'Proud day': UK PM Rishi Sunak reacts to mother-in-law Sudha Murty's Padma Award
New Delhi/London/IBNS: Author and philanthropist Sudha Murty has been recently conferred with the Padma Bhushan Award for her social work by President Droupadi Murmu.
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Meghalaya: NESFAS observes Mother Earth Millet festival
The North East Slow Food and Agrobiodiversity Society together with its partner communities from Garo Hills recently observed the Mother Earth Millet festival cum Agroecology Learning Circle (ALC) at a hotel in Tura region of Meghalaya.
Jammu and Kashmir govt orders SIT probe into alleged illegal lease of temple properties
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into an alleged illegal lease of temple properties in the valley, officials said.
E-procurement: Centre declares Tripura as best state in NE
Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy has said the Centre has named Tripura as the best state in the North-East region for for successful implementation of e-procurement.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah slams oppn, claims BJP will again come power with 300 plus seats
Kaushambi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday slammed the opposition parties, especially Congress, for disrupting the budget session of the Parliament and claimed that the Narendra Modi government will be formed again after 2024 Lok Sabha elections with more than 300 seats.
Former Andhra Pradesh CM Kiran Kumar Reddy joins BJP
New Delhi/UNI: Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday joined the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP).
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announces 100 bedded Yoga & Naturopathy Hospital in Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh/IBNS: The ‘Yoga Mahotsav’, which was celebrated to commemorate 75 days to the International Day of Yoga, was participated by thousands at the gala event as they practised Common Yoga Protocol (CYP) at the Dibrugarh University ground in Assam's Dibrugarh on Friday.
'Does a less educated PM have the capacity to...?' Manish Sisodia attacks Modi in letter from jail
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi citing his "educational qualifications" in a letter which he wrote from jail addressing the country, media reports said.
World Health Day: PM Modi reiterates commitment to ensure quality healthcare for all
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the government will continue working to augment health infrastructure and ensure quality healthcare to the people.
Karnataka assembly elections: BJP's list on Apr 9, says Basavaraj Bommai
Shivamogga/UNI: Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Friday said the BJP would release its list of candidates on April 9 after the Parliamentary Board meeting in Delhi.
Telangana BJP chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar gets bail day after midnight arrest in exam papers leak case
Hyderabad/IBNS: Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who was arrested amid midnight drama on Wednesday, has been granted bail.
PM Modi to inaugurate new integrated terminal building of Chennai Airport Saturday
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday inaugurate the new integrated terminal building of the Chennai airport that sports a swanky look reflecting the Tamil culture.
Released from jail, Navjot Singh Sidhu meets 'mentor' Rahul Gandhi, 'friend' Priyanka
New Delhi/IBNS: Cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu, released from jail after 10 months, met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in Delhi on Thursday.
Congress claims BJP 'tutored' Padma awardee artist to praise PM Modi for Muslim votes in Karnataka elections
New Delhi: The Congress has claimed that the BJP “tutored” renowned Bidri craft artist Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri to thank Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP for being awarded Padma Shri after being neglected by the UPA government.
'Very painful for me': Congress veteran AK Antony on son Anil joining BJP
New Delhi/IBNS: Former Defence Minister AK Antony expressed anguish and disappointment over his son Anil's decision to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin writes to S Jaishankar over release of 12 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan Navy
Chennai/UNI: Expressing grave concern over the frequent attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy, Chief Minister MK Stalin Thursday urged External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar to secure the release of 12 fishermen and 109 boats through diplomatic channels.
Delhi HC rejects AAP leader Satyendar Jain's bail plea
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Thursday rejected the bail plea of AAP leader Satyendar Jain in a connection with a money laundering case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate.
Congress veteran AK Anthony's son Anil Anthony joins BJP
New Delhi: Anil Antony, the son of former Defence Minister and Congress veteran AK Antony, joined the BJP on Thursday.
Hindu temple in Windsor, Canada, defaced with anti-India graffiti
New Delhi/Toronto: A Hindu temple was defaced with anti-India and anti-Modi graffiti in Windsor in Canada's Ontario by suspected pro-Khalistani supporters. The local police said they are investigating the incident as a “hate-motivated incident”.
Budget session of Parliament ends today
New Delhi: The second phase of the Budget session of Parliament ended on Thursday, as Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die amid protests and slogans demanding a JPC probe into the Adani issue.
Drones, CCTVs, central forces: Tight security on Hanuman Jayanti across India after Ram Navami clashes
New Delhi: Days after communal clashes ravaged several parts of West Bengal and Bihar surrounding the Ram Navami celebrations, security arrangements have been tightened across the country in view of the Hanuman Jayanti, media reports said.
'Opposition desperate but BJP will win in 2024': PM Modi on party's 44th foundation day
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will return to power for the straight third term despite "desperation" by the Opposition.
Social justice 'Article of faith' for BJP: PM Modi
New Delhi/IBNS: "Social justice has not been a political slogan but an 'Article of Faith' for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday.
Parliament: Lok Sabha adjourned sine die
New Delhi/UNI: Lok Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday amid uproar by the Opposition members over Adani issue and disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the Lower House as a member.
Delhi government moves Supreme Court against LG's selection of teachers for training programmes
New Delhi/UNI: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear on April 14 a fresh petition filed by the Delhi Government against the Delhi's Lieutenant Governor's (LG) decision for random selection of teacher training programmes in Finland.
Karnataka assembly elections: Congress releases second list of 42 candidates
New Delhi/UNI: The Congress on Thursday released the second list of 42 candidates for the forthcoming Assembly elections in Karnataka.
India gets elected to UN Statistical Commission, beating China, South Korea
New Delhi: India was on Wednesday elected to the UN Statistical Commission, the highest UN statistical body, for a period of four years, starting on January 1, 2024, beating off tough competition from South Korea, China and the UAE.
Haryana woman returns from Canada for marriage, gets killed by boyfriend before being buried in his field
Haryana/IBNS: A horrific murder was reported from Haryana's Gumad Village where a woman working in Canada returned to India last year to be with her boyfriend and was shot dead before getting buried in his field.
Supreme Court rejects Opposition's plea on 'misuse of probe agencies'
New Delhi/IBNS: In a setback for 14 Opposition parties, the Supreme Court Wednesday rejected a petition that accused the Narendra Modi government of misusing the powers of the central probe agencies to harass its political rivals.
Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep to campaign for BJP; no plans to join party
Bengaluru/IBNS Contrary to earlier speculations, Kannada actor Kiccha Sudeep on Wednesday clarified that he has no plans to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but campaign for it in the runup-to the May 10 assembly polls in Karnataka.