India

Delhi LG calls to install statues, fountains to give Dwarka facelift

18 Sep 2023 08:50 AM IST

Lieutenant Governor (LG) V K Saxena has instructed officials to install statues and fountains in Dwarka sub-city as part of efforts to spruce up areas in Delhi that did not get a facelift ahead of the G20 Summit, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday. Saxena gave the instructions during a

AAP minister turns red for not inviting Delhi CM to DMRC event

18 Sep 2023 08:49 AM IST

Delhi minister Saurabh Bhardwaj on Sunday rued the fact that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was not invited to an event in which a metro line was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bhardwaj went on to say that the Delhi government has made a significant 50 percent contribution to the

Kerala maintains vigilance amid controlled Nipah outbreak

18 Sep 2023 08:42 AM IST

Despite recent Nipah virus outbreaks, state officials emphasise that tourism activities and scheduled events, including the Champions Boat League, are proceeding as planned, thanks to substantial containment efforts and a well-fortified health sector. State Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas stated that all activities are “on track as planned,” highlighting

Amit Shah criticises hesitation to celebrate ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’

18 Sep 2023 08:41 AM IST

On Sunday, during the central government’s official celebration of ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’, Union Home Minister Amit Shah critiqued the reluctance exhibited by some political factions in embracing the historical significance of the day, attributing their hesitance to vote bank politics. September 17 marks the day in 1948 when the erstwhile

Congress denounces BJP’s Vishwakarma Yojana as election gimmick

18 Sep 2023 08:39 AM IST

The Congress criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his recent inauguration of the PM Vishwakarma Yojana, labelling it an “election gimmick.” They also denounced his continued silence on the caste census issue. The PM Vishwakarma Yojana, a 13,000-crore initiative aimed at aiding traditional artisans and craftsmen, was introduced alongside the

Nitish Kumar backs journalists amid I.N.D.I.A bloc’s boycott

18 Sep 2023 08:38 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar asserted his support for journalists on Saturday, distancing himself from the INDIA bloc’s recent decision to boycott 14 television news anchors. Despite his Janata Dal (United) being a constituent of the 26-party INDIA bloc, Kumar claimed to be uninformed about the coalition’s directive. “I am

Jyotiraditya Scindia accuses I.N.D.I.A bloc of targeting Sanatan Dharma

18 Sep 2023 08:37 AM IST

Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has accused the INDIA bloc of seeking to eliminate Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings of Sanatan Dharma, following the cancellation of a planned rally in Bhopal due to anticipated public backlash. He further alleged that the 140 crore citizens of India would reject the coalition’s stance. During a

Government sets agenda as parliament session begins today

18 Sep 2023 08:36 AM IST

The special five-day session of Parliament is commencing today, igniting debates and discussions centred around pivotal legislative matters including the highly anticipated women’s reservation bill, which proposes to allocate one-third of all seats in the Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies to women. At an all-party meeting facilitated by the

Tagore’s home Santiniketan now on UNESCO world heritage list

18 Sep 2023 08:14 AM IST

The famed cultural centre Santiniketan, which is located in West Bengal, has made great progress by being included to the UNESCO World Heritage List. UNESCO made the distinguished inclusion’s announcement on its official platform on Sunday. In a tweet, UNESCO proudly declared, “New addition to the @UNESCO #WorldHeritage List: Santiniketan,

J-K: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai visits forward areas near LoC

18 Sep 2023 08:11 AM IST

URI : Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai on Sunday visited forward areas in the Uri sector near the Line of the Control to review the anti-infiltration and counter-terrorist grid in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Army officials said. This comes after the Anantnag encounter in which four security

2 poachers nabbed in Assam

18 Sep 2023 08:11 AM IST

SONITPUR : In a joint operation, Assam police and forest department apprehended two suspected poachers and recovered arms and ammunition in Sonitpur district on Sunday, officials said. According to police, based on secret information, forest officials of Nagaon Forest Division and the 2nd Assam Police Task Force jointly launched an

PM Modi gifts Rs 13,000-crore ‘Vishwakarma’ scheme to nation

18 Sep 2023 08:09 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the ‘PM Vishwakarma’ scheme on the occasion of ‘Vishwakarma Jayanti’, under which traditional craftsmen and artisans will be provided loan assistance at a minimal interest rate without the need for collateral at the India International Convention and Expo Centre, Dwarka here on Sunday.