‘I quit Shiv Sena after telling Balasaheb’: Raj Thackeray’s jibes at turncoats
Mumbai, Feb 7 - A day after the Election Commission of India (ECI) awarded the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) founded by Sharad Pawar and its symbol ‘Clock’ to the breakaway faction of Ajit Pawar, the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) reacted to the current
Nitish Kumar to meet PM Modi in Delhi today
Patna, Feb 7 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday.
Restrictions imposed on Internet, mob gathering in J&K’s Poonch & Rajouri
Jammu, Feb 7 - After Parliament gave nod to the grant of Scheduled Tribe status to the Pahari community in J&K, authorities on Wednesday imposed restrictions on Internet and mob gathering in Poonch and Rajouri districts.
Amid objection from NE states, Centre to fence entire 1,643 km stretch of India-Myanmar border
New Delhi/Aizawl, Feb 6 - Amid objection from different northeastern states, including Mizoram and Nagaland, and many other organisations, the Centre on Tuesday reiterated that the Indian government is committed to fence the entire 1,643 km-long India-Myanmar border.
Cold wave continues unabated in Kashmir
Srinagar, Feb 7 - Due to clear night sky, cold wave conditions continued across Kashmir on Wednesday. The night temperature remained notches below the freezing point.
Congratulatory proposal on Ram temple divides SP
Lucknow, Feb 7 - Divisions have appeared in the Samajwadi Party after 14 of its members decided against thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for the 'Pran Pratishtha' of Ram Lalla in the newly constructed temple in Ayodhya.
Masjid Committee objects to survey of remaining Gyanvapi cellars
Varanasi, Feb 7 - The Anjuman Intezamia Masjid Committee (AIMC), which manages the Gyanvapi mosque, has objected to a plea seeking ASI survey, arguing that the exercise will damage the cellars.
Indian Navy intercepts suspicious vessel from Kuwait
Mumbai, Feb. 6 - The Indian Navy has intercepted a small vessel reportedly originating from Kuwait after it entered into Indian territorial waters, officials said here on Tuesday.
Global companies evince interest in Musi Riverfront project
Hyderabad, Feb 6 - Reputed companies from all over the world have evinced interest in executing the prestigious Musi Riverfront development project conceived by the Telangana government, it was announced on Tuesday.
Rahul promises modified GST if Oppn bloc comes to power
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday announced a new financial model for the small and medium businesses and industries with special focus on backward classes, Dalits, Adivasis and the poor, who will benefit by it.
Centre launches ‘Bharat’ rice at Rs 29 per kg
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Piyush Goyal, on Tuesday launched the sale of rice under the ‘Bharat’ brand at an MRP of Rs 29/kg in 5 kg and 10 kg packs.
Gadkari directs NHAI to open Dwarka Expressway’s Gurugram portion
Gurugram, Jan 6 - Road and Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday directed the officials of the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) to open the Gurugram sections on the Dwarka Expressway for traffic.
First endo-robotic surgery performed at Kochi hospital on 75-yr-old woman
Kochi, Feb 6 - Doctors at the VPS Lakeshore hospital here successfully conducted the first ever endo-robotic surgery on a 75-year-old woman.
AMC announces Rs 20 crore investment in Lotus Park
Ahmedabad, Feb 6 - In a major stride towards urban development, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has unveiled its fiscal year 2024-25 plan. The highlight of the budget, announced by the standing committee chairman, is the proposed Lotus Park which has been allocated
Flight from Delhi to Jabalpur to restart from March 1, says Scindia
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Union Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Tuesday said that the direct flights from Delhi to Jabalpur and Mumbai to Jabalpur would restart from March.
Previous govt’s lacked vision for development of tourist destinations: PM Modi
Panaji, Feb 6 - Prime Minister Narendra on Tuesday said that previous governments lacked vision for the development of tourist destinations, coastal areas, and islands.
Women writers sweep Kalinga Literary Awards-2024
New Delhi, Feb 6 - All four Kalinga Literary Awards for the year 2024 have gone to women writers, informed Rashmi Ranjan Parida, Founder and Director, Kalinga Literary Festival.
Iran waives visa requirement for Indian tourists
New Delhi, Feb 6 - Indian tourists do not need a visa for visiting Iran with a new policy coming into effect from February 4, according to a statement issued by the Embassy of Iran here on Tuesday.
‘Encouragement money’: Bihar govt will provide Rs 10k to engineering students, says Nitish Kumar
Patna, Feb 6 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday said that the government will provide Rs 10,000 as "encouragement money" to the engineering students of the state.
1st BIMSTEC C’ships: India’s initiative to develop ‘sporting culture’ in Bay of Bengal region
New Delhi, Feb 6 - India is hosting the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships in the national capital which will see athletes from the Bay of Bengal region competing under several disciplines at the Dr Syama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Pool complex starting Tuesday.