BJP gears up for Lok Sabha polls in Gujarat, appoints incharges for all 26 seats
Gandhinagar, Jan 3 - Ahead of the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections, the Gujarat unit of the BJP appointed incharges for all 26 parliamentary constituencies in the state.
Yogi gives nod for second metro corridor in Lucknow
Lucknow, Jan 3 - In a major push to the infrastructure development in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given his nod to the construction of the East-West Corridor of Lucknow Metro from Charbagh to Vasant Kunj via Chowk.
California law banning guns in public takes effect amid legal challenges
Sacramento, Jan 3 - A new law in California that bans the carrying of guns in most public places has been in effect since January 1, though legal challenges against it continue through the courts.
Airbus dispatches specialists to help investigate aircraft collision in Japan
Paris, Jan 3 - Airbus has said that a team of specialists was dispatched to assist relevant authorities in investigating an aircraft collision that involved one of its A-350 aircraft delivered to Japan Airlines.
Adani-Hindenburg row: SC cautions against use of unverified materials in filing of PILs
New Delhi, Jan 3 - Delivering a verdict on a batch of pleas pertaining to Adani-Hindenburg controversy, the Supreme Court on Wednesday cautioned against use of unverified and unrelated material in filing of public interest litigations (PILs).
PM Vishwakarma Yojana scheme launched in J&K
Jammu, Jan 2 - Jammu and Kashmir Administration on Tuesday launched PM Vishwakarma Yojana (PMVY) at Industrial Training Institute (ITI) in Shopian district.
PM dedicates Rs 400 crore demonstration fast reactor fuel reprocessing plant
Chennai, Jan 2 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday dedicated to the nation the Rs 400 crore Demonstration Fast Reactor Fuel Reprocessing Plant (DFRP) at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), Kalpakkam.
Vigyan Path proposed around Lucknow city
Lucknow, Jan 2 - A new road corridor is being planned around Lucknow city to cater to the growing needs of the city and meet the future demand of increasing traffic and population.
PM Modi to attend 3-day DG-IG conference in Jaipur
Jaipur, Jan 2 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the DG-IG conference to be held in Jaipur for 3 days from January 5 to 7. Amit Shah and PM Modi will reach Jaipur a day earlier
Suvendu Adhikari may move Calcutta HC against new Bengal home secy’s appointment
Kolkata, Jan 2 - Leader of the opposition in West Bengal assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Tuesday claimed that he might move to the Calcutta High Court against the appointment of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Nandini Chakraborty as the new state home secretary.
Imran Khan, PTI remain most popular in Pakistan
Lahore, Jan 2 - The latest on-ground assessments about the standing of different political leaders and parties in Pakistan reveal that former Prime Minister Imran Khan and the PTI as the most popular nationwide, the media reported.
Five lakh lamps to lit on Jan 22 in Jaipur
Jaipur, Jan 2 - Diwali-like decorations will be held in Jaipur on the auspicious occasion of Ramlala's Pran Pratistha Mahotsav on January 22 in the Ram temple of Ayodhya. On this day, more than 5 lakh lamps will be lit at major intersections,
Japan earthquake toll increases to 30 as search continues for survivors
Tokyo, Jan 2 - At least 30 people have died after a series of powerful earthquakes, with the major one measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale, hit central Japan and the surrounding areas, with rescue teams on Tuesday scrambling to search for survivors.
Tsunami observed at S. Korea’s east coast after Japan’s massive earthquake
Seoul, Jan 2 - A tsunami reaching as high as 85 cm was observed off South Korea's east coast in the aftermath of a powerful magnitude-7.6 earthquake that struck Japan's Noto Peninsula, the weather agency said on Tuesday.
Vivek Ramaswamy reiterates vow to withdraw from Maine, Colorado ballots
Washington, Jan 2 - Coming out firmly in support of his Republican presidential rival candidate Donald Trump, Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy has reiterated that he will withdraw from the ballot in states that remove the former President from running in the primaries.
India declares Canada-based Goldy Brar as ‘terrorist’ under UAPA
New Delhi, Jan 1 - The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday declared Canada-based gangster Satinderjit Singh, popularly known as Goldy Brar, a "designated terrorist" under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
Eye on Polls: Crucial meeting of Bengal BJP to activate party’s mass organizations
Kolkata, Jan 1 - West Bengal BJP will hold a crucial organisational meeting on Wednesday with the aim of activating all the 'Morchas' or mass organisations of the party in the state keeping in view of the Lok Sabha elections scheduled this year.
US Navy redeploys world’s largest warship from Mediterranean Sea
Washington, Jan 2 - The US Navy will redeploy the world’s largest warship which was ordered to the eastern Mediterranean Sea immediately after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, to its home port as scheduled to prepare for future deployments, an
Small boat arrivals expected to rise this year: UK Border Force officials’ union
London, Jan 2 - A union of Border Force officials in the UK have warned that the number of people arriving in small boats is expected to rise again this year after government figures reported a fall in migrants crossing the English Channel
Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva takes over as GOC of White Knight Corps
Jammu, Jan 1 - Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva has taken over as the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Army’s elite White Knight Corps, a defence spokesperson said on Monday.