India

Salasar Balaji Prasad to be made by inmates in Haryana jails

23 Sep 2023 08:51 AM IST

Now the Prasad of Sawamani to be offered in Salasar Balaji (Rajasthan) will be prepared in the jails of Haryana. Desi ghee laddus will be prepared by prisoners/prisoners in the jails of Hisar,Mahendragarh (Narnaul) and Bhiwani, adjacent to Rajasthan. Not only this, other sweets will also be made in jails.

Jaishankar starts 9-day US tour, UNGA and bilateral talks ahead

23 Sep 2023 08:48 AM IST

India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, initiated a nine-day US journey on Friday. The primary objectives are attending the UN General Assembly’s 78th session in New York and hosting a dedicated event on the Global South. After wrapping up UNGA engagements, Jaishankar will head to Washington DC from September 27-30

India joins Vienna talks on Kashmir hydro projects

23 Sep 2023 08:47 AM IST

India participated in a pivotal two-day meeting in Vienna regarding the Kishenganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects dispute with Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir. Convened by a neutral expert, the discussions were part of the proceedings set under the Indus Waters Treaty. India’s lead counsel, Senior Advocate Harish Salve, represented the

Akhilesh Yadav’s Chhattisgarh trip exerts pressure on Congress

23 Sep 2023 08:46 AM IST

Even as the opposition gears up for the Lok Sabha elections with the I.N.D.I.A. alliance, tensions appear to be mounting within its ranks. The Samajwadi Party (SP), a leading opposition party from Uttar Pradesh, is increasingly challenging the Congress. With crucial state assembly elections looming in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and

Haryana to gain most from Nari Shakti Vandan bill

23 Sep 2023 08:45 AM IST

The Modi government’s recent introduction of the Nari Shakti Vandan Bill in the Lok Sabha, aimed at women’s reservation, is set to bring significant benefits to Haryana. Historically, Haryana has seen a dismal representation of women in its assembly. The peak came in 2014 when 13 women secured seats, whereas

Manipur updates SC on arms recovery amid tensions

23 Sep 2023 08:44 AM IST

The Manipur government informed the Supreme Court on Friday of its status report on arms recovery in the aftermath of ethnic violence in the state. The document is intended only for judicial examination, noted Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing both the Centre and Manipur. Previously, calls were made for the

Congress taps Ganga Jal post Narmada campaign

23 Sep 2023 08:42 AM IST

In the lead-up to Madhya Pradesh’s year-end legislative assembly elections, both the Congress and BJP are locking horns with intensified campaign efforts. While the BJP rolls out its “Jan Aashirwad” initiative, the Congress is steering its “Jan Aakrosh Yatra”. The recent campaign saw the Congress pivot from its Narmada Service

Shubh responds after controversial post that lead to tour cancellation

23 Sep 2023 08:40 AM IST

Canadian singer Shubneet Singh, popularly known as Shubh, has spoken out following the controversy of a post which excluded Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir from the Indian map. The incident resulted in the Mumbai-based boat-speaker company withdrawing their sponsorship, leading to the cancellation of shows from September 23 to 25.

Strong Centre behind Women’s Reservation Bill: PM Modi

23 Sep 2023 08:19 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that a decisive and stable government enjoying a strong majority at the Centre made the passage of the women’s reservation bill in Parliament possible after it was left hanging for close to three decades. Addressing an event organised by the BJP’s ‘Mahila Morcha’

NIA chargesheets 13 in Puducherry bomb blast

23 Sep 2023 07:53 AM IST

New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday chargesheeted 13 persons in the Villianur (Puducherry) bomb blast case involving the assassination of a political functionary in a brutal attack. Key conspirator in the case, Nithyanandam, along with his associates Vignesh, Siva Sankar, Raja, Pradap, Karthikeyan, Vengatesh, Rajamani, Ezhumalai, Kathirvel,

BJP issues show cause notice to party MP Ramesh Bidhuri

22 Sep 2023 17:34 PM IST

On the instruction of party president JP Nadda, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has issued a show-cause notice to party MP Ramesh Bidhuri for his use of improper language against BSP MP Danish Ali, according to sources. The comments Bidhuri made during the Lok Sabha debate on the Chandrayan-3 Mission

Former CM Kamal Nath says upcoming state assembly polls are elections for the future of Madhya Pradesh

22 Sep 2023 17:16 PM IST

According to Kamal Nath, a former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh, the state assembly elections that will take place later this year will determine the state’s future. On Friday, Nath said the thing while speaking at a gathering in the Chhindwara district of Madhya Pradesh. “The upcoming state assembly polls