India

NEP Debate Heats Up: Education Minister Clarifies Stance on Language Policy

21 Feb 2025 13:50 PM IST

The language battle between Tamil Nadu and the Centre intensifies as the DMK opposes the NEP’s three-language policy, calling it Hindi imposition. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refutes the claim, insisting NEP promotes linguistic freedom. BJP ramps up its campaign ahead of the 2026 elections.

Rekha Gupta, Delhi’s New CM, Loses Blue Tick on X

21 Feb 2025 13:21 PM IST

Delhi's new CM, Rekha Gupta, from Bhartiya Janata Party loses her blue tick on X (formerly Twitter) after changing her profile picture on the platform.

SOUL Is PM Modi’s “Brainchild”, Says Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay

21 Feb 2025 12:23 PM IST

Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay lauded PM Narendra Modi’s leadership at the SOUL Conclave, highlighting his vision and dedication to nurturing leaders. Tobgay referred to PM Modi as his mentor and elder brother, emphasizing his influence on leadership development.

Railways Ministry Directs X to Take Down NDLS Stampede Footage

21 Feb 2025 11:58 AM IST

The Indian Railways ministry has issued a takedown notice to X (formerly Twitter), asking it to remove 285 posts showing stampede casualties. The notice, citing ethical norms and platform policies, follows new takedown powers granted in December.

Paap or Punya? Man Locks Mother at Home, Goes to Maha Kumbh with Wife, Children, In-Laws

21 Feb 2025 11:03 AM IST

Jharkhand man locked his sick mother at home and left for Maha Kumbh; police rescued the 65-year-old after neighbors' alert.

Delhi’s ‘Lady Don’ Arrested With ₹1 Crore Heroin in Major Drug Bust

21 Feb 2025 10:48 AM IST

Zoya Khan, wife of gangster Hashim Baba, caught with ₹1 crore heroin, ending years of evasion from Delhi Police.

India-Russia Talks Take A Turn: Jaishankar, Lavrov Discuss Ukraine And Global Shifts!

21 Feb 2025 09:12 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian FM Sergey Lavrov at G20 in Johannesburg, discussing India-Russia ties and the Ukraine conflict. He also held bilateral talks with Singapore and Brazil on global diplomacy.

Cabinet Sub-Committee formed to resolve employee issues

21 Feb 2025 01:13 AM IST

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-Committee formed a committee to resolve employee issues

Arunachal Frontier Highway Gets ₹42,000 Crore Boost: Rijiju

20 Feb 2025 23:10 PM IST

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has announced a ₹42,000 crore investment in the Arunachal Frontier Highway, calling it the largest road project in India's history.

Sonia Gandhi Hospitalized in Delhi, Likely Discharge Tomorrow

20 Feb 2025 22:33 PM IST

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi.

IMD Forecasts Rain in Haryana, UP Over Next Two Hours

20 Feb 2025 21:10 PM IST

According to the IMD, regions including Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Karnal, Rajaund, Assandh, Safidon, Barwala, Jind, and Panipat in Haryana are expected to experience light to moderate rain along with thunderstorms and lightning.

Harsh Gujral Takes Down All the Episodes of ‘The Escape Room’

20 Feb 2025 20:23 PM IST

Harsh Gujral takes down all the episodes of his show The Escape Room from Youtube after the ongoing controversy surrounding Samay Raina's show India's Got Latent.