National Commission for Women (NCW) President Rekha Sharma hit out against Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot over his statement regarding 50 per cent rape cases in Rajasthan being fake. She said that Gehlot is denying the actual data regarding his state while making the statement. She even accused the Rajasthan police […]
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India co-sponsors UN resolution tabled by Argentina on International Day for Interventional Cardiology
India has co-sponsored United Nations General Assembly resolution that proclaimed September 16 as International Day for Interventional Cardiology. The resolution was tabled by Argentina. “India co-sponsored @UN General Assembly resolution that proclaimed 16 September as International Day for Interventional Cardiology. The resolution was tabled by Argentina,” the Permanent Mission of India to the United […]
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BJP President JP Nadda holds meeting with Panchkula booth workers
Bhartiya Janata Party President Jagat Prakash Nadda held a meeting with the booth workers in Panchkula on empowering the booth committee of the party. He held the meeting with the booth workers of Booth Number 26 at Mata Mansa Devi in Panchkula. Nadda had comprehensive discussions with the party workers on […]
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Aim to transform Jammu as eco-city for sustainable economic activities: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that the aim of the administration is to transform Jammu as an eco-city for sustainable economic activities and to also nurture ecological assets. He inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 14 projects of Jammu Smart City. Speaking on the occasion, Lieutenant Governor said, […]
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Amit Shah to chair 30th Southern Zonal Council meeting in Kerala today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday will chair the 30th Southern Zonal Council meeting in Kerala’s Kovalam which will be attended by chief ministers and Lieutenant Governors of the southern States and Union Territories. Shah will inaugurate the meeting at 11 am in Kovalam. The meeting will be attended by Kerala Chief […]
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INS Vikrant has capacity of 2 football grounds; cables used can cover Kochi to Kashi: PM Modi
Commissioning INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier and the largest ship ever built in the country’s maritime history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the achievement is a “unique reflection of India becoming self-reliant”. The Prime Minister congratulated every person associated with the dream for achieving the feat […]
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PM unveils new Naval Ensign ‘Nishaan’, commissions India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant: 10 Facts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday unveiled the new Naval Ensign ‘Nishaan’ at Cochin Shipyard Limited here in Kochi, doing away with the colonial past and befitting the rich Indian maritime heritage. The Prime Minister unveiled the new Naval Ensign ‘Nishaan’ during the commissioning of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS […]
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Plea seeking urgent hearing in BCCI case mentioned in Supreme Court
A plea was mentioned in the Supreme Court on Friday seeking urgent hearing on matter concerning the change in the BCCI rules relating to “cooling off” period for the president, secretary and other office bearers. A bench headed by Chief Justice UU Lalit today said that there is no such […]
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After BJP’s fallout with JDU-led Bihar government, Amit Shah to tour state in September 3rd week
Bihar unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is gearing up to welcome Union Home Minister Amit Shah who is scheduled to visit the state in the third week of September. According to available information, Shah is slated to be present in the Seemanchal region on September 23-24. He is […]
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SC notice to Centre on population control plea
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Central government on a petition seeking direction to the Centre to frame rules, regulations and guidelines to effectively mitigate the problem of overpopulation. A bench of Justices KM Joseph and Hrishikesh Roy sought a response from the government and tagged the matter along […]
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INS Vikrant is exceptional symbol of self-reliant, aspirational India: Rajnath Singh
INS Vikrant is an exceptional symbol of self-reliant and aspirational India, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday at the commissioning ceremony of India’s first indigenously-built aircraft carrier at the Cochin Shipyard here. INS Vikrant, the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier was commissioned into the Indian Navy today. The event […]
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Argentina police arrests man in assassination attempt on Vice President Cristina Kirchner
Argentina Police on Thursday night arrested a man for pointing a gun at the country’s Vice President and former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in front of the house in Buenos Aires, local media reported. According to the police report, the alleged attacker is a 35-year-old Brazilian national, identified as Fernando Andres Sabag […]
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PM Modi commissions India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday morning commissioned the first indigenous aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant in a ceremony at Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi. Ahead of the commissioning, PM Modi received the Guard of Honour at the Shipyard recieved a Guard of Honour as he arrived for the Commissioning ceremony. Designed by […]
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Pakistan to face Hong Kong in virtual knock out for place in last four of Asia Cup
Pakistan will take on Hong Kong in the last fixture of Group-A in the Asia Cup today for a place in the Super 4s at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Given the recent form of Hong Kong, it will not be a walk in the park for the Pakistani team. Hong Kong has […]
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German airline Lufthansa cancels 800 flights as pilots go on strike
German airline Lufthansa has cancelled 800 flights both passenger and cargo flights on Friday after pilots union ‘Vereinigung Cockpit’ announced they are going on a planned all-day strike. Due to the strike, the airline said it would cancel all flights to and from Frankfurt and Munich airports today, affecting 130,000 passengers, […]