After Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackrey and state Home Minister Dilip Walse on Wednesday launched 91 ‘Nirbhaya Squads’ in Mumbai, State Cabinet Minister Aditya Thackrey said that women should be allowed to roam freely, adding that it is an important step in making Maharashtra a fear-free state. “When an incident happens, we question the woman: […]
Delhi recorded 7,498 new Covid-19 cases
Delhi reported 7,498 new COVID-19 cases during the last 24 hours, said the state government on Wednesday. There is a slight increase in the Covid case compared to yesterday. The national capital on Tuesday reported 6,028 new cases. As per the bulletin provided by the Health Department, the positivity rate […]
Joint Maritine exercise Paschim Lehar off West Coast concludes
Paschim Lehar, a joint maritine exercise conducted by Indian Navy off the West Coast, concluded on January 25. As per a statement from the Navy, the exercise was conducted over a duration of 20 days with an objective to validate operational plans of the Western Naval Command and enhance Inter-Service synergy among the Indian Navy, Indian Air Force (IAF) Indian Army and Coast […]
Two persons in Jabalpur hit by drone during Republic Day celebrations, sustain head injuries
One man and a woman were injured after a drone fell on them during the Republic Day celebrations in Jabalpur district on Wednesday. “Both of them sustained head injuries when a drone fell on them,” said a person present on the spot to ANI. Both patients are currently stable. A doctor present […]
India spreads message of universal brotherhood, harmony, peace: RSS head
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday unfurled the tricolour at Sewa Dham, Khayerpur, West Tripura District, Agartala on the occasion of the 73rd Republic Day and said that India spreads the message of brotherhood, harmony and peace to the rest of the world. The ceremony was held […]
Missing youth from Arunachal to be repatriated to India by Chinese army: Kiren Rijiju
Days after a 19-year-old youth was reportedly found missing in Arunachal Pradesh, Union Minister of Law and Justice Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said that the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has confirmed that the youth will be repatriated to the Indian side. The youth, Miram Taron, a resident of Jido village in Upper Siang […]
Goa polls: Utpal Parrikar to file his nomination papers from Panaji Assembly tomorrow
Utpal Parrikar, son of former Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar, on Wednesday said that he will file his nomination papers from the Panaji Assembly constituency on Thursday. Last week, he resigned from the primary membership of BJP after the party denied him a ticket from Panaji constituency and fielded Congress […]
J-K: Encounter starts between security forces, terrorists in Shopian
An encounter has broken out between security forces and terrorists at Check Nowgam area of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The police said that the two terrorists are trapped. “Encounter has started at Check Nowgam area of Shopian. Police and security forces are alert. Further details shall […]
PM Modi condoles demise of Kathakali patron Milena Salvini
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the demise of noted Kathakali dancer Milena Salvini on Wednesday. Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister said, “Ms Milena Salvini will be remembered for her passion towards Indian culture. She made numerous efforts to further popularise Kathakali across France. I am anguished by her […]
73rd Republic Day: Tricolor unfurled at RSS headquarters in Nagpur
The Mahanagar Sanghchalak Rajesh Loya unfurled the national flag at RSS headquarter in Nagpur on the occasion of the country’s 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday. A Republic Day program has also been organized at the RSS headquarters. Meanwhile, heads of all the political parties and state governors were seen marking Republic Day celebrations in their respective states by unfurling and […]
Cultural performances, military strength on display at Republic Day celebration
India is celebrating the 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday. As part of the celebration, cultural performances and the country’s military strength was displayed at Rajpath in the national capital. Prime Minister Narendra Modi at first paid homage to the fallen soldiers at the newly built National War Memorial here prior to participating […]
PM Modi greets, waves at people on Rajpath after Republic Day parade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi kept with his practice of walking down the Rajpath and greeting spectators after the conclusion of the Republic Day Parade. Like in previous years, the Prime Minister accompanied by his security detail walked and waved to people seated on both sides of the road. The Prime […]
Omicron generated antibodies effective against all variants of concern in adolescents, adults: ICMR study
The latest study conducted by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows that antibodies generated by Omicron, a COVID-19 strain, are not only effective against it but also other variants of concern (VOCs) including Delta. “The individuals infected with Omicron have significant immune response which could neutralize not only the […]
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf members want substitute of Imran Khan: Opposition leader
Four Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) members have expressed dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister and asked for a substitute for the post, the country’s opposition party said, adding that those rebels are in touch with Pakistan Muslim League (N). Dawn newspaper reported quoting PML-N Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal that the speech of Imran Khan a few days back was a speech […]
FIR registered against Amazon sellers for printing national symbols on various products
An FIR has been registered in Bhopal against unidentified sellers on e-commerce giant Amazon for printing national symbols on various products, said police. “An FIR has been registered against sellers on Amazon for printing national symbols on shoes, mugs, and T-shirts; notices are being sent to the company,” said Bhopal Police Commissioner, Makrand Deuskar on Tuesday. Bhopal’s Crime […]