Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Wednesday said that the Cabinet has decided to relax the upper age limit for candidates applying for government jobs by five years. “In a historic move, Cabinet has decided to relax the upper age limit for candidates applying for government services by five years,” the […]
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Raid reflects ‘revenge’, says Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi
Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Wednesday alleged that a recent raid at his relative Bhupinder Singh Honey’s house indicated that it was a ‘revenge’ for the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ferozepur in Punjab. He added that Enforcement Directorate, Income Tax and other agencies are being […]
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MoS Kapil Patil tests positive for Covid-19
Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj, Kapil Patil, on Wednesday tested positive for COVID-19. The minister is presently under home isolation. “I work in the social, political sectors and I immediately got tested as soon as I started showing some symptoms. I have been tested positive for COVID-19. But […]
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PM Modi to host first India-Central Asia meet virtually on Jan 27
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be hosting the first meeting of the India-Central Asia Summit in a virtual format on January 27. The virtual event will see the participation of Presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. This […]
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Sania Mirza reveals retirement plans, says 2022 season will be her last
India’s first women’s tennis superstar, Sania Mirza on Wednesday announced her retirement plans, confirming that the 2022 season will be her last. The Indian tennis player has won six Grand Slams and has reached the summit of the WTA doubles ranking. Mirza is also the first Indian to break into the top […]
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Hong Kong activist Leung released from prison after 6 years
Hong Kong independence activist Edward Leung has been released from prison on Lantau Island, after spending four years at a top security facility for taking part in violent demonstrations in February 2016, according to reports on Wednesday. According to Wall Street Journal, now the 30-year-old Leung left prison before dawn today. On his […]
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Delhi: Mobile phone swallowed by jail inmate removed after surgery
In a bizarre incident, an inmate of Delhi’s Tihar jail swallowed a mobile phone to hide it from authorities. It was later removed after successul surgery. Doctors performed an endoscopy to bring out the mobile, 7 cm long and 3 cm wide, through the mouth with the help of snare, […]
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Self-styled president of Khalistan praises PM Modi on declaration of Veer Bal Diwas, virtuous deeds towards Sikhism
The self-styled president of Khalistan, Sewa Singh Lalli has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement to observe December 26 as “Veer Bal Diwas”. In his post on social media Lalli said, “this government has encouraged and initiated some virtuous deeds towards Sikhism. Let’s encourage it even more. Hints are enough […]
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PM Modi to virtually address launch ceremony of ‘Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ke Ore’ on Jan 20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the keynote address at the national launch ceremony of “Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ke Ore” on January 20 at 10.30 am via video conferencing, Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) informed on Wednesday. The programme will unveil year-long initiatives dedicated to Azadi Ka […]
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Congress CEC to meet tomorrow for Uttarakhand Assembly polls
The Central Election Committee (CEC) of the Congress will meet on Thursday at 5 pm for the Uttarakhand assembly polls, said sources on Wednesday. The polling for Uttarakhand Assembly Election will take place in a single phase on February 14. The counting of votes will take place on March 10. In the […]
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Late CDS Bipin Rawat’s brother meets Uttarakhand CM in Delhi
Late Chief of Defence Staff (CSD) General Bipin Rawat’s brother retired Colonel Vijay Rawat on Wednesday met Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami in the national capital. “Today in Delhi, met Col. Vijay Rawat ji, brother of the first CDS of the country and the pride of Uttarakhand Late Bipin Rawat ji. We salute the service to […]
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Air India curtails US operations over 5G issue, four flights suspended
: After several international airlines curtailed their operations to the United States due to deployment of 5G communications in the US, Air India on Wednesday also suspended four of its flights scheduled to the US. Air India announced the suspension of flight operations between Delhi Airport and San Francisco, Chicago and John F Kennedy. It will also suspend a Mumbai to […]
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China views US as ‘competitor’; treats itself as ‘lone competitor’: Report
China views the United States as a “competitor” and treats itself also as the “lone competitor”, “capable of combining its economic, diplomatic, military, and technological power to mount a sustained challenge to a stable and open international system”, said a Canada-based think tank. Citing the detailed report, titled “Military and Security Developments […]
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Assam Police recruitment exams to be held from Feb 27 to April 24
The recruitment exams for various posts in Assam police will be held from February 27, 2022 to April 24, 2022, informed the state police recruitment board on Tuesday. “The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam decided that the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) will be the Nodal Agency to […]
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Arvind Kejriwal to announce AAP’s Goa CM face today
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will be announcing the party’s CM candidate for Goa during a press conference in Panaji on Wednesday at 11 am. “AAP National Convenor and CM of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal will announce the CM Face of AAP Goa in a Press Conference today at 11 AM from […]