EcoSikh observes 850 Guru Nanak sacred forests across seven states
Nov 18, 2023, at 10:19 pm
In a remarkable feat of environmental stewardship, EcoSikh proudly announced the successful establishment of 850 Guru Nanak Sacred Forests across Punjab and six other states. Achieving this milestone in just 56 months, the organization has planted a total of 470,000 trees of native species, fostering biodiversity and contributing significantly to ecological conservation.
Uttar Pradesh crime: Wanted criminal killed in encounter with police in Jhansi
Nov 18, 2023, at 10:08 pm
A wanted criminal, who was carrying a reward of Rs 1.25 lakh on his arrest, died in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Mauranipur police on Saturday, police sources said here.
What Everyone Ought To Know About India's Digital Success Story
Nov 18, 2023, at 09:02 pm
India has made impressive strides in utilizing digital platforms and systems to improve governance and effectively handle emergencies, as highlighted in the 2024 Regional Human Development Report for Asia and the Pacific. The report showcases India's strong digital public infrastructure, sometimes referred to as India Stack, which played a crucial role in facilitating direct benefit transfers and enhancing accessibility to necessities like healthcare, education, and public-sector payments.
UP govt to crackdown on 'Halal' certification, ban likely soon
Nov 18, 2023, at 08:33 pm
Lucknow/UNI: The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is set to clamp down on the illicit practice of issuing 'Halal certificates' to food and cosmetic products without proper authority.
PM Modi to participate in Gita Path celebration in Kolkata on Dec 24
Nov 18, 2023, at 08:29 pm
Kolkata/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his consent to participate in the Gita Path celebration, to be chanted by over a lakh of people in unison at the massive Brigade Parade Ground in the city on December 24, BJP West Bengal unit president Sukanta Majumdar said on Saturday.
India, Australia to hold two-plus-two ministerial dialogue in Delhi on Nov 20
Nov 18, 2023, at 08:26 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The second two-plus-two ministerial dialogue between the Defence and Foreign Ministers of India and Australia will be held here on Monday.
Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Workers trapped for nearly 150 hours
Nov 18, 2023, at 07:16 pm
Forty workers have been trapped in the debris for nearly 150 hours following the collapse of a tunnel in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi last Sunday, media reports said.
Ludhiana: 2 youths die, one injured in road accident
Nov 18, 2023, at 06:11 pm
Ludhiana/UNI: Two youths returning from marriage died on the spot and one seriously injured when they collided with a car coming from the opposite side near Khanna in Ludhiana district.
Maharashtra: 5 injured after fire breaks out following cylinder explosion in Bandra
Nov 18, 2023, at 02:32 pm
Five people were injured after a fire broke out due to an LPG gas cylinder blast in the Bandra area of Mumbai suburb in the wee hours of Saturday.
Rescue work in Uttarakhand tunnel collapse put on hold after loud 'cracking sound' was heard
Nov 18, 2023, at 05:43 am
The Uttarakhand tunnel rescue work hit another roadblock Friday as the drilling operations were put on hold after 2:45 pm following a large cracking sound. A meeting of experts has been called.
'Unconstitutional': Court scraps Haryana's 75 pct quota in private sector
Nov 18, 2023, at 05:04 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Punjab and Haryana High Court Wednesday scrapped the controversial Haryana law mandating 75 percent reservation for state residents in private-sector jobs terming it unconstitutional.
Mallikarjun Kharge unveils 'Abhaya Hastham' manifesto for Telangana Assembly election
Nov 18, 2023, at 03:16 am
Hyderabad/IBNS/UNI: AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge released the 42-page Telangana Congress election manifesto titled "Abhaya Hastham" on Friday for the November 30 assembly election.
Calcutta High Court forms special bench to hear all Bengal school job scam cases
Nov 18, 2023, at 03:02 am
Kolkata/IBNS/UNI: The Calcutta High Court Friday formed a two-judge special bench to complete all hearings within six months in relation to the alleged irregularities in the recruitment of teachers in the West Bengal government-sponsored schools across the state.
