India

Defence Ministry inks Rs 1,600 cr deal for Coast Guard vessels

21 Dec 2023 09:32 AM IST

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL), Mumbai, on December 20, 2023, for the procurement of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVS) for the Indian Coast Guard (ICG). “The contract was made under the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category at a total cost of

Kharge’s son: PM candidacy good, winning elections a challenge

21 Dec 2023 09:31 AM IST

It is good if Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge becomes the Prime Ministerial candidate of opposition bloc INDIA, but there is need to first face practical challenges ahead, instead of daydreaming, his son and Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said on Wednesday. He stressed on the need for the Congress and

HC reserves order on Mahua Moitra’s plea against defamatory content

21 Dec 2023 09:30 AM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its judgment in a plea by expelled MP and Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra for interim injuction against BJP MP Nishikant Dubey and advocate Jai Anant Dehadrai from making any defamatory statement against her. Both the defendants alleged that the leader accepted bribes

Adv Vineet Jindal files complaint against Opposition MPs for RS Chairman Dhankhar

21 Dec 2023 09:28 AM IST

Following the mimicry incident outside the Parliament, where suspended TMC MP Kal d Vice-President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar, followed by hooting, mocking, and cheering by other members of Parliament of the Opposition party. One of the senior leaders of the opposition, Rahul Gandhi, is making the video of this shameful

Central Govt transfers 324 cases to NIA in last Five years, reveals MHA data

21 Dec 2023 09:27 AM IST

In the last five years, the Central government has transferred 324 cases to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), as disclosed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a written response to a query in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Home, Nityanand Rai, provided this

Modi govt confirms installation of Lord Ram’s idol in Ayodhya on Jan 22: Govt

21 Dec 2023 09:26 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, asserting the Modi Government’s commitment to fulfilling promises, highlighted that unlike previous Congress administrations, the current government delivers on its assurances. Shah emphasized achievements such as the ongoing construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and the implementation of 33% reservation for women in Parliament

Kartikeya Sharma applauds PM Modi’s economic vision in Rajya Sabha

21 Dec 2023 09:26 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma delivered a comprehensive overview of the Indian economy on Wednesday, emphasizing the positive strides under the current government. Speaking on the GST, he highlighted the alignment of provisions in the Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017, with the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021, applauding the Prime

Sonia Gandhi slams Centre, alleges democracy strangled by suspension of MPs

21 Dec 2023 09:25 AM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Centre on Wednesday, criticizing the mass suspension of Opposition members from both Houses of Parliament and asserting that democracy has been strangled by the government. A total of 141 MPs, including 95 from Lok Sabha and 46

Rajya Sabha gives nod to Bill to ease setting up of GST tribunal

21 Dec 2023 09:19 AM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved a bill aimed at streamlining the establishment of GST appellate tribunals (GSTAT) by modifying the terms of appointment for members and setting a minimum age limit of 50 years for members or the president of the tribunal. After a detailed discussion, the House returned

Over Rs 1 crore refunded to online cyber fraud victims: Delhi Police

21 Dec 2023 09:12 AM IST

With the assistance of the Cyber Crime police in the Outer North district, Delhi Police announced on Wednesday that a defrauded amount of over Rs 1 crore has been refunded to multiple victims who fell prey to online financial fraud this year. Police revealed that victims were targeted in various

Over 2.46 lakh CCTV cameras installed in Delhi

21 Dec 2023 09:12 AM IST

More than 2.46 lakh cameras have been installed in the 70 assembly constituencies of the national capital as part of the Delhi government’s CCTV project, officials said on Wednesday. The city government’s Public Works Department has set a target of installing 2.80 lakh CCTV cameras across the city. It received

Delhi Jal Board launches 30 RO plants across capital: Govt

21 Dec 2023 09:11 AM IST

The Delhi Jal Board has begun installing RO plants at 30 locations, out of which four plants have already been installed, the Delhi government said. Tenders have been invited for setting up seven RO plants at Rohini, Pappan Kalan, Nilothi, Dwarka, Okhla, Kondli and Ujwa, the government said. “The work