Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Sunday called for a change in people’s mindset towards the Divyangjan community (differently-abled) and asserted that it is the responsibility of the government and society at large to prevent any kind of discrimination against them. He stressed the need for creating an environment for […]
Raghav Chadha’s ‘Goondon-Lafango ki party’ comment on BJP lands him in legal trouble
BJP Yuva Morcha Punjab vice-president Ashok Sareen on Sunday sent a legal notice to AAP leader Raghav Chadha demanding a written apology for his comments on the Bharatiya Janata Party. Rajya Sabha MP and Delhi Jal board Vice Chairman have created a row with his remarks on the BJP during […]
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif blames PTI for energy crisis in country
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government for the ongoing energy crisis in the country and said that the load shedding across the country is due to the “mismanagement and incompetence of the previous government”. Yesterday, while speaking at the National Assembly, Pakistan’s PM […]
Congress ‘spreading hatred’ for vote bank politics since decades: BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Saturday slammed the Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi’s ‘virus of hate’ remark and said that the grand old party has been “spreading hatred” since decades for vote bank politics. “Congress kept the virus of hatred, to its zenith for decades, […]
‘Seinfeld’ fame actor Liz Sheridan dies at 93
Veteran Hollywood actor Liz Sheridan, who was best known for her portrayal of Jerry Seinfeld’s mother on ‘Seinfeld’, has passed away. She was 93 when she breathed her last. As per People magazine, the news of her demise was confirmed by Sheridan’s long-time friend and representative Amanda Hendon who shared that […]
Harbhajan Singh to contribute his Rajya Sabha salary towards education, welfare of farmers’ daughters
Former cricketer and Rajya Sabha MP from Punjab Harbhajan Singh on Saturday said that he will contribute his Rajya Sabha salary to the education and welfare of the daughters of farmers. “As a Rajya Sabha member, I want to contribute my RS salary to the daughters of farmers for their […]
PM Modi shares Pariksha Pe Charcha insights on innovatively curated section on NaMo App
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday shared insights into the interactions with the students and parents during the fifth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha on the “innovatively curated section on the NaMo App”. “I enjoy interacting with our dynamic #ExamWarriors. Pariksha Pe Charcha is a vibrant forum for many issues relating to exams and life. […]
Indian embassy in Pakistan condoles demise of philanthropist Bilquis Bano Edhi
The Indian embassy in Pakistan on Saturday expressed condolences on the passing away of philanthropist and humanitarian Bilquis Bano Edhi in Karachi. “High Commission of India expresses its heartfelt condolences on the passing away of Bilquis Edhi. Hers and Edhi foundation’s humanitarian assistance is well appreciated across borders. RIP,” tweeted […]
BJP takes jibe at AAP, Congress over ‘The Delhi Files’
After the announcement of the film ‘The Delhi Files’ by ‘The Kashmir Files’ Director Vivek Agnihotri on Friday, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawala questioned the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party’s opposition to the film ‘even before the announcement of its subject’. Poonawala said, “The question arises why do the Congress party […]
Bhagwant Mann govt announces 300 units of free power for Punjab from July 1
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab on Saturday announced 300 units of free electricity for every household from July 1, according to the State Information and Public Relations Department. The announcement came on the day when Bhagwant Mann-led government completed its one month in the office today. Mann […]
On Hanuman Jayanti, devotees throng Hanuman temples to offer prayers
On the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti today, hundreds of devotees visited Hanuman temples across the country to offer prayers. In Delhi, devotees visited Marghat Hanuman Mandir near Kashmere Gate in the national capital to offer prayers. One of the devotees, Babli Nayak expressed her happiness and said, “We celebrate this […]
Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif accuses Imran Khan of selling state gifts worth PKR 140 mln
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday accused the former premier Imran Khan of selling gifts received during foreign visits, reported local media. “I can confirm you that Imran Khan took gifts worth Rs 140 million from Toshakhana (state depository) and sold them in Dubai,” ARY News quoted Sharif as saying, who further added that the valuable […]
Russia warns US, NATO of ‘unpredictable consequences’ over weapons supply to Ukraine
Days after the Joe Biden administration announced an additional USD 800 million in military assistance to Ukraine, Russia warns the United States of “unpredictable consequences” if the country continues to transfer weapons to Ukraine. Washington Post reviewed a diplomatic note that Russia sent the US this week and said that […]
Joe Root quits England’s Test captaincy
Batter Joe Root on Friday stepped down as the captain of England’s Test team, following the loss in the series against West Indies. Root holds the record for the most number of matches and wins as England Men’s Test captain. His 27 victories put him ahead of Michael Vaughan (26), […]
Bhagwant Mann likely to announce 300 units of free electricity for Punjab tomorrow
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann is likely to announce 300 units of free electricity for the people of the state on Saturday, as per sources. Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government in Punjab will complete one month of governance tomorrow. During a press conference in Jalandhar on Thursday, Mann said, “On the […]