Prez Murmu, PM Modi, Kharge, Sonia pay tributes to 2001 Parliament attack victims
New Delhi, Dec 13 - President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday paid tributes to the security personnel who died during the 2001 Parliament attack.
Indian-American wins UK’s prestigious 2024 Marshall Scholarship
London, Dec 13 - An Indian-origin student is among 51 winners of the prestigious 2024 Marshall Scholarship, which selects American scholars to pursue their graduate education at any university in the UK.
Boost for Rishi Sunak as he wins immigration debate in UK Parliament
London, Dec 13 - In a boost for Britain's Indian-origin Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, MPs in the House of Commons approved by 313 votes to 269 what is called a second reading of a House of Commons Bill, which aims to deport to
UN rights chief highlights peace, security in human rights protection
Geneva, Dec 13 - UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has highlighted the importance of peace and security in the protection and promotion of human rights, saying that all measures should ultimately contribute to preventing tensions and conflict.
Who is Bhajan Lal Sharma, the CM-elect of Rajasthan?
Jaipur, Dec 12 - The suspense regarding the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan is now over as Bhajan Lal Sharma, a first time MLA who stood from the Sanganer seat, is the BJP’s choice for the top job. The party has named Diya
First-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma named Chief Minister of Rajasthan
Jaipur, Dec 13 - In another surprise, the BJP on Tuesday announced first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as the next Chief Minister of Rajasthan.
Amit Shah withdraws 3 Bills to replace Criminal Bills
New Delhi, Dec 12 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday withdrew three Bills to replace criminal laws from the Lok Sabha and bring new legislations with suggestions of a Parliamentary panel.
Wounds of inter-generational trauma need healing, says Justice S.K. Kaul in Article 370 verdict
New Delhi, Dec 11- As the Supreme Court pronouncing the verdict on a batch of pleas challenging abrogation of the Constitution's Article 370, apex court judge Justice S.K. Kaul, in his separate but concurring opinion, said that wounds of Kashmiri Pandits' inter-generational trauma
Historic, constitutionally upholds Parliament’s decision: PM Modi on SC verdict on Article 370
New Delhi, Dec 11 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday dubbed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the abrogation of Article 370 as “historic”, and said it constitutionally upholds the decision taken by Parliament and is a resounding declaration of hope, progress and
Mixed reaction to SC verdict on Article 370
Srinagar, Dec 11 - The historic verdict by the Supreme Court on Article 370 and reorganisation of J&K on Monday evoked a mixed reaction among the politicians here.
Article 370 verdict: SC refuses to accept petitioners’ contention that Union can’t take action having irreversible effect during Prez rule
New Delhi, Dec 11 - Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Monday said that it cannot accept the petitioners’ argument that the Union government cannot take actions having irreversible consequences when a proclamation issued by the President under Article 356 is
Article 370 is a temporary provision: SC
New Delhi, Dec 11 - The Supreme Court on Monday held that Article 370 is a temporary provision considering the historical context in which it was included.
Constitutionally valid: Shah, Nadda welcome SC verdict on Article 370
New Delhi, Dec 11 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP Chief J.P. Nadda on Monday welcomed the Supreme Court’s judgment on Article 370 as “historic” and said it constitutionally upholds the decision taken by Parliament.
Coal remains critical to India’s fuel economy despite emission concerns
New Delhi, Dec 10 - Coal is the most abundant fossil fuel in India, accounting for 55 per cent of the country's energy needs as the demand for electricity surges in the fast-growing economy.
J&K eagerly awaits SC decision on Article 370 abrogation
Srinagar, Dec 10 - As everyone eagerly awaits the Supreme Court decision on the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, political leaders have started voicing divergent views on the decision.
President accepts resignations of 3 Union Ministers, gives additional charge to 4 ministers
New Delhi, Dec 7- President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday accepted the resignations of Narendra Singh Tomar, Prahlad Singh Patel, and Renuka Singh Saruta from the Union Council of Ministers.
SC to deliver verdict on Monday pleas against abrogation of Article 370
New Delhi, Dec 7 - The Supreme Court will deliver on December 11 its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution.
Agra to become ‘bougainvillea capital’ of India
Agra Dec 6 - Passionate tree lovers of the Taj city on Wednesday resolved to turn Agra into the “Bougainvillea capital” of India, in the next few years.
Two J&K Bills brought to give justice to those deprived of rights for last 70 yrs: Shah
New Delhi, Dec 6 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023 and Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2023 will give justice to those who were deprived of their rights for the last
No ‘Shaurya Diwas’ in Ayodhya on Babri anniversary
Ayodhya, Dec 6 - For the first time in 31 years, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will not observe ‘Shaurya Diwas’ in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya to mark the demolition of Babri mosque on Wednesday.