Misguided priorities? Pakistan splurges on flag feud with India amid dire economic crisis
Jul 17, 2023, at 03:22 pm
In a startling display of misguided priorities, Pakistan’s Punjab government has announced plans to hoist a colossal national flag on a 500-foot-tall flag mast, a venture that will deplete the nation’s coffers by approximately PKR 40 crore (Pakistani Rupee) on August 14, commemorating its 76th Independence Day.
Punjab’s power grid restored: Majority of areas reconnected
Jul 17, 2023, at 03:13 pm
In the face of colossal financial losses caused by the recent floods, the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has displayed remarkable dedication by working tirelessly to reinstate power supply.
Jul 17, 2023, at 02:10 pm
Mumbai: Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Ambadas Danve, on Sunday slammed the Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis-led government and said they have completely failed to maintain law and order in the state.
DyCM Ajit Pawar, 8 NCP ministers meet Sharad Pawar in Mumbai
Jul 17, 2023, at 03:13 am
Mumbai: Newly elected ministers of NCP (Ajit Pawar group), led by Ajit Pawar, on Sunday met NCP president Sharad Pawar at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre here and urged him to think of ways to keep the party united.
Jul 16, 2023, at 10:22 pm
Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Mélanie Joly in Jakarta last week when he highlighted the importance of ensuring safety of diplomats.
Jul 16, 2023, at 09:59 pm
A large number of Indians recently assembled outside the Indian consulate in San Francisco and showed solidarity with the country and its diplomats following attempted arson at the diplomatic facility by pro-Khalistan supporters.
India-Mongolia joint military exercise “Nomadic Elephant – 2023” to commence at Ulaanbaatar
Jul 16, 2023, at 08:50 pm
New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent of 43 personnel left for Mongolia on Sunday.
Jul 16, 2023, at 08:31 pm
Paris: A French Parliamentarian has said Anne Genetet praised the participation of the Indian tri-service contingent in the Bastille Day event and said she was “quite impressed” with what the Indian soldiers demonstrated at the National Day celebrations on Friday.
India and France want to see secure and peaceful Indo-Pacific region: Modi
Jul 16, 2023, at 08:13 pm
New Delhi: Indian PM Narendra Modi has said India and France have special responsibility for maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Jul 16, 2023, at 07:36 pm
Muslim World League Secretary General Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa recently offered prayers at the iconic Jama Masjid in Indian national capital New Delhi.
OP Rajbhar-led Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party realigns with NDA ahead of 2024 polls
Jul 16, 2023, at 07:07 pm
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: O P Rajbhar-headed Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) on Sunday rejoined the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance ahead of the 2024 general election.
Amarnath Yatra temporarily suspended due to inclement weather
Jul 16, 2023, at 05:56 pm
Srinagar/IBNS/UNI: The Amarnath Yatra has been temporarily suspended from both Pahalgam and Baltal routes in Kashmir due to inclement weather on Sunday, officials said.
5 kanwariya pilgrims electrocuted to death in UP's Meerut dist
Jul 16, 2023, at 07:04 am
Meerut (UP): Five pilgrims died of electrocution, while an equal number sustained injuries in Western Uttar Pradesh when they were returning with water from the Holy Ganges River in Haridwar, media reports said.
Jul 16, 2023, at 05:25 am
New Delhi: Delhi Minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Saturday wrote to Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena demanding action against Chief Secretary (CS), Divisional Commissioner (DC), and IFC Security for allegedly ignoring instructions of two Delhi Ministers.
Fire erupts at DCM building in Delhi's Connaught Place
Jul 16, 2023, at 05:04 am
New Delhi: A fire broke out on the ninth floor of the DCM building in Delhi's Connaught Place on Saturday, a Delhi Fire Service official said.
Told Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal difference between barrage and dam: Haryana CM Khattar
Jul 16, 2023, at 04:26 am
New Delhi: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has rejected AAP-led Delhi government’s allegations that the BJP-led Centre and Haryana government conspired to cause severe flooding in Delhi.
