India

Maliwal upset by absence of Delhi, Punjab tableaux in R-Day Parade

27 Jan 2024 04:38 AM IST

Swati Maliwal, the former Chairperson of the Delhi Commission for Women and AAP Rajya Sabha candidate, expressed disappointment on Friday over the exclusion of the tableaux of Punjab and Delhi from the Republic Day parade. In a post on X, Maliwal underscored the significant themes these tableaux could have portrayed,

Delhi AQI severe again, Centre delays stricter curbs

27 Jan 2024 04:36 AM IST

The Centre on Friday decided to delay implementation of stricter measures to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR despite the 24-hour average AQI in Delhi breaching the 400-mark for the second time in three days. Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 409 at 4 pm, a level requiring authorities

Delhi CM unfurls national flag on Republic Day

27 Jan 2024 04:34 AM IST

On the occasion of the 75th Republic Day, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal unfurled the national flag at his residence on Friday. Taking to social media handle X, the Chief Minister said, “Best wishes to all the countrymen on the 75th Republic Day. Let us all together take an oath

Delhi assembly eyes health, education, roads in Budget Session

27 Jan 2024 04:33 AM IST

The Kejriwal government will present its tenth budget in the budget session of Delhi Assembly to be held from February 15-20, with a focus on health, education, roads and infrastructure, officials said on Friday. Delhi Finance Minister Atishi is expected to table the 2024-25 budget of the city government on

Delhi DMs to spend night in selected villages hold talks with residents

27 Jan 2024 04:31 AM IST

The district magistrates of all 11 districts will stay overnight in selected villages on January 27 and January 28 to draw up specific plans for the restoration and development plan for the villages, Raj Niwas officials said. This is the second time the district magistrates will be staying overnight at

LG praises Delhi’s progress in public transport during R-Day speech

27 Jan 2024 04:30 AM IST

Lt Governor VK Saxena, in his Republic Day speech, on Friday said the central and the local governments are making sustained efforts to develop Delhi into a global and inclusive city. Saxena highlighted various achievements of Delhi, including in the fields of public transport, health, and power sector and ration

Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla unfurls the Tricolour at Ridge in Shimla

27 Jan 2024 04:26 AM IST

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla unfurled the National Flag on the 75th Republic Day state level celebration at the historic Ridge, Shimla today. The governor took salute from an impressive march past led by Parade Commander Lt. Karan Gogna from 22, Jammu & Kashmir Rifles. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Lord Ram has deep connection with Tamil Nadu: Governor RN Ravi

27 Jan 2024 04:24 AM IST

Governor Ravi Friday said that Lord Ram has deep connection with Tamil Nadu. On 75th Republic Day, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi spoke about various aspects including the recently inaugurated Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, and Lord Ram’s connection to the south state. Chief Minister MK Stalin and Speaker Appavu were present on

Gyanvapi Mosque Security Heightened Post ASI Report Release

27 Jan 2024 04:23 AM IST

Security measures have been beefed up outside the Gyanvapi mosque, a day after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the Gyanvapi mosque complex revealed there “existed a large Hindu temple prior to the construction of the existing structure”. Following the release of a survey report by the Archeological

Nyay Yatra facing problems in getting permission for rallies in West Bengal: Congress

27 Jan 2024 04:21 AM IST

West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday said the party encountered difficulties in obtaining permission to organise certain public meetings during the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the state, prompting a strong retort from the ruling TMC, which accused him of echoing BJP’s rhetoric. Speaking to reporters in

Pillars of fundamental rights ensured by Constitution under attack: Kharge

27 Jan 2024 04:19 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge stated on Republic Day that the pillars of fundamental rights, social justice, and political rights, ensured to every citizen by the Constitution are under attack. Extending his greetings on the occasion of India’s 75th Republic Day on Friday, Kharge posted a video address on social media

French Prez Macron, PM Modi attend ‘at-home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan

27 Jan 2024 04:17 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday hosted an at-home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of the 75th Republic Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, who was the chief guest at the Republic Day parade, were among the many dignitaries attending the reception. Vice President Jagdeep