Congress MP Karti P Chidambaram said that the Agnipath scheme in no way strengthens the capacity or capability of the armed forces. Karti P Chidambaram said that the Agnipath scheme is a short-term induction into the armed forces without the necessary training and benefits. “A professional army going forward needs […]
CBI initiates preliminary inquiry into allegations of extortion racket in Tihar Jail
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a preliminary inquiry on the allegations that an extortion racket was being run from Tihar and other prisons in the national capital Delhi. Sukesh Chandrasekar had moved a petition seeking a direction to CBI for the registration of FIR. Following this the […]
Defamation case against Rahul Gandhi: Next hearing on Aug 12
A court in Sultanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Friday listed the defamation case against Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi for next hearing on August 12. Gandhi appeared before the Sultanpur court this morning in connection with the case over alleged objectionable remarks on Union Home Minister Amit […]
Priyanka Gandhi pays tribute on occasion of 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas
Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi offered tribute on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday. In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said that Kargil Vijay Diwas is that golden page of Indian military history that reminds us of the valour and sacrifice of our […]
“Agnipath-a necessary reform in Army” says PM Modi, hits out at opposition for misleading youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the Agnipath scheme during his address in Ladakh’s Kargil on Friday on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Highlighting the scheme, PM Modi said that the goal of Agnipath was to make the Army young and keep the Army continuously fit […]
“Pakistan hasn’t learnt from its history,” says PM Modi on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan that its nefarious plans would not materialise, as our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and the enemy will be given a befitting reply. Speaking during Kargil Vijay Diwas Shradhanjali Samaroh in Drass, Ladakh, PM Modi said that Kargil Vijay Diwas […]
Paris Olympics: India directly qualify for quarter-finals in women’s team archery event
The Indian women’s archery team, comprising Bhajan Kaur, Deepika Kumari and Ankita Bhakat, directly qualified for the quarter-finals of the event at the Paris Olympics by securing a fourth-place finish with 1983 points. In the Women’s Archery Ranking Round, South Korea ended at the top of the list with 2046 […]
Around 200 Indigo flyers stranded at Istanbul airport, Airlines issues statement
Around 200 flyers are facing a harrowing experience at Istanbul airport after their IndiGo flight to Delhi got delayed by 12 hours on Thursday. The Indigo Spokesperson informed that IndiGo flight 6E 12, operating from Istanbul to Delhi, was delayed due to a technical issue with the aircraft. The customers […]
LS Speaker Om Birla, other leaders pay tribute to former LS Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on his birth anniversary
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee, current Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with other leaders, paid floral tribute at the Constitution House of the Parliament on Thursday. Birla was accompanied by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh and other leaders […]
Union Budget: BJP to showcase budget benefits through nationwide programmes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold nationwide programmes to inform the public across the country about the features and benefits of the Union Budget 2024-25 in wake of the ongoing protest by the opposition parties accusing the budget of being ‘discriminatory.’ In this regard, the BJP will […]
MSP can be implemented, will rally INDIA bloc to pressurise govt: says Rahul Gandhi after meeting farmer leaders
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday met with a 12-member delegation of farmer leaders from different states, who apprised him of various issues they have been facing. After the meeting held at his office in Parliament House Complex, Gandhi emphasized the Congress party’s commitment to providing a legal guarantee […]
Finance Ministry has given impetus to job makers, job seekers through Budget: Union Minister Suresh Gopi
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Mos for Tourism Suresh Gopi reacted to the INDIA bloc’s protests against the Union Budget on Wednesday and said that the finance ministry has given impetus to job makers and job seekers and that the opposition parties should look at the budget with the […]
Over 23 lakh new workers enrolled under ESI Scheme in May this year
The provisional payroll data of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation reveals that 23.05 lakh new employees have been added in May 2024, according to an official release on Wednesday. According to an official PIB release from the Ministry of Labour and Employment, “1.15 Lakh Young Employees upto the Age Group […]
12-member farmer leaders delegation reaches Parliament to meet LoP Rahul Gandhi after alleged entry denial
A 12-member farmer leaders delegation reached the office of Leader of Opposition Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, in Parliament House to meet him after the alleged initial entry denial on Wednesday. KC Venugopal, Raja Brar, Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, Gurjeet Singh Aujla, Dharamvir Gandhi, Dr Amar Singh, Deepender Singh Hooda, and Jai […]
‘Kursi Bachao budget’ punished middle-class, farmers and workers: Congress’ Manickam Tagore
Congress leader Manickam Tagore on Wednesday criticised the Union Budget that was presented yesterday on July 23 and said that the ‘Kursi Bachao budget’ punished middle-class people, farmers and workers and that it was against the federal principles of this country. The Congress leader also said that the INDI alliance […]