Regulated release of water from Bhutan's Kurichhu dam ensured no severe flooding': Assam CM Sarma
Jul 16, 2023, at 03:29 am
New Delhi: Severe flooding in Assam's Baksa and Chirang districts could be avoided as water from Bhutan's Khurichu dam was released in a regulated manner.
Delhi floods: Authorities rush to open jammed gates of Yamuna Barrage
Jul 16, 2023, at 02:26 am
New Delhi: Heavy rains lashed Delhi on Saturday, reigniting fresh fears of flooding even as large parts of the national capital remained submerged as the Yamuna River flowed at a record-high level in the past few days.
Azam Khan sentenced to 2 years imprisonment in hate speech case
Jul 16, 2023, at 01:14 am
Rampur (UP): Samajwadi Party (SP) national general secretary and former cabinet minister Mohammad Azam Khan was sentenced to two years imprisonment along with a penalty of Rs 2,500 in a hate speech case by an MP-MLA court here on Saturday, prosecution counsel said.
Modi surname remark: Rahul Gandhi moves SC challenging Guj HC's verdict
Jul 15, 2023, at 11:48 pm
New Delhi: Congress leader and disqualified Lok Sabha Member of Parliament (MP), Rahul Gandhi knocked the doors of the Supreme Court, challenging the Gujarat High Court's order dismissing his plea to stay his conviction in the criminal defamation case over 'Modi surname' remark.
IIT-Delhi to set up offshore campus in Abu Dhabi after signing of MoU during Narendra Modi's visit
Jul 15, 2023, at 11:10 pm
India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Education and Knowledge Department of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) which will lead to the setting up of IIT Delhi campus in the Middle Eastern city.
Jul 15, 2023, at 10:52 pm
Abu Dhabi: Indian PM Narendra Modi, who was on an official visit to the UAE, met President-designate of COP28, Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, here on Saturday.
Jul 15, 2023, at 10:24 pm
Abu Dhabi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met UAE president Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi and said his energy and vision for development remained admirable.
Jul 15, 2023, at 10:05 pm
Abu Dhabi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday met UAE President and Ruler of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan when they discussed issues related to various aspects of bilateral ties.
Uttar Pradesh: Six injured as bus collides with truck
Jul 15, 2023, at 09:53 pm
Firozabad: Six passengers were injured when a private sleeper bus collided with a truck in the Nasirpur area of Firozabad district here in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, a police officer said.
Uttar Pradesh: Pregnant woman beaten to death by in-laws, husband arrested
Jul 15, 2023, at 09:50 pm
Shahjahanpur: A pregnant woman was beaten to death and later her body was cremated by her husband and his brothers allegedly for dowry in Khutar area of Shahjahanpur district here in Uttar Pradesh, a police officer said here on Saturday.
Narendra Modi arrives in Abu Dhabi after completing visit to France
Jul 15, 2023, at 06:47 pm
Abu Dhabi: Indian PM Narendra Modi on Saturday arrived in Abu Dhabi after completing his visit to France.
JP Nadda assures full support to Himachal people from central govt
Jul 15, 2023, at 05:56 pm
Bilaspur/UNI: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Jagat Prakash Nadda has assured the people of Himachal Pradesh that adequate help would be given to them by the central government to mitigate their sufferings caused by heavy rains and flash floods.
Amit Shah to visit Bengal in August: BJP state president Sukanta Majumdar
Jul 15, 2023, at 05:38 pm
Kolkata/UNI: West Bengal BJP President Sukanta Majumdar, who returned from New Delhi on Saturday, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah has assured that he will visit the state in August and hold a public rally.
Shocking assault: Indian student brutally assaulted by Khalistan extremists in Australia
Jul 15, 2023, at 03:21 pm
In a distressing incident that highlights the growing aggression of Khalistan extremists, a 23-year-old Indian student was brutally attacked by assailants wielding iron rods in Australia.