Pakistan’s federal agency arrests senior journalist in Islamabad

Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested journalist Mohsin Baig from his home in Islamabad on Wednesday. Baig, who has been critical of the government’s policies, is the second arrest made by the law enforcement agencies during the past week over anti-government commentary, The News International reported. The federal agency raided Baig’s house in Islamabad […]

UP moving towards new horizon of progress under BJP, says Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that the state is moving towards a new horizon of progress under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime. Addressing a public rally at Hamirpur, Adityanath said, “The BJP government has taken the state to the pinnacle of progress, entrepreneurship and self-reliance by building good roads. In Hamirpur, […]

Rahul Gandhi  slams Arvind Kejriwal for staying at house of ex-militant

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi yesterday slammed Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly staying at night at the house of an ex-militant. Gandhi said that a Congress leader will never stay at an ex-militant’s house. Referring to media reports claiming that Kejriwal spent a night at ex- militant’s house in Moga during his visit to […]

200 cr money laundering case: Delhi Court grants bail to Pinki Irani, who introduced conman Sukesh to Jacqueline

Patiala House Court of Delhi has granted bail to Pinky Irani, who is said to be an aide of multimillionaire conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar and had allegedly introduced him to Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez. She had been arrested on December 9, 2021, by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the Rs 200 crore money laundering case. […]

Parliamentary panel expresses concern for Indians in Ukraine, asks Centre to prioritize their safe return

The Parliamentary Standing Committee for Transport, Tourism and Culture on Wednesday expressed deep concern for Indians including students residing in Ukraine amid a looming threat of war with Russia, and urged the Union government to prioritize their safe return. This comes after the Indian Embassy in Ukraine issued an advisory […]

Turban is Punjab’s pride, no politics on sporting it: Manish Tewari

Congress leader Manish Tewari on Wednesday sought that turban shouldn’t be used as a convenient political tool for political leaders when they campaign in Punjab. His remarks were directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who sported “turban” during their respective poll campaign in Punjab. “Turban is the pride of Punjab. […]

BJP’s Karhal candidate SP Singh Baghel gets Z category security

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Karhal candidate Satya Pal Singh Baghel has been provided ‘Z’ category security by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sources said on Wednesday. Union Minister of State in Ministry of Law and Justice, Baghel, was accorded the Z category security on February 11, said […]

Russian troops cross Crimean bridge on way to permanent deployment after drills

A convoy with military equipment of the Russian Southern Military District units crossed the Crimean bridge on the way to the places of permanent deployment following the planned drills in Crimea, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Wednesday. “The units of the Southern Military District, which have completed participation in tactical exercises at the […]