Defence Minister approves proposal for NCC expansion with additional three lakh cadet vacancies
New Delhi, March 13 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) with the addition of three lakh cadet vacancies to cater to its increasing demand from educational institutions throughout the country.
Devotee footfall at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya remains high
Lucknow, March 13 - Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (SRJTKT) on Wednesday said that since the opening of Ram Mandi, the pilgrim footfall has not come down.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate new office of three multistate cooperative societies
New Delhi, March 13 - Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday will inaugurate the new office building for the three multi- state cooperative societies -- Bhartiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) and National Cooperative
Centre to celebrate September 17 as ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’ every year
Hyderabad, March 12 - The Union government has decided to celebrate September 17 every year as "Hyderabad Liberation Day", said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement.
J&K L-G Sinha lays foundation of PoJK Bhawan in Jammu
Jammu, March 12 - Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha laid the foundation stone of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) Bhawan here at Suketar on Tuesday.
Amit Shah appeals to people of Telangana to give over 12 seats to BJP
Hyderabad, March 12 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday appealed to the people of Telangana to give more than 12 Lok Sabha seats to the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections, promising to liberate the state from the "shadows of
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra gets six-month extension
New Delhi, March 12 - The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved an extension in service for Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra.
Govt bans JKNF for 5 years under UAPA
Srinagar, March 12 - The Centre has banned the Jammu Kashmir National Front (JKNF) led by Nayeem Ahmad Khan under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for a duration of five years.
PMs Modi, Sunak agree to work for early conclusion of FTA
New Delhi, March 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a "good conversation" with his British counterpart Rishi Sunak on Tuesday and both leaders agreed to work for an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement.
Pokhran again witnessing ‘triveni of India’s aatmanirbharata, self-confidence, glory’, says PM at ‘Bharat Shakti’ exercise
Jaipur, March 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday witnessed a synergised demonstration of indigenous defence capabilities in the form of a tri-services live fire and manoeuvre exercise in Rajasthan's Pokhran.
100 per cent Swadeshi: How Narendra Modi described Pokhan nuclear tests’ success in 1998
Jaipur, March 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Rajasthan’s Pokhran on Tuesday witnessed the 'Bharat Shakti' exercise, showcasing the power of homegrown defence equipment across the three services.
Civil Aviation Minister flags off Fly91’s maiden flight from Goa to Agatti
New Delhi, March 12 - Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Tuesday flagged off regional airline Fly91's maiden flight from Goa's Manohar International Airport (MOPA) to Lakshwadeep's Agatti Islands.
Citizenship under CAA: From application to certificate, here’s a ready reckoner
New Delhi, March 12 - A day after the Central government notified the rules for Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) implementation, an online portal was launched on Tuesday to add pace to the process and also facilitate quick disbursal of applications by the citizenship
White House to send new $300 mn weapons package to Ukraine
Washington, March 13 - The US will send $300 million (£234 million) in military weapons to Ukraine, including ammunition, rockets and anti-aircraft missiles, the White House has said as quoted by media reports.
Putin critic Navalny’s ally Leonid Volkov attacked in Lithuania
Warsaw, March 13 - Leonid Volkov, a long-time ally of the late Russian Opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has been attacked outside his home in Lithuania, the media reported.
Biden clinches Democratic nomination, Trump likely to win GOP nod
Washington, March 13 - US President Joe Biden clinched the number of delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination in primaries held on Tuesday. His predecessor Donald Trump will have won the Republican nomination by the end of the day.
India’s retail inflation eases to 4-month low of 5.09 per cent in February
New Delhi, March 12 - India's retail inflation slowed to a four-month low of 5.09 per cent in February bringing some relief to household budgets, official figures released on Tuesday showed.
PM Modi inaugurates Kochrab Ashram, unveils master plan for Gandhi Ashram Memorial
Ahmedabad, March 12 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the redeveloped Kochrab Ashram and launched the Master Plan of Gandhi Ashram Memorial here at Sabarmati Ashram on Tuesday.
CAA will not take away citizenship, Amit Shah assures minorities
Hyderabad, March 12 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday assured minorities that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) will not take away their citizenship.
Tears of joy: Pakistani Hindu refugees in Delhi celebrate notification of CAA rules
New Delhi, March 12 - Holi came early for Pakistani Hindu refugees living in a cramped settlement near Majnu Ka Tila in Delhi, as the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) rules were notified on Monday. Since Tuesday morning, the people living in the refugee