India

PM Modi to visit UAE on return journey from France to strengthen relations

13 Jul 2023 08:55 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Abu Dhabi on July 15 after concluding a two-day visit to Paris. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Modi will hold talks with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ruler of Abu Dhabi. “The

Kharge to overhaul team, Priyanka Gandhi’s role under review

13 Jul 2023 08:48 AM IST

Congress President Mallikarjuna Kharge is anticipated to establish a fresh lineup in the imminent future, with a potential shift in power dynamics within the party structure. Speculations suggest that the Udaipur declaration might not be fully executed, as evidenced by the formation of committees across various districts. The forthcoming restructuring

NIA Court sentences 4 IM Operatives to 10 years rigorous imprisonment

12 Jul 2023 18:50 PM IST

The NIA court in Delhi convicted four Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives to 10 years in prison each on Wednesday for plotting a criminal conspiracy to wage war against the country through terrorist operations. They were recently found guilty by a court of law under several sections of the IPC and

10 dead, toll may increase, says Haryana CM Khattar as conducts aerial survey of rain-affected areas

12 Jul 2023 17:57 PM IST

As many as ten people have died as a result of floods in Haryana caused by the state’s persistent rains, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Wednesday, adding that the death toll could rise. The Chief Minister also offered an ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh for the family of

‘Nearly 50 per cent of stranded tourists rescued’ says Himachal Pradesh CM

12 Jul 2023 16:11 PM IST

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, stated on Wednesday that almost 50% of trapped tourists had been evacuated from the flood-affected areas and that the government’s top goal is to safely evacuate tourists. “Our priority is to safely evacuate tourists and then focus on the restoration of

Jobs provided to 11,000 youths in one month, claims UP govt

12 Jul 2023 15:29 PM IST

The Uttar Pradesh administration, led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has employed more than six lakh state youngsters in the previous six years, including more than 11,000 in a single month, the state government announced on Wednesday. Since 2017, the government has also maintained complete transparency in recruitments to guarantee

Potato imports from Bhutan to continue without import license

12 Jul 2023 14:38 PM IST

The import of potatoes from Bhutan into India will continue without an import license for another year, according to Bhutan Live, citing a statement from the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry. A similar exception has been granted for the export of areca nuts. Previously, the Indian government granted a

Due to constant rain, Uttarakhand CM Dhami urges people to avoid unnecessary travel

12 Jul 2023 13:51 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday requested the people of the state and the pilgrims to avoid unnecessary journeys in view of continuous rainfall in the state. “In view of continuous rains in all areas of the state, I request all the people of the state and pilgrims

People took refuge in Assam after WB violence: says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

12 Jul 2023 13:43 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that around 150 people from West Bengal have sought refuge in Assam following violence in the state in connection with the panchayat elections. “Around 150 people from West Bengal have come as refugees to Assam. They said that they have come

Akhilesh Yadav challenges NDA nationwide amid coalition cracks

12 Jul 2023 13:40 PM IST

Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party, is formulating a strategy to confront the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) nationwide. To challenge the BJP, Yadav is attempting to create a strong alliance of disadvantaged, Dalit, and minority-Muslim communities. However, amid these attempts, cracks have emerged in his coalition in

Hooda versus S-R-K in Haryana: a battle CM and dominance in the Congress

12 Jul 2023 13:37 PM IST

Ahead of forthcoming assembly and parliamentary polls in Haryana, all political factions are on their toes bid to woo the voters as well as strengthen their position. All parties in the state are engaged in election preparations. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally the Jannayak Janata Party (JJP)

OP Chautala welcome to contest elections from Uchana: Birender Singh

12 Jul 2023 13:32 PM IST

Politics has once again heated up on the Uchana assembly seat in Haryana. Former Union Minister and BJP leader Birender Singh has invited his political rival, former Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala to contest from Uchana on this seat. The main reason behind this is Abhay Chautala’s rhetoric of removing