IAF, Indian Army carry out first-ever Aarogya Maitri Cube para-drop
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army jointly executed a first-ever para-drop operation, delivering the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude location near 15,000 feet, said the Ministry of Defence on Saturday. “These trauma care
Rs1 lakh crore disbursed for free hospital care to 7.4 crore patients under PMJAY scheme
New Delhi, Aug 17 – A total of 7.37 crore hospital admissions worth Rs 1 lakh crore have been authorised under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) as of June 30, 2024, according to the latest data compiled by the
BJP hails sanction against CM; Cong says K’taka Guv is Centre’s puppet
Bengaluru, Aug 17 – The BJP and the Congress on Saturday sparred over Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot’s decision to accord sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). While the
Going global: UAE merchants accept Rupee via UPI to attract Indian customers
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The government of India has been promoting UPI as a global payment platform. Now merchants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are accepting payments via UPI in Rupees to attract Indian customers. One of the biggest retail companies
TMC in firefighting mode as Durga Puja committee refuses donation over RG Kar tragedy
Kolkata, Aug 17 – The Trinamool Congress has gone into firefighting mode as one Durga Puja committee in West Bengal has announced its decision to refuse the annual Puja donation by the state government as a token of protest against the rape and
Released after marathon grilling, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College arrives at CBI office again
Kolkata, Aug 17 – Former controversial principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, arrived again at the CBI’s Salt Lake office on Saturday after being interrogated for several hours till late Friday night in connection with the ghastly
MUDA case: Karnataka Guv gives consent for prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Aug 17 – In a major development, Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot gave sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday in connection with the irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The development is a major setback for Chief
Section of Bihar’s under construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge falls into Ganga yet again
Patna, Aug 17 – In a huge embarrassment for the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Saturday, a section of the superstructure of the under construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapsed and fell into the Ganga River yet again. Although no injuries were
Kolkata horror: Health services hit in Chandigarh, Punjab
Chandigarh, Aug 17 – Health services were severely impacted in the PGIMER, the premier health institute here with a daily footfall of around 10,000 patients, and across Punjab as all Outpatient Department (OPD) services were shut on Saturday, protesting against the alleged rape
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