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.
LS polls: Goa Police intensifies checking at borders, constituencies
Panaji, March 18 - Ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, intensive checking at the six check posts in North Goa has begun in order to curb illegal activities, along with monitoring of movement with the aid of CCTVs, an official said on Monday.
‘Tiger Triumph-24’: Bilateral exercise between India, US commences
New Delhi, March 18 - A bilateral tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and the US ‘Tiger Triumph-24’ commenced on Monday, a Navy official said.
ECI shakes up administrative posts ahead of LS polls
New Delhi, March 18 - In a move aimed at ensuring a level playing field for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has undertaken a significant reshuffle of administrative officials in several states across the country.
LS polls: District Magistrates in NE states ask arms owners to deposit guns
Imphal/Agartala, March 18 - District Magistrates in all the northeastern states have issued separate orders asking licensed holders of arms to deposit their guns at the nearest police stations to ensure no untoward incidents occur during the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.
BJP’s presence among OBC in UP has increased manifold
Lucknow, March 18 - With 200-odd groups, the OBC are emerging as an important factor in Uttar Pradesh in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
EC advances vote counting date for Arunachal, Sikkim Assembly polls to June 2
New Delhi/Itanagar, March 17 - The Election Commission on Sunday advanced the date for counting of votes for the Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Assembly polls to June 2 from June 4.
INDIA bloc kicks off campaign for Lok Sabha polls at Mumbai rally with call to defeat BJP, ‘save Constitution’
Mumbai, March 17 - The INDIA bloc on Sunday launched its campaign for the Lok Sabha elections at a mega rally here, unanimously calling upon the people to defeat the BJP to save democracy and the Constitution.