Farmers’ protest: Huge security build-up continue on inter-state borders
Chandigarh, Feb 14 - Huge security build-up continued on inter-state borders between Punjab and Haryana on the second day on Wednesday, as assembled protesting farmers are adamant on heading to the national capital to lodge their protest over unfulfilled demands, including legal guarantee
Gehlot welcomes Sonia’s announcement to file RS nomination from Rajasthan
Jaipur, Feb 14 - Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has welcomed the announcement of Sonia Gandhi to file her nomination for the Rajya Sabha polls from Rajasthan.
Sonia in Jaipur, to file nomination for RS polls today
Jaipur, Feb 14 -Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi will file her nomination for the Rajya Sabha election from Rajasthan on Wednesday, confirmed party leaders.
Traffic restored on Srinagar-Leh highway after 12 days
Srinagar, Feb 14 - The Srinagar-Leh highway was restored for traffic on Wednesday after remaining closed for 12 days.
Farmers’ protest: Delhi Police Commissioner inspects security arrangements at Tikri, Singhu borders
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora on Tuesday conducted a comprehensive inspection of security measures at the Tikri and Singhu Borders in anticipation of the ongoing farmers' protest and their march towards Delhi on tractor and trollies.
‘Bharat, UAE dosti zindabad’, PM Modi tells Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the huge gathering of Indian diaspora in Abu Dhabi, amidst an electrifying atmosphere at the Zayed Sports City Stadium.
President Murmu reaches Jaipur on two day visit
Jaipur, Feb 13 - President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday evening reached Rajasthan. She is on a two day -- February 13 and 14 -- visit to the desert state.
Hry CM turned Shambhu into Indo-Pak border: Punjab LoP Bajwa
Chandigarh, Feb 13 - The leader of opposition in Punjab Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, on Tuesday slammed the BJP-led Haryana government for allegedly creating a war-like situation at the Shambhu border and using tear gas shells to stop the farmers from heading to
PM Modi meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan following his arrival in Abu Dhabi on an official visit to the west Asian nation.
First repo rate cut by RBI expected only in 3QFY25, say analysts
New Delhi, Feb 13 - India's January CPI inflation moderated to 5.1 per cent, in line with expectations, while core inflation remained subdued at 3.5 per cent.
Maha CM inaugurates ShilPhata flyover, to decongest Panvel-bound traffic in Thane
Mumbai, Feb 13 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday inaugurated the Panvel-bound arm of ShilPhata Junction flyover on the Old Mumbai-Pune Highway (NH-48), which will ease the traffic flow in the region, officials said here.
IAF trainer jet crashes in Bengal, no casualty or damage to property
Kolkata, Feb 13 - An AJT Hawk aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) met with an accident soon after take-off from the Air Force Station at Kalaikunda in West Bengal on Tuesday afternoon, forcing both pilots to bail out.
Yogi govt to collaborate with IIT Roorkee for enhanced disaster management
Lucknow, Feb 13 - The Uttar Pradesh government is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with IIT Roorkee for enhanced disaster management.
I&B Minister releases revised policy guidelines for setting up community radio stations
New Delhi, Feb 13 - On the occasion of World Radio Day, Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday released the revised policy guidelines for setting up community radio stations in the country.
PM Modi launches Rs 75,000-cr rooftop solar scheme to provide free electricity
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched the Rs 75,000 crore rooftop solar scheme for providing free electricity to consumers.
Protesting farmers damage barricades at Shambhu border
Chandigarh, Feb 13 - Protesting farmers on Tuesday damaged multi-layer barricades put up by the police to stop them at the border, by removing cement and barbed wire fencing with tractors.
Gujarat govt allocates Rs 277cr for lion conservation in Gir region
Gandhinagar, Feb 13 - Gujarat government on Tuesday allocated Rs 277 crore for conservation of Asiatic lions within the Gir and Greater Gir regions of the state.
SP candidates file nominations for Rajya Sabha elections
Lucknow, Feb 13 (IANS) Samajwadi Party (SP) candidates Jaya Bachchan, Ramji Lal Suman, and Alok Ranjan, on Tuesday, filed their nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha elections.
Why farmers’ demand for MSP guarantee law is misguided & misplaced?
New Delhi, Feb 13 - Almost two years after laying siege to the national capital, by farmers from Punjab, Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh, Delhi borders turned into a fresh ‘battlezone’ on Tuesday with Farmers protest 2.0 ‘choking’ the city. Farmers, pertaining to
Delhi’s Tikri border sealed in view of farmers’ protest
New Delhi, Feb 13 - After the farmers heading to Delhi clashed with police at Haryana-Punjab Shambhu border, the Delhi Police sealed the Tikri border by blocking the movement on both carriageways with five feet long cement blocks with multilayer barricades.