Caste census to be implemented if Congress comes to power in Telangana: Rahul Gandhi
Nov 18, 2023, at 02:06 am
Warangal (Telangana)/IBNS/UNI: Former AICC President Rahul Gandhi announced that the Congress government, if elected in the coming Telangana Assembly election on November 30, would undertake a caste census.
Friday prayers not allowed at Jamia Mosque for sixth consecutive week
Nov 17, 2023, at 11:19 pm
Srinagar, Nov 17 (UNI) For the sixth consecutive Friday, congregational prayers were not allowed at Kashmir’s historic Jamia mosque.
India-Sri Lanka participating in 'Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023'
Nov 17, 2023, at 11:17 pm
The ninth edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise Mitra Shakti-2023” commenced on Thursday in Aundh (Pune).
India-Bangladesh forging a model relationship
Nov 17, 2023, at 11:14 pm
On the evening of November 15, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hailed the India-Bangladesh relationship as a "model" in the Indian subcontinent.
Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter breaks out in Rajouri
Nov 17, 2023, at 10:26 pm
One terrorist was reportedly killed as a gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday.
Deepfake videos can create lots of problems: Narendra Modi
Nov 17, 2023, at 10:11 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised concerns over the misuse of artificial intelligence and said that creating deepfake videos is a "big issue" for society.
Nov 17, 2023, at 07:26 pm
Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday condemned the death of civilians in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas group.
Assembly polls: About 25 pc polling until noon in Chhattisgarh
Nov 17, 2023, at 07:20 pm
An estimated 25 per cent voting was recorded until noon on Friday in Chhattisgarh where the exercise of franchise is underway amid heavy security arrangements across 70 Assembly constituencies in the second and final phase of polling.
Jammu and Kashmir: Five militants killed in Kulgam gun battle
Nov 17, 2023, at 07:15 pm
Security forces shot dead five unidentified militants in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district that entered the second day on Friday, officials said.
Indian students start exploring alternative study destinations as visa woes in Canada spike
Nov 17, 2023, at 07:10 pm
In the wake of growing concerns over delayed student visas and the potential imposition of caps on Indian student numbers in Canada, a significant shift in destination preferences is emerging among students from the country.
Voice of Global South is unique platform in 21st century: PM Modi
Nov 17, 2023, at 06:52 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Voice of Global South is a unique platform reflecting the changing world in the 21st century.
Kashmir: Kulgam operation enters day 2
Nov 17, 2023, at 05:22 pm
Srinagar/UNI: The anti-militancy operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district entered its second day on Friday as a fresh exchange of fire took place between militants and security forces this morning.
Gaza Crisis: Of Just Ends and Unjust Means- International Law and the Perils of Whataboutism
Nov 17, 2023, at 05:01 pm
As West Asia (or the Middle East, if you will) slides into yet another fit of the spasmodic violence that has plagued it for the better part of a century, the world has found itself scurrying to form opinions and take sides.
Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections: 10 to 15 pc polling during first two hrs
Nov 17, 2023, at 03:39 pm
An estimated 10 to 15 per cent largely-peaceful voting was recorded until 9 a.m. on Friday in the heartland state of Madhya Pradesh where single-phase exercise of franchise is underway amid tight security across all 230 Assembly constituencies vis-à-vis formation of the state’s 16th Vidhan Sabha.
Assembly polls: Voting starts in Chhattisgarh’s 70 constituencies
Nov 17, 2023, at 02:31 pm
Voting commenced on Friday in Chhattisgarh where exercise of franchise is underway amid heavy security arrangements across 70 Assembly constituencies in the second and final phase of polling.
Madhya Pradesh: Voting commences to elect 230 Assembly seats
Nov 17, 2023, at 02:24 pm
Voting commenced on Friday in the heartland state of Madhya Pradesh where the single-phase exercise of the franchise is underway amid tight security across all 230 Assembly constituencies vis-à-vis formation of the state’s 16th Vidhan Sabha.
Nov 17, 2023, at 08:04 am
The referendum called by radical Sikh separatist group Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), seeking support for an independent nation carved out of the Punjab state of India, has been dubbed as a “farce” and a move by the “Khalistanis in the West to make a show of force,” by participating Sikhs, media reports said.