Sidhu makes comeback to cricket commentary amid LS election fever
Chandigarh, March 19 - In the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu has made his comeback to commentary and will be seen during the IPL 2024, which gets underway on March 23. However, his continuation in politics is still
Thousands line streets as PM Modi holds roadshow in Kerala’s Palakkad
Palakkad, March 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first roadshow in Kerala after the Lok Sabha election announcement drew thousands of people on Tuesday.
IAF aircraft’s emergency landing facility on NH 16 activated
New Delhi, March 19 - Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter and transport aircraft carried out operations on an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) airstrip on National Highway 16, near Addanki in Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh.
Five-layer security cover in place for PM’s Salem rally today
Chennai, March 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a whirlwind tour of southern states, will address a mammoth rally at Salem in Western Tamil Nadu on Tuesday afternoon. Heavy security has been deployed in Salem with more than 5,000 police
Election is biggest celebration of democracy, all must participate: J&K CEO
Jammu, March 19 - The Chief electoral officer (CEO) of J&K, P.K. Pole on Tuesday asserted that any violation of the MCC would attract appropriate action to ensure free, fair and fearless elections in the UT.
Women in Coimbatore heap praises on 10 years of Modi govt
Chennai, March 19 - The women in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore where Prime Minister Narendra Modi accompanied by State BJP President K. Annamalai held a roadshow on Monday praised the 10 years of the NDA government since it came to power in 2014.
PM Modi accorded rousing reception in Coimbatore
Chennai, March 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a rousing welcome at Coimbatore in Tamil Nadu on Monday.
Centre establishes tribunal to assess legality of ban on Muslim Conference JK faction
New Delhi, March 18 - The Central government has set up the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to rule on the legality of its ban on the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir-Bhat faction.
SC refuses out-of-turn hearing on industrial associations’ pleas against disclosure of alpha-numeric numbers of Electoral Bonds
New Delhi, March 18 - The Supreme Court on Monday refused to urgently hear the applications moved by industrial associations objecting to the disclosure of the alpha-numeric numbers of the Electoral Bonds.
Make complete disclosure of all details on electoral bonds: SC to SBI
New Delhi, March 18 - The Supreme Court on Monday ordered the State Bank of India (SBI) to make complete disclosure of all details in its possession relating to the electoral bonds, including the alphanumeric code.
Hundreds stranded in Australia as cyclone evacuations suspended
Canberra, March 19 - Hundreds of residents of remote northern Australia have been left stranded after Tropical Cyclone Megan forced the suspension of evacuation efforts.
Committed to combating piracy, terrorism in Indian Ocean region: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India was committed to protecting freedom of navigation and combating piracy and terrorism in the Indian Ocean region.
Canada, Germany sign MOU to implement transatlantic hydrogen corridor
Ottawa, March 19 - Canada and Germany have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement a transatlantic hydrogen corridor.
Ukraine welcomes fresh military aid from EU
Kiev, March 19 - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba welcomed the decision of the European Union (EU) to allocate an additional 5 billion euros (about $5.44 billion) for military support to Ukraine, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said.
Pak citizens commend Modi govt for boosting India’s global standing
Islamabad, March 18 - India is heading to the Lok Sabha polls in what is termed as the world’s largest electoral process.
US Defence Secretary lauds Indian Navy’s role in anti-piracy operations
New Delhi, March 18 - The US Secretary of Defence,, Lloyd Austin, has appreciated the important role being played by the Indian Navy in conducting anti-piracy operations in the Indian Ocean region.
‘Look forward to working together’: PM Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as President
New Delhi, March 18 - Congratulating Russian President Vladimir Putin on his landslide electoral victory, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that he looks forward to strengthening the time-tested partnership between the two nations.
IAF aircraft lands at Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj airport due to engine malfunction
New Delhi, March 18 - A twin-engine Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on Monday made a precautionary landing at Bhopal’s Raja Bhoj International Airport after suffering an engine malfunction, an official said.
EC removes West Bengal’s acting DGP Rajeev Kumar, appoints Vivek Sahay to post
Kolkata, March 18 - Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Vivek Sahay will be the new Director General of Police in West Bengal, succeeding acting DGP Rajeev Kumar, whose removal was ordered by the Election Commission of India earlier on Monday.
Election Commission removes Bengal top cop Rajeev Kumar
Kolkata, March 18 - The Election Commission on Monday ordered the removal of Rajeev Kumar from the chair of the acting Director General of West Bengal Police.