US visas to Indians have shot up by 60%: Ambassador Garcetti
New Delhi, Jan 30 - The number of US visas issued to Indian students and businessmen has shot up by 60% in recent months compared to the previous year and efforts are on to remove the backlog further, US Ambassador Eric Garcetti said
Nitish Kumar Govt to bring no confidence motion against Speaker on February 10
Patna, Jan 30 - The NDA Government in Bihar will bring a no confidence motion against the current Speaker, Awadh Bihari Chaudhary, on February 10.
NDA-INDIA bloc will lock horns in Rajya Sabha polls in UP
Lucknow, Jan 30 - With elections to 10 Rajya Sabha seats from Uttar Pradesh, scheduled to be held next month, the stage is set for an interesting contest between the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the INDIA bloc, before the Lok Sabha
AIM refutes ASI survey report on Gyanvapi
Varanasi (UP), Jan 30 - The Gyanvapi mosque management committee, Anjuman Intezamia Masjid (AIM), has termed the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the scientific study and survey of the mosque as an attempt to “set a false narrative.”
Advent of AI poses big challenge to govts around the world: FinMin
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) poses a big challenge to governments around the world due to the questions it poses to employment, particularly in services sectors, the Finance Ministry said in a review of the Indian economy
Work on Ayodhya temple to restart from Feb 15
Ayodhya (UP) Jan 30 - Preparations are now underway to resume unfinished work at the Ram Janmabhoomi complex in Ayodhya.
Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival to be held in Feb in Delhi and Chandigarh
New Delhi, Jan 30 - The Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival's 20th edition is scheduled to run from February 16 to 25 at the India Habitat Centre in New Delhi and Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh.
Vijay Chowk reverberated with Indian tunes during Beating Retreat 2024
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The historic Vijay Chowk in the national capital came live to foot-tapping tunes and synchronised steps by members of armed forces during the 'Beating Retreating' ceremony on January 29, marking the end of the 75th Republic Day celebrations.
Indian Defence Secretary to co-chair Joint Military Cooperation meeting in Oman
New Delhi, Jan 29 - Indian Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane will visit Oman on January 30-31, where he will co-chair the 12th Joint Military Cooperation Committee meeting with its Defence Ministry's Secretary General, Dr Mohammed bin Naseer bin Ali Al-Zaabi, an official statement
Kerala Tourism a hit at global tourism fair in Madrid
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 29 - Stepping up the global outreach with its highly-rated initiatives, Kerala Tourism has made a big impact at FITUR, the global meeting point for tourism professionals and one the leading trade & tourism fairs in the world, in Madrid, Spain.
‘Unlawful association’: Govt extends ban on SIMI for 5 more years
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The Central government on Monday extended ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for five more years and declared it an 'unlawful association'.
Agricultural sector is bedrock of nation’s economy: Economy Review
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The India Economy Review prepared by the Ministry of Finance said that the agricultural sector -- which is estimated to constitute 18 per cent of India's GVA in FY24 -- is the bedrock of nation's economy.
India, Saudi Arabia joint military exercise begins in Rajasthan
New Delhi, Jan 29 - Saudi Arabian armed forces personnel and Indian soldiers on Monday began the inaugural edition of joint military exercise 'Sada Tanseeq" at the Mahajan firing range in Rajasthan, officials said.
Will remove turban, tonsure head in Ayodhya: Samrat Choudhary
Patna, Jan 29 - A day after the formation of the NDA Government in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, on Monday claimed that he will tonsure his head and remove his turban in Ayodhya.
Tirumala temple body’s budget crosses Rs 5,000 crore
Tirupati, Jan 29 - The budget of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD), which administers the world's richest Hindu temple at Tirumala near here and several other temples in the country, has crossed Rs 5,000 crore.
With pollution control mechanism, ADB-aided Ring Road Project coming up in Manipur
Imphal, Jan 29 - Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday laid the foundation for the Rs 1,766 crore Imphal Ring Road Project for which the Asian Development Bank (ADB) would provide a financial assistance of Rs 1374.75 crore.
Melodious: PM Modi praises patriotic song by Egyptian girl on 75th R-Day
New Delhi, Jan 29 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised a patriotic song rendered by an Egyptian girl at India's 75th Republic Day celebrations in Cairo.
US issues record-high 1.4 mn visas to Indians in 2023
New Delhi, Jan 29 - Bringing down the visitor visa appointment wait times by 75 per cent, the US Consular Team in India processed a record-smashing 1.4 million US visas in the year 2023.
DMRC changes colour code of upcoming Aerocity–Tughlakabad corridor
New Delhi, Jan 29 - The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has decided to change the colour code of the upcoming Delhi Aerocity-Tughlakabad corridor of Phase IV from "silver" to "golden" for better visibility and convenience for the passengers, an official said on
Invest in Goa, grow with the state: CM tells investors
Panaji, Jan 29 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday appealed investors to invest in Goa and grow along with the state.