After days of speculation, Pushkar Singh Dhami was elected leader of the BJP legislature party in Uttarakhand on Monday, paving the way for his taking over the reins of the state for a second time. Dhami, who lost from the Khatima constituency in the Uttarakhand, led the party’s poll effort […]
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India-Australia Summit: PM Modi stresses border peace key for normalisation of ties with China
In a reference to the border standoff with China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised that peace and tranquillity at the border area was an essential prerequisite for normalisation of relations with the neighbouring country. PM Modi made these remarks during the virtual summit with his Australian counterpart Scott […]
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PM Modi calls for early conclusion of CECA with Australia
Noting the rapid progress made in the bilateral ties with Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for early closure of the ‘Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA)’ for the economic security of the two countries. Delivering his opening remarks at the second India-Australia Virtual Summit, PM Modi said, “Our […]
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Study finds pioneering technique may unlock targeted treatments for cancer
Researchers have discovered a pioneering chemical technique that could develop new treatments for cancer and other diseases. The findings of the study were published in the ‘Journal of Medicinