Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President JP Nadda on Tuesday met the former president of the district bar association, Subhash Chhabra who was imprisoned during the Emergency at his residence in Rudrapur district of Uttarakhand. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, state BJP chief Madan Kaushik and others were also present. Nadda, who is on a two-day trip […]
Mansukh Mandaviya rides bicycle to Delhi’s Pragati Maidan, highlights cycling benefits
Mansukh Mandaviya rides bicycle to Delhi’s Pragati Maidan, highlights cycling benefits After pedalling to Pragati Maidan hall no 11, he said, “Today I am here for inaugurating the health pavilion. Pedalling cycle reduces air pollution, it keeps one fit and healthy and saves non-renewable energy.” He further said, “To promote cycling, I will be launching awareness with the […]
Tamil Nadu to set up Covid-19 test centres at Sabarimala temple, says minister
The Tamil Nadu government has decided to COVID-19 test centres at Sabarimala temple in Kerala, said Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Minister Sekar Babu. Addressing the media persons, Babu said, “Devotees who are fully vaccinated or those who produce negative RT-PCR test report conducted within 72 hours before will […]
Harsh Vardhan Shringla meets US special representative, discusses views on Afghanistan
Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday met US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West, and exchanged views on recent developments and issues of common interest in Afghanistan. “Foreign Secretary @harshvshringla met US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West @US4AfghanPeace and exchanged views on recent developments and issues of common interest in Afghanistan,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted. […]
BJP inaugurating more projects to attract voters in UP
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Purvanchal Expressway, Communist Party of India (Marxist) general secretary Sitaram Yechury on Tuesday said the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is inaugurating projects to attract people for votes. Speaking to ANI, Yechury said, “You see as the elections approach closer, more and more inaugurations, more and […]
Belarusian forces do not intervene in clashes between Polish guards, migrants on Border
Belarusian border guards do not interfere in the confrontation between migrants and Polish security forces at the border, a Sputnik correspondent reported from the scene on Tuesday. The migrants made an attempt to break down the fence on the border with Poland, but the Polish security forces used tear gas, water cannons and stun grenades […]
Britney Spears celebrates ‘freedom’ with ‘first glass of champagne’ after termination of conservatorship
Grammy-winning singer Britney Spears is enjoying the sweet taste of freedom. The pop star recently shared that she is on cloud nine and is celebrating the end of her conservatorship with a glass of champagne. Spears took to her Instagram account to share her happiness with her fans. She wrote, “What an amazing weekend … […]
China must be stopped from misusing Interpol, say experts
A Chinese official’s application to join Interpol’s governing body has raised alarm bells as activists fear that Beijing could use the crime-fighting organisation to silence its critics abroad. This comes as people from around the world have launched a campaign to oppose the candidacy of Hu Binchen, a Deputy Director General at China’s […]
Telangana’s Pochampally village bags UNWTO ‘best tourism village’ award
Telangana’s Pochampally village was selected as one of the best tourism villages by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) on Tuesday. The prestigious award will be given on the occasion of the 24th session of the UNWTO General Assembly on December 2, 2021, in Madrid, Spain. The Union Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of […]
Yogi Adityanath : Purvanchal Express will become lifeline of development in eastern UP
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday said that Purvanchal Express will become the lifeline of development in eastern Uttar Pradesh. While speaking at the inauguration of the Expressway, the Chief Minister said, “The work of Purvanchal Express was completed in three years amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It will become the […]
Re-opening of Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from tomorrow will benefit Sikh pilgrims: Amit Shah
As the Centre decides to re-open Kartarpur Sahib Corridor from November 17, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s decision will benefit a large number of Sikh pilgrims. In a series of tweets, the Home Minister said the nation is all set to celebrate the ‘Prakash Utsav’ of Shri […]
PM Modi lands on Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur UP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday landed on Purvanchal Expressway in a C-130 Hercules plane on the airstrip constructed on the National Highway. He arrived here to inaugurate the 341 km long Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur district’s Karwal Kheri. Following the inauguration, an airshow by the Indian Air Force will […]
Zika cases decline in UP’s Kannauj, Kanpur, no new cases reported in last 24 hours
The Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday said that the situation has improved in Kannauj and Kanpur districts as no new cases of Zika virus were reported in the last 24 hours. According to Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath instructed officials to seek ASHA workers’ help. “With a continuous decline in Zika virus positivity rate and no new case in […]
Amarinder Singh urges PM Modi to reopen Kartarpur Corridor before Nov 19
Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reopen the Kartarpur Corridor before Guru Nanak Jayanti. The visa-free 4.7-kilometre corridor joins the Indian border to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Pakistan. It was shut in wake of the COVID pandemic. “I urge Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji to […]
UK slams Russian anti-satellite missile test
British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace criticized Russia’s reported test of an anti-satellite missile, saying it demonstrates a complete disregard for safety and stability in space as the debris from the tests could put space activities at risk. “This destructive anti-satellite missile test by Russia shows a complete disregard for the security, safety and sustainability of space. The debris […]