India

Raghav Chadha Urges Central Government to Establish Safe Corridor to Shri Nankana Sahib

07 Aug 2024 13:36 PM IST

AAP MP Raghav Chadha has called on the Central Government to initiate talks with Pakistan to establish a safe corridor to Shri Nankana Sahib, the birthplace of Shri Guru Nanak Dev. Chadha emphasized the need for a hassle-free and cost-free pilgrimage for devotees. “There should not be any mandatory requirement

PM Modi ‘Come Back Stronger’ To Vinesh Phogat After Olympics Disqualification

07 Aug 2024 13:22 PM IST

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his support through a heartfelt tweet. Modi described Phogat as "a champion among champions" and a source of pride

J&K Tourist Spots Congested, Time to Open Offbeat Places Said Union Minister

07 Aug 2024 13:19 PM IST

Praising the beauty of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minster for Tourism and Culture Gajendera Singh Shekhawat Wednesday said that prominent tourist destinations are witnessing congestion and efforts are afoot to promote and showcase offbeat destinations now. He was quick to add that Centre is committed to provide all-out support to

Sitharaman to Address Lok Sabha on Finance Bill Today

07 Aug 2024 13:09 PM IST

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is scheduled to respond to the discussion on the Finance Bill in Lok Sabha later today, likely around 4 PM. The Lok Sabha has started the discussion on the Finance Bill following the passage of the Appropriation Bill for the central government’s expenditure for 2024-25

Senior Police Official Resigns to Contest Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Polls

07 Aug 2024 13:02 PM IST

Amid growing indications of upcoming elections in Jammu and Kashmir, political activities in the region have ramped up. In a significant move, SSP Mohan Lal, a 1999 batch KPS officer, has tendered his resignation to the J&K Home Department, signaling his intent to join the electoral fray. Sources reveal that

Indian High Commission in Bangladesh remains functional, non-essential staff return to India: Sources

07 Aug 2024 12:49 PM IST

The Indian High Commission in Bangladesh remains functional and senior diplomats and essential staff continue to remain in the country, sources told ANI. Non-essential staff and families of Indian diplomatic missions have returned to India voluntarily through a commercial flight, the sources said. Amid political unrest in Bangladesh, an Air

“Upcoming Jharkhand Assembly Elections will be Meeting Agenda”: Cong State Chief

07 Aug 2024 12:34 PM IST

Ahead of the Jharkhand Congress leaders meeting in Delhi on Wednesday, state party chief Rajesh Thakur said that the agenda of the meeting will be the upcoming Jharkhand Assembly elections, adding that 20 senior leaders of the party will attend the meeting. “The meeting has a clear agenda, the upcoming

205 Passengers from Dhaka lands in Delhi amid political unrest

07 Aug 2024 12:13 PM IST

Amid political unrest in Bangladesh, an Air India flight from Dhaka carrying 199 passengers and six infants landed in Delhi early on Wednesday morning. Air India operated a special charter flight at short notice despite infrastructure challenges at Dhaka Airport late last night and landed in Delhi early this morning,

Heavy Rains Hinder Rescue Efforts in Samej Village, Claiming At Least Six Lives

07 Aug 2024 11:54 AM IST

A Relief and Rescue team operating in Rampur’s Samej village, after the recent incident of cloudburst that claimed at least six lives, has been facing difficulties in moving forward as heavy rains continue in the region on Wednesday. According to Indo-Tibetan Border Police ITBP Inspector Nanak Chad Sharma, the road

Minister Jayant Singh Chaudhary Responds To Vinesh Phogat Trolls: ‘She Has More Spine Than You, Sir’

07 Aug 2024 11:31 AM IST

Jayant Singh Chaudhary has encountered a strong reaction online after praising wrestler Vinesh Phogat for her historic achievement at the Paris Olympics 2024. Phogat, 29, made history by becoming the first Indian to reach the Olympic final in women's wrestling, defeating Cuba's Yusneylys Guzman 5-0 in the semi-final on August

Delhi CM authorises Atishi to hoist flag on Independence Day

07 Aug 2024 11:27 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has written to Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, saying Delhi’s senior-most minister Atishi will hoist the national flag at the 77th year of independence. The officials said Atishi would hoist the flag in the absence of Kejriwal, who has been in prison following his arrest

Watch: Virat Kohli Lookalike Spotted Amid Bangladesh Protests Goes Viral

07 Aug 2024 10:43 AM IST

The Bangladesh unrest has turned into a full-fledged uprising against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her ruling Awami League party, culminating in her resignation and departure from the country. Amidst the chaos, a video from the protests has gone viral on social media in India, featuring a man who bears