India

PM Modi’s State visit to US to strengthen relationship between two nations

21 Jun 2023 02:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US will strengthen the shared commitment to a free, open, prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific and the resolve to elevate strategic technology partnership including in defence, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference,

‘Bharat Mata ki Jai’ chants echo, Indian diaspora welcomes PM Modi in New York

21 Jun 2023 02:31 AM IST

The Indian diaspora gave Prime Minister Narendra Modi a hearty welcome on Tuesday at the Hotel Lotte, where he would be staying during his four-day visit to the US. Upon witnessing the Prime Minister, members of the Indian diaspora shouted and waved their flags throughout the hotel. “Bharat Mata ki

Supreme Court allows central force deployment in panchayat polls

21 Jun 2023 01:42 AM IST

In a significant development on Tuesday, the Supreme Court rejected the West Bengal government’s plea against the deployment of central forces for the upcoming panchayat elections, a decision both criticised and welcomed by different political factions. The ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) expressed confidence in securing victory in the polls despite

BJP fires fresh salvo at Congress for Gita Press award remarks

21 Jun 2023 01:16 AM IST

The BJP on Tuesday launched a fresh attack on the Congress over its remarks on Gita Press being awarded the Gandhi Peace Prize and said it is proof of the party’s contempt for India, Hindu religion and the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi. Jairam Ramesh, the Congress general secretary in charge

Yoga Day means free yoga classes start in Delhi: Kejriwal

21 Jun 2023 01:13 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said yoga day for him would be the day when free yoga classes will be started in the city again. “Today is the International Day of Yoga. This day inspires us to do yoga. Two years ago, the Delhi government started free yoga

Congress will be asked to clear stand on ordinance: Kejriwal

21 Jun 2023 01:12 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal expressed hope on Tuesday that the Congress will be asked by other parties to clarify its stand on the Centre’s ordinance on the control of services in the national capital at the June 23 meeting of non-BJP parties in Patna. The June 23 meeting of

11 flyovers dedicated to expand road network in Haryana

21 Jun 2023 01:11 AM IST

In what is being touted as a “gift” to Haryana that will help strengthen the road network in the state, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday dedicated 11 flyovers on the eight-lane National Highway from Delhi to Panipat at Sonipat today. The project with a

Gurudwaras Bill amended, SGPC alleges meddling in Sikh affairs

21 Jun 2023 01:10 AM IST

Led by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, the state Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday passed the Sikh Gurudwaras (Amendment) Bill, 2023 which aims to ensure a free telecast of Gurbani from the Golden Temple in Amritsar. The Bill removes the need for tenders, aiming to end the monopoly of telecast rights

ED arrests man for defrauding Pune co-op bank of over Rs 60 crore

21 Jun 2023 01:07 AM IST

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday said it made another arrest as part of its ongoing money laundering investigation in a case linked to the alleged fraud and misappropriation of public funds worth Rs 429 crore. The accused, Sagar Maruti Suryawanshi, was taken into custody last week on 15 June

NCP observes ‘traitors day’ to mark Sena rebellion

21 Jun 2023 01:06 AM IST

The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders and workers observed “gaddar din” or “traitor’s day” on Tuesday in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra to mark the first anniversary of the rebellion by Shiv Sena legislators, including Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Led by NCP working president and Lok Sabha member Supriya

Meenakshi Lekhi’s impressive report card as Delhi MP

21 Jun 2023 01:05 AM IST

The New Delhi Parliamentary Constituency extends to Parliament House, Delhi Secretariat, Rajpath, Janpath and Connaught Place. The Lok Sabha seat came into existence in the year 1951. Earlier, the oldest existing Delhi constituency seat was occupied by the Congress but the New Delhi seat has in the recent past become

Court grants five days remand of accused to Delhi police in murder case

20 Jun 2023 17:17 PM IST

Rahul and Mohd Harun, two suspects who had been detained in connection with a stabbing case involving students at Delhi University (DU), were given five days of police custody on Tuesday by the Patiala House Court in Delhi. In order to find the crime’s weapon and apprehend the other suspects,