Jaishankar to visit Nepal in Jan 2024
Kathmandu, Dec 20 External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a visit to Kathmandu on January 4-5, 2024 to attend the seventh meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission.
Cong takes swipe at Centre against BJP MP who helped two intruders gain entry in Parl
New Delhi, Dec 19 - Even as 93 MPs have been suspended for the remainder of Parliament's Winter Session, the Congress on Monday took a swipe at the Centre, saying it was "truely ironical" that the BJP MP who helped the two intruders
Stalin meets Kejriwal ahead of INDIA bloc meeting in New Delhi
New Delhi, Dec 19 - Tamil Nadu Chief Ministern and DMK leader M.K. Stalin on Tuesday met his Delhi counterpart, AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, ahead of the crucial INDIA bloc meeting.
Parliament security breach case: Delhi Police opposes accused Neelam Azad’s plea for FIR copy
New Delhi, Dec 18 - The Delhi Police on Monday strongly opposed the December 13 Parliament security breach case accused Neelam Azad's application seeking permission to provide a copy of the FIR.
New Covid strain JN.1 likely to be around in US through X-Mas holiday season
Washington, Dec 18 - A new Covid-19 virus, known in the medical community as, JN.1, close relative to BA.2.86, is the fastest growing variant in the US, according to estimates from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Eat Jhatka meat to make Sanatan Dharma more strong: Giriraj Singh
Patna, Dec 18 - Union minister Giriraj Singh on Monday asked the people to eat Jhatka meat to make Sanatan Dharma more strong.
45 RS MPs suspended for remainder of Winter Session, House adjourned
New Delhi, Dec 18 - The Rajya Sabha was on Monday adjourned till Tuesday morning and a total of 45 MPs have been suspended from the Rajya Sabha through a voice vote for the rest of the Winter Session.
Haryana giving highest compensation to farmers under PM Fasal Bima Yojana: Minister
Chandigarh, Dec 18 - Haryana Agriculture Minister J.P. Dalal on Monday informed the legislative assembly that the state is giving the highest compensation to farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.
3 back to back earthquakes rock Ladakh & J&K
Srinagar, Dec 18 - Three back to back earthquakes rocked the Union Territories of Ladakh and J&K on Monday, while no report of casualty or damage to property has been received so far.
Parl security breach: Delhi Police writes to Meta, seeks details of social media accounts of accused
New Delhi, Dec 18 - Delhi Police's Special Cell has written to Meta seeking details of social media accounts of the six accused, arrested in connection with the Parliament security breach on December 13, a source said on Monday.
NHAI awards projects worth Rs 9,384cr to successful bidders
New Delhi, Dec 18 - NHAI has awarded Toll, Operate and Transfer (TOT) projects of a combined length of 273 km for Rs 9,384 crores to successful bidders, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways said on Monday.
Sonia Gandhi invited to contest for Lok Sabha from Telangana
Hyderabad, Dec 18 - The Congress' Telangana unit on Monday invited Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson and former party President Sonia Gandhi to contest the coming Lok Sabha election from the state.
Has Dawood Ibrahim been poisoned in Pakistan? Why the speculated rumours do not fit?
Islamabad, Dec 18 - Speculated reports and rumors about a suspected poisoning of underworld don and absconder terrorist Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar have taken the social media platforms by storm, making headlines on almost every mainstream media. While the news is still unconfirmed, there
India, Pakistan abuzz over health status of Dawood; if he was ‘poisoned, critical’
Mumbai, Dec 18 - The political establishments, intelligence circles and media in India and Pakistan are abuzz with intense speculation that the absconder terrorist, Dawood Ibrahim Kaskar, has reportedly been “poisoned and critical” in a Karachi hospital, barely a week ahead of his
Dalai Lama to open first International Sangha Forum in Bodhgaya
Bodhgaya, Dec 18 - Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama will inaugurate the first International Sangha Forum 2023 on December 20 in Bodhgaya in Bihar, the sacred place where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
Kharge launches online crowd funding campaign ‘Donate for desh’
New Delhi, Dec 18 - Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday launched the party's online crowdfunding campaign 'Donate for desh' here.
After SC directive for Mathura, green activists in Agra demand action to control Juli Flora’s spread
Agra, Dec 18 - Emboldened by the Supreme Court directive for Krishna Janmabhoomi (Braj Bhoomi) to control the spread of Juli Flora, a foreign invasive species, green activists in the Taj Trapezium Zone have demanded firm action to promote native vegetation after clearing
Manish Tewari, 20 INDIA bloc RS MPs give notice to discuss Parliament security breach
New Delhi, Dec 18 - Congress Lok Sabha MP Manish Tewari on Monday gave an adjournment of business notice to discuss the December 13 Parliament security breach.
Jaishankar’s help sought as Indian student goes missing in UK
New Delhi, Dec 17 - A BJP leader has sought External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's help for an Indian student, who has been missing from East London since December 15.
Parliament security breach: sixth accused arrested
New Delhi, Dec 16 - Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested Mahesh Kumawat, the sixth accused in the Parliament security breach case, on charges of criminal conspiracy and destruction of evidence, official sources said.