India

8 IPS officials were transferred in Uttar Pradesh

19 Jun 2023 10:26 AM IST

In Uttar Pradesh, eight members of the Indian Police Service (IPS) have been transferred. Nilabja Chowdhary has been promoted as Joint Commissioner of Police for Crime and Headquarters in Kanpur from Lucknow. Akash Kulhari has been promoted to JCP Crime, Lucknow from his position as Additional Commissioner of Police in

At UN’s headquarters, preparations made for PM Modi’s upcoming visit

19 Jun 2023 10:05 AM IST

Preparations are being made for the Yoga Day celebrations, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will preside over, at the lawns of the UN building in New York. On June 21 at the UN headquarters in New York, Prime Minister Modi will host the ninth International Yoga Day as part of

Stones pelted at Dehradun-Delhi Vande Bharat Express; 7th incident since January

19 Jun 2023 01:11 AM IST

A stone pelting incident on the newly launched Dehradun-Delhi Vande Bharat Express train was reported on Sunday, officials said. Railway officials said the stone was pelted at the E1 coach of Vande Bharat Express near Muzaffarnagar station on the Delhi-Dehradun Route. However, the officials said no one was injured during

UN praises India for millet revival, wheat export amid global food shortages

19 Jun 2023 00:59 AM IST

UN’s International Fund of Agricultural Development (IFAD) has extended commendations to India for its concerted efforts to renew emphasis on millet cultivation and its export of a substantial 1.8 million tonnes of wheat to food-deprived countries in 2022, amidst the widespread conflict in Ukraine. In a recent interview with PTI,

UP women, youth transform communities with skills training

19 Jun 2023 00:58 AM IST

In a move that has marked a significant stride in the realm of women empowerment and youth skilling, more than 480,000 women in rural Uttar Pradesh have been successfully trained to test water quality, as part of an initiative spearheaded by the Jal Shakti Ministry. In addition, approximately 750,000 young

Shocking double murder incites political firestorm

19 Jun 2023 00:57 AM IST

In the ominous predawn hours of Sunday, the tranquil silence in Delhi’s RK Puram area was violently disrupted by the audacious murder of two sisters, spawning a raging political battle that has swept through the city’s power corridors. The event has ignited a blistering feud between the ruling Aam Aadmi

Rajnath Singh urges civil servants to prioritise the poorest

19 Jun 2023 00:45 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivered an inspiring speech on Sunday, invoking Mahatma Gandhi’s Talisman and urging young civil servants and aspirants to consider the welfare of the poorest individuals when making decisions. Addressing a gathering of successful candidates of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams and civil services aspirants,

Uddhav Thackeray urges PM Modi to address Manipur crisis

19 Jun 2023 00:44 AM IST

The ongoing crisis in Manipur witnessed a new chapter of intercession on Saturday, with the Indian Army stepping in and conducting a flag march in the violence-ridden Imphal Valley. This move comes amid an urgent call to stabilise the escalating violence which, according to reports, has already claimed over 100

How can you run country if you can’t run Railways: Kejriwal

19 Jun 2023 00:43 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday attacked the BJP alleging that the AC and sleeper coaches of trains under the Indian Railways are “worse” than general ones and questioned how the saffron party can run the country if it is unable to run the railway system. Kejriwal’s tweet was

Aerocity-Tughlakabad Silver Line corridor to have longest platform

19 Jun 2023 00:42 AM IST

The platform of the new Aerocity-Tughlakabad Silver Line corridor of phase 4, construction work for which has already started, will be the longest among all phase 4 stations with a length of 289 metres, a statement said on Sunday. According to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), the general length

Gita Press gets ‘Gandhi Peace Prize’ for 2021 for social services

19 Jun 2023 00:41 AM IST

The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur, in recognition of its “outstanding contribution towards social, economic, and political transformation through non-violent and other Gandhian methods”, according to an official statement. The jury headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi unanimously decided to select Gita Press,

AAP addresses election rally in Rajasthan

19 Jun 2023 00:40 AM IST

The Aadmi Party’s National Convenor, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann addressed an election rally in Sriganganagar, Rajasthan, today. During his address, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lashed out at the Ashok Gehlot government. He said that Gehlot Saheb has put up his banners all over Ganganagar