India

Kerala is now ‘total e-governance state’, declares CM

26 May 2023 02:45 AM IST

In a landmark announcement, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan declared the state as a total e-governance state during an event organised by the Kerala IT Mission in Thiruvananthapuram district today. This significant move aims to revolutionise governance and propel Kerala into a new era of technological advancement. Addressing the gathering,

Union Home Minister to visit Manipur, appeals for peace

26 May 2023 02:38 AM IST

In the wake of recent ethnic clashes in Manipur, Union Home Minister Amit Shah issued an appeal to the people, urging them to maintain peace. During a public event held on Thursday, Shah expressed his commitment to visit the state in a few days and remain there for a period

Indian nationals lead skilled visas in UK

26 May 2023 02:21 AM IST

Indians, rising by 63 percent from 13,390 in 2021-22 to 21,837 in 2022-23. The healthcare visa category witnessed an even more substantial surge of 105 percent, with the number of visas granted to Indians increasing from 14,485 to 29,726. In terms of study visas, Indian nationals received the highest number

Praveen Sood takes charge of CBI

26 May 2023 02:05 AM IST

Former Karnataka Director General of Police (DGP), Praveen Sood, assumed his new role as the Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday. The seasoned 1986-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, belonging to the Karnataka cadre, has stepped in as the successor to Subodh Kumar Jaiswal, whose two-year

MP: Another 2 cheetah cubs die from ‘apparent dehydration and weakness’

25 May 2023 18:20 PM IST

According to officials, two cheetah cubs that were born in Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh nearly two months ago died on Thursday. The cause of their death was attributed to the sweltering heat and their weakened state. The cubs, born to a Namibian cheetah named Jwala, were discovered to

BSP’s Mayawati says “Unfair,” on Opposition boycott of new Parliament building

25 May 2023 16:47 PM IST

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati on Thursday said it was “unfair” that some opposition parties have decided to boycott the unveiling ceremony of the new Parliament building stating that government has the right to unveil it as they are the ones who have made it. “The boycott and linking

Technologically advanced military crucial to protect nation’s interests: Defence Minister

25 May 2023 16:37 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that a technologically advanced military is crucial to protect the interests of the nation. During the inauguration of the two-day ‘DRDO-Academia’ conclave in New Delhi, he delivered a speech to the scientists and senior officials of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).

Former CM Bommai says statements on changing laws is ‘arrogance’

25 May 2023 16:32 PM IST

Former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai criticized the newly formed Congress government led by Siddaramaiah in the state, referring to it as a “reverse gear government.” He expressed his disapproval of statements suggesting that the new government intends to modify legislations implemented by the previous BJP government upon assuming power, labeling

PM Modi to open third edition of Khelo India University Games

25 May 2023 16:03 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will declare the Khelo India University Games 2022 on Thursday evening via video conferencing. The Khelo India University Games (KIUG) 2022 will kick off with a stunning opening ceremony in Lucknow. The games, currently in their third year, are the largest higher education-level multisport event in

Nepal PM to begin 4 days official India visit from May 31

25 May 2023 16:02 PM IST

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who assumed office in December last year, is likely to begin his four-day visit to India starting May 31, according to sources in Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “If everything goes according to the plan, then Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal will embark on

Shocking Hyderabad Incident: Car runs over sleeping toddler, resulting in death

25 May 2023 14:24 PM IST

In a tragic incident captured in a heart-wrenching video from Telangana, a young girl was run over by a car while she was asleep in a parking space of a residence. The unfortunate incident occurred in Hayat Nagar RTC Colony, located in Rangareddy District. The victim, a girl of approximately

Congress’ Priyank Kharge slams BJP as “Loose Cannons” for siddaramaiah remark

25 May 2023 14:02 PM IST

Priyank Kharge, a minister in the Karnataka government, has compared BJP leaders to “loose cannons” and cautioned that they cannot make irresponsible remarks without facing consequences. Regarding the potential reversal of the hijab ban in Karnataka, Kharge, who has been included in Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s cabinet but has not yet