PM Modi expected to visit Kerala thrice before LS polls
Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 6 - After receiving a rousing reception during his trip to Thrissur earlier this week, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Kerala at least three more times before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, sources said.=
Borders security, cyber-threats, radicalization discussed at Jaipur Police conference
Jaipur, Jan 6 - The 58th DGsP/IGsP Conference 2023 was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. The Conference is being held in hybrid mode with chiefs of Central Police organisations attending physically and over 500
Stay away from factionalism & corruption, PM Modi’s advises Raj MLAs
Jaipur, Jan 6 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently on a three-day trip to Jaipur, advised Rajasthan MLAs and Ministers to "stay away from factionalism and corruption".
Raj govt changes name of Indira Rasoi Yojana to Shri Annapurna Rasoi Yojana
Jaipur, Jan 5 - The Rajasthan government on Friday changed the name of the 'Indira Rasoi Yojana', a scheme launched by the previous Congress government led by Ashok Gehlot, to 'Shree Annapurna Rasoi Yojna'.
‘Divides Mizo people’: Mizoram CM opposes border fencing along India-Myanmar border
Aizawl, Jan 5 - Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several other Union Ministers in Delhi, has reportedly opposed the Centere's plan to erect fencing along porous Myanmar borders.
Rajasthan: CM Bhajan Lal keeps Home, Finance goes to Diya Kumari, Bairwa gets Transport
Jaipur, Jan 5 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday allotted portfolios to the state ministers.
We need to figure out battle of narratives ahead of elections & call them out: Jaishankar
Bengaluru, Jan 6 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday emphasised the need to figure out the "battle of narratives that are being played out ahead of elections" and call them out.
Labour scrutiny over closure of company owned by Sunak’s wife
London, Jan 6 - After UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's wife Akshata Murthy wounded up her start-up investment firm, Catamaran Ventures in December last year, the country's main opposition has raised questions asking the impact of its closure on other companies.
Trump ‘Big Risk’ for 2024, say Haley and Ron DeSantis in unison at town halls in Iowa
Des Moines (Iowa), Jan 5 - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former UN Ambassador and North Carolina Governor Nikki Haley were unanimous in saying ex-President Donald Trump was "a big risk for the GOP "in the 2024 Presidential race and prospects for "retaking
Jaishankar visits Nepal, signs landmark electricity trade agreement
India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar on Friday returned to New Delhi following his two-day trip to Kathmandu during which he co-chaired the seventh meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission and also inaugurated several projects. Nepal and India have comprehensively reviewed the status
SC Collegium recommends Justice Ahuja as permanent judge of Bombay HC
New Delhi, Jan 5 - The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud, has recommended the appointment of Justice Abhay Ahuja, an additional judge of the Bombay High Court, as a permanent judge.
Parliament security breach: 5 out of 6 accused give consent to undergo polygraph test
New Delhi, Jan 5 - Five of the six accused persons in the December 13 Parliament security breach case on Friday gave their consent before a Delhi court to undergo polygraph test.
US Justice Department sues Texas over ‘unconstitutional’ immigration law
New York, Jan 5 - The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a lawsuit against the State of Texas to challenge an immigration law that allows the state police to arrest, detain, and deport individuals suspected of illegally crossing the Texas-Mexico border.
DG-IG conference: Shah, Doval in Jaipur; PM to reach by evening
Jaipur, Jan 5 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval have reached Jaipur for three-day All India conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police in Rajasthan International centre in Jaipur, beginning on Friday.
Cabinet okays international status, new name for Ayodhya airport
New Delhi, Jan 5 - The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to declare the Ayodhya airport as an international airport and naming it as “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham”, according to an official statement issued on Friday.
Jaishankar returns to India after wrapping up Nepal visit
Kathmandu, Jan 5 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday returned to New Delhi following his two-day trip to Kathmandu during which he co-chaired the seventh meeting of the Nepal-India Joint Commission and also inaugurated several projects.
Liberian cargo ship with Indian crew aboard hijacked in Arabian Sea, Indian Navy rushes help
Mumbai, Jan 5 - A Liberian-flagged bulk carrier with around 15 Indian crew members, has been hijacked by around five-six armed hijackers in the Arabian Sea, as per a message received early on Friday, officials said here.
Trump ‘debunks’ any relationship with financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
New York, Jan 4 - Former US President Donald Trump has sought to "debunk" any relationship with late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, saying any claims linking him with Epstein were untrue.
5L temples to be centres of mass mobilisation: Trust
Lucknow, Jan 5 - The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) will now focus on how to convert five lakh temples across the country as centres of mass mobilisation.
Ram bhajans to be played on UPSRTC buses
Lucknow, Jan 5 - The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has instructed that all buses travelling to and from Ayodhya should play a variety of Ram bhajans (devotional songs) to drum up excitement for the consecration ceremony of Ram Mandir slated for January 22.