15 - Nearly 34 investment projects worth Rs 3,585.85 crore are ready to be included in the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony (GBC) in Uttar Pradesh.
Amid tension, protesting farmers to hold talks with Union ministers in Chandigarh
Chandigarh, Feb 15 - Even as farmers continued their protest on interstate borders between Punjab and Haryana for the the third day demanding higher minimum crop prices and waiver of loans, farmer leaders are meeting with three Union ministers -- third time --
Goa CM, cabinet to visit Ayodhya today
Ayodhya, Feb 15 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, accompanied by his cabinet and other state govt officials, will visit the Ram temple here on Thursday.
First gold mine auction in Rajasthan soon
Jaipur, Feb 15 - Rajasthan mining department is all set to create history as it will start a gold mine auction for the first time in the state in the Banswara district’s Bhukia-Jagpura area.
Lucknow-based research institute to help in flower cultivation for Puri temple
Lucknow, Feb 15 - The Lucknow-based CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) will soon start growing flowers offered at much revered Puri’s Jagannath temple.
BJP forms panel to inquire Sandeshkhali sexual harassment incidents
New Delhi, Feb 15 - BJP has formed a six-member committee of Union Ministers and MPs to visit Sandeshkhali of West Bengal's North Pargana district and collect information about the alleged incidents of sexual harassment and violence against women there.
UAE won hearts of 140 cr Indians: PM Modi after inaugurating Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, Feb 14 - In a proud and historic moment for Hindus from across the world, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying
PM Modi’s ‘temple diplomacy’ boosts India-UAE ties
New Delhi, Feb 14 - The auspicious occasion of ‘Basant Panchami’ went down in the history of Indian diplomacy as a unique and memorable day even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated the first ‘Hindu temple’ in UAE’s Abhu Dhabi, marking
Farmers’ protest: Haryana Police issue advisory for commuters
Chandigarh, Feb 14 - In view of the 'Chalo Delhi' call given by the protesting farmers’ organisations, the Haryana Police on Wednesday advised the commuters to opt for train as a precautionary measure, rather than travelling by road to commute between Chandigarh and
Amid prayers & vedic chants, PM Modi inaugurates UAE’s first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi
New Delhi, Feb 14 - It was indeed a proud and historic moment for Hindus from across the world as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, the first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE),
Lakhpati Didi scheme is changing lives of women: President Murmu
Jaipur, Feb 14 - President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday said that schemes like Lakhpati Didi are changing the lives of women.
Yogi increases grant under Kanya Sumangala Yojana
Gorakhpur, Feb 14 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that the grant under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana will be increased from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 per beneficiary annually from April, this year.
Pakistan Rangers violate ceasefire along int’l border in J&K
Jammu, Feb 14 - Pakistan Rangers violated bilateral ceasefire on Wednesday by resorting to unprovoked firing at Border Security Force (BSF) post on International Border (IB) in J&K’s Jammu district.