US Congress passes stopgap bill to extend govt funding until March
Washington, Jan 19 - The US House of Representatives has passed a short-term spending bill that would extend government funding until March, a few hours after the bill was approved by the Senate, as funding for some federal agencies and programs is set
PM Modi slept on the floor at Govt Guest House in Kochi
Kochi, Jan 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi slept on the floor when he stayed overnight at the Government Guest House here on Tuesday.
Yasin Malik main shooter in firing on IAF personnel in 1990, says eyewitness
Jammu, Jan 18 - A vital prosecution witness on Thursday identified JKLF Chairman Yasin Malik as the main shooter in the IAF personnel killing in Srinagar city in 1990.
R-Day: Security to be intensified at all Metro stations from Friday
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced intensified security measures at all stations from Friday while cautioning about expected long queues during peak hours at stations.
Security blanket tightens for Republic Day, Delhi Police holds interstate coordination meeting
New Delhi, Jan 18 - In view of the upcoming Republic Day celebrations, an interstate coordination meeting was held on Thursday at Delhi Police Headquarters with senior police officers and security agencies, an official said.
BJP-JD(S) seat-sharing to be finalised after Pran Pratishtha event: Kumaraswamy
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy said here on Thursday that it has been decided to complete the procedures, including seat-sharing and other details, by involving BJP and JD(S) leaders after the 'Pran Pratishtha' programme in Ayodhya.
UN Security Council adopted 50 resolutions in 2023
United Nations, Jan 18 - The UN Security Council (UNSC) adopted 50 resolutions and failed to adopt 10 draft ones in 2023, the world body said.
45 police teams to provide ‘proximate security’ to VVIP invitees in Ayodhya
Ayodhya, Jan 18 - As many as 45 teams of hand-picked police personnel will be providing “proximate security” or protection from close quarters to the VVIP invitees visiting Ayodhya for the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at the Ram Temple on January 22, officials said.
Indian Navy rescues cargo vessel under drone attack in Gulf of Aden
New Delhi, Jan 18 - The Navy once again came to the rescue of a cargo vessel with 22, including nine Indians onboard, which came under attack by drones in the Gulf of Aden.
Indian-American announces run for California State Assembly
New York, Jan 18 - Indian-American community leader Tara Sreekrishnan has announced that she is running for California State Assembly from District 26 as a Democrat.
US judge pauses decision on Trump’s disqualification from presidential primary ballot
Washington, Jan 18 - A judge has paused Maine's Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' decision on former US President Donald Trump's disqualification from the state ballot in the presidential primary election.
Not guilty, says ex-Indian origin Singapore Minister facing corruption charges
Singapore, Jan 18 - Following his recent resignation as Singapore's Transport Minister, Indian-origin S. Iswaran on Thursday pleaded not guilty to all 27 charges, including corruption, obtaining a valuable thing as a public servant and obstructing justice.
Families of American hostages held in Gaza to meet US NSA today
Washington, Jan 18 - The families of American hostages being held captive by Hamas militants in Gaza will meet US National Security Adviser (NSA) Jake Sullivan at the White House on Thursday, an official said.
NCC cadets are role models and inspire the youth: Defence Secretary
New Delhi, Jan 18 - Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane said that for the country's youth, the cadets of National Cadet Corps (NCC) are the role models, who inspire them to excel in their respective field and contribute towards nation building.
PM Modi to lay foundation of projects worth Rs 2K cr in Maharashtra
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation of projects worth Rs 2,000 crores in Maharashtra. He will also dedicate more than 90,000 houses completed under PMAY-Urban in Maharashtra.
Home Minister Shah to visit Assam, Meghalaya for 3 days
Guwahati/Shillong, Jan 17 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam and Meghalaya for three days beginning Thursday to attend a number of events, including the plenary session of the North Eastern Council in Shillong, officials said on Wednesday.
No one has invited Lalu for Ram Mandir inauguration: Samrat Choudhary
Patna, Jan 17 - Bihar BJP President Samrat Choudhary on Wednesday said that no one has invited the former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav for the inauguration of Ram Mandir on January 22.
I’m a monk because of Ram Mandir movement: Yogi
Lucknow, Jan 17 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that he became a monk because of the Ram Mandir movement.
Akasa Air to operate daily Pune-Ayodhya flights from Feb 15
New Delhi, Jan 17 - Akasa Air on Wednesday announced to operate daily flights from February 15 between Pune and Ayodhya via Delhi with no change of aircraft required at Delhi.
Closing women’s health gap could help boost global economy by $1 tn annually: WEF
Davos-Klosters, Jan 18 - A new World Economic Forum (WEF) report shows closing the women’s health gap would allow more women to live healthier, higher-quality lives, and provide an unprecedented boost to the global economy.