India’s 78th Independence Day celebrated globally with cultural fervor
India celebrated its 78th Independence Day on Thursday with vibrant events organized by Indian embassies and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) around the world. These celebrations showcased the spirit of patriotism and unity among the Indian diaspora and friends of India
Major reshuffle in J&K Police ahead of Assembly poll schedule announcement by ECI
Srinagar, Aug 16 – In a significant development, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) administration on Friday ordered a major reshuffle in the police set up, changing 12 IPS officers of different ranks and others of the JKPS cadre. The major rejig in the
Vandalism at RG Kar Hospital: Calcutta HC raises serious questions on police’s role
Kolkata, Aug 16 – The Calcutta High Court on Friday raised questions on the role of Kolkata Police in relation to the ransacking of the emergency department of state-run RG Kar Medical College & Hospital. The Division Bench of Chief Justice TS Sivagnanam
‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, PM Modi urges Indian Paris Olympians to join campaign
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged the Indian Paris Olympics contingent to join the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. During his interaction with the contingent at his residence on Thursday, the Prime Minister highlighted the need to
Need to give even more strength and attention to Khelo India: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that playing and winning in Khelo India has become an important programme for the country and needs to be given even more strength and attention. He said this during his interaction with
You are all achievers: PM Modi to India’s Paris Olympians
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his interaction with the Indian Olympic contingent, which returned from the Paris Games with six medals, gave them a pep talk, saying that sports is the one field where no one ever truly
Paris Olympics is our turning point, there will only be victory, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Paris Olympics will serve as a launch pad for Indian sports to soar and is the turning point. He said this during his interaction with the Indian Paris Olympic contingent
Foxconn’s investments to help India become global manufacturing hub: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, Aug 16 – The investment plans by Hon Hai Technology Group (known as Foxconn) will help India become a global manufacturing hub, Union Minister for Railways, Electronics and IT and I&B, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Friday. The Minister met Young Liu,
You are all achievers: PM Modi to India’s Paris Olympians
New Delhi, Aug 16 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his interaction with the Indian Olympic contingent, which returned from the Paris Games with six medals, gave them a pep talk, saying that sports is the one field where no one ever truly
ECI likely to announce poll schedule today, J&K awaits celebration of democracy
Srinagar, Aug 16 – As the Election Commission of India (ECI) is expected to announce the schedule for the J&K Assembly elections on Friday, the uncertainty finally may be over regarding the restoration of the democratic process in the union territory. All regional
ECI likely to announce schedule for Haryana Assembly elections today
Chandigarh, Aug 16 – The Election Commission of India (ECI) is likely to announce the schedule for elections to Haryana’s 90-seat Assembly on Friday. The Election Commission will announce the dates in the afternoon, an official statement said. Official sources told IANS that
India’s new rocket SSLV puts into orbit EOS-08 & a private satellite (Lead)
Sriharikota (Andhra Pradesh) Aug 16 – India, on Friday, successfully orbited two satellites with its new rocket – Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV). On its third and final developmental flight, the SSLV-D3 put into orbit an earth observation satellite-08 (EOS-08) weighing about 175.5
K’taka PWD min for revision of guarantee schemes; Home Min says not discussed in Cabinet
Bengaluru, Aug 14 – The Karnataka PWD Minister is pushing for the revision of the Congress’ five guarantee schemes in the state. While confirming that there was a demand for it, Minister for Home, G Parameshwara said on Wednesday that the issue had
India begins Phase 3 clinical trial with 1st indigenous dengue vaccine
New Delhi, Aug 14 – In a significant development, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Panacea Biotec on Wednesday announced they have started first-ever Phase 3 clinical trial for developing a dengue vaccine in India. The landmark trial will evaluate the
NCP(SP) alleges surveillance on Supriya Sule, demands clarification from Maha Home Dept
Mumbai, Aug 14 – NCP(SP) Chief Spokesman, Mahesh Tapase, has raised serious concerns over the potential surveillance of party MP Supriya Sule by certain agencies. In a statement released on Wednesday, Tapase alleged that Sule, who has recently emerged victorious in a hard-fought
No interim bail to CM Kejriwal, SC issues notice to CBI
New Delhi, Aug 14 – The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to release Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on interim bail from Tihar jail in connection with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case linked to alleged excise policy scam. Issuing notice on
HC scraps land deals, restores Rs 400 crore property to Kashmir temple trust
Srinagar, Aug 14 The J&K and Ladakh High Court has scrapped all suspiciously executed transfer deeds and revenue record entries for 160-Kanal land by restoring an asset worth over Rs 400 crore to the Raghunath temple in the Barzalla locality of Srinagar city.
WPI inflation eases to 3-month low of 2.04 pc in July
New Delhi, Aug 14 – India’s wholesale price inflation slowed to a 3-month low of 2.04 per cent in July compared to the same month last year, mainly due to a decline in vegetable prices, according to figures released by the Commerce Ministry
How PM Modi’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative gave rise to a new women-led industry, explains Culture Secy
New Delhi, Aug 14 – The ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, which kicked off in 2022 as part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, has ushered in a new women-led industry and today, women Self Help Groups (SHGs) have become the ‘backbone’ of the
Rising kidney disease demands urgent focus on organ donation: Experts
New Delhi, Aug 13 – Kidney disease, often termed a silent killer, has seen a concerning rise across India, especially among individuals aged 25-55, which has also increased the demand for kidney transplants, said experts. Kidney disease, characterised by the gradual loss of