Rajnath Singh hosts colorful Holi celebrations, US Commerce Secy Raimondo, EAM Jaishankar attend
Mar 08, 2023, at 06:36 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hosted a colourful Holi celebration at his residence here on Wednesday in presence of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and visiting US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo enjoying themselves as they were splashed with the bright colours of Holi.
Manik Saha takes oath as Tripura CM for second term
Mar 08, 2023, at 05:57 pm
Agartala/IBNS: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Manik Saha took oath as the Tripura Chief Minister for the second consecutive term after the saffron party returned to power in the recently concluded assembly elections.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese to arrive in Ahmedabad tomorrow
Mar 08, 2023, at 04:55 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, who arrives tomorrow on a four-day state visit, will watch the India-Australia Test match with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Narendra Modi Stadium here and also join in the celebrations of Holi, the festival of colours.
India to send 20,000 MTs of wheat to Afghanistan
Mar 08, 2023, at 02:21 pm
New Delhi: India and five other nations on Tuesday met and discussed the current political and humanitarian situation in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
Neiphiu Rio sworn in as Nagaland CM, PM Modi attends
Mar 08, 2023, at 05:10 am
Kohima/IBNS/UNI: Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) leader Neiphiu Rio was on Tuesday sworn in as Nagaland Chief Minister for the fifth time along with 11 other cabinet ministers.
Delhi HC hears boxers' petition, refuses to interfere in selection process
Mar 08, 2023, at 05:02 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Delhi High Court on Tuesday heard the Petition filed by three boxers Manju Rani, Shiksha, and Poonam challenging their non-inclusion in the Indian team for the forthcoming World Championships to be held at Delhi from March 15 onwards.
'Had to use earphones': Delhi HC judge slams 'obscene' OTT web series College Romance
Mar 08, 2023, at 04:57 am
New Delhi/IBNS: A web series named 'College Romance' was in the spotlight as the Delhi High Court Monday reprimanded its sexually explicit language that could corrupt impressionable minds as the content was widely available.
NPP's Thomas Sangma set to be elected Speaker of Meghalaya Assembly
Mar 08, 2023, at 02:56 am
Shillong/UNI: Thomas Ampang Sangma of the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) is all set to be elected unopposed as Speaker of the Meghalaya Assembly, an official said on Tuesday.
'Indian protocol was outstanding': German envoy clarifies on protocol controversy
Mar 08, 2023, at 02:45 am
New Delhi: Germany has clarified that German Foreign minister Annalena Baerbock's plane landed early in Delhi and that she left the plane without receiving a line was ‘entirely a German problem’ and it had nothing to do with Indian protocol, media reported.
PM Modi to attend cabinet meeting in Assam
Mar 08, 2023, at 01:40 am
Guwahati/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a two-day visit to the North East from Tuesday, will attend a cabinet meeting of the Assam government in Guwahati.
Mar 08, 2023, at 01:34 am
New Delhi: The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has asked the Congress to make its stand clear on Rahul Gandhi’s comments seeking Europe and US intervention to save democracy in India.
CBI questions ex-Railway Minister Lalu Prasad in alleged land for job scam
Mar 07, 2023, at 11:44 pm
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday questioned former Railway Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with an alleged land for job scam, sources said.
Mar 07, 2023, at 11:37 pm
The Delhi Police used social media platform Twitter in the most fruitful and amazing way this Holi to spread awareness about road safety.
Jammu and Kashmir: Blossomed almond trees at Badamwari attracts tourists in Srinagar
Mar 07, 2023, at 10:26 pm
Srinagar: With the spring season set in the Kashmir valley, the sprawling “Badamwari” or Almond garden in Srinagar's old city has become a source of attraction for the tourists these days.
Conrad Sangma takes oath as Meghalaya CM
Mar 07, 2023, at 10:19 pm
Shillong: Conrad Kongkal Sangma on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Meghalaya for the second consecutive term at a grand ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Ministers.
Nearly 350 modern health infra projects coming up in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha
Mar 07, 2023, at 09:14 pm
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday emphasised on making collective efforts to popularise generic medicines among the masses and extend the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana to every nook and corner of the Union Territory.
Uttar Pradesh: FIR lodged against 5 after Sant Ravidas temple set on fire
Mar 07, 2023, at 09:03 pm
Ballia: A case has been lodged against five persons after a temple of Sant Ravidas was set on fire by some anti-social elements in Chitbaragaon area of Ballia district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Tuesday.
EAM S Jaishankar discusses sea change in India's ties with US, Israel with Jewish group
Mar 07, 2023, at 09:00 pm
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday met with a delegation of the American Jewish Committee here and discussed the sea change in India-US ties and India-Israel relations since PM Narendra Modi-led government took over.
Khalistan referendum call has no legal standing in Australia: Envoy O'Farrell
Mar 07, 2023, at 08:23 pm
New Delhi: Australian envoy to India Barry O'Farrell on Monday said the "so-called" Khalistan referendum call has no legal standing in his country.
#HinduPhobicSwiggy trends on Twitter: Swiggy faces flak online over its Holi advertisement
Mar 07, 2023, at 07:37 pm
Online food order and delivery platform Swiggy faced massive flak on social media over its advertisement for festival Holi with a section of netizens terming the brand as "Hindu phobic".
'Teach lesson to land mafia': Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
Mar 07, 2023, at 06:47 pm
Gorakhpur/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday directed the administration and police officials to ensure that no land mafia encroaches on anyone's land and give such elements a befitting lesson through legal means.
Tripura: Five sentenced to life for gangrape
Mar 07, 2023, at 06:32 pm
Agartala/UNI: A Tripura district court has sentenced five persons to life unto death for the gang rape of a housewife in November 2021.
Govt strengthened fundamentals of economy in last nine years: PM Modi
Mar 07, 2023, at 06:00 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the entire world is witnessing the impact of India's fiscal and monetary policy during the Coronavirus pandemic and credited the efforts of the government in strengthening the fundamentals of India's economy in the last 9 years.
Maldives-India relations have never been better: Abdulla Shahid
Mar 07, 2023, at 05:18 pm
New Delhi: Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Shahid, who recently visited New Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue, said the relationship between India and Maldives was never as good as it is at the present moment.
Manish Sisodia to be questioned by ED in Delhi liquor policy case in jail today
Mar 07, 2023, at 04:46 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will on Tuesday question former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in jail in connection with a money laundering scam related to the city's liquor policy, media reports said.
Russia working to ease visa regime for India
Mar 07, 2023, at 03:59 pm
Moscow/IBNS: Russia is trying to prepare agreements on a simplified visa regime with six nations that include India, media reports said.
Jawan suffer injuries in mine blast along LoC in Kashmir
Mar 07, 2023, at 05:55 am
Jammu/UNI: A soldier suffered injuries on Sunday when he inadvertently stepped over a mine and it exploded along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir.
'Chop off my head': Mamata Banerjee slams opposition over DA protests
Mar 07, 2023, at 05:44 am
Kolkata/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Monday slammed the opposition-backed protests over Dearness Allowance (DA) issue, stating that the state does not have funds to pay any more to its employees.
Rajnath Singh reviews operational capabilities of Indian Navy
Mar 07, 2023, at 04:47 am
Kochi/IBNS: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy during the Naval Commanders’ Conference held aboard India’s first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier INS Vikrant here on Monday.
Manish Sisodia, sent to judicial custody, wants 'meditation cell'; court allows Gita
Mar 07, 2023, at 03:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Manish Sisodia, arrested in the liquor policy case and moved to Tihar Jail after a special court order Monday, demanded a 'meditation cell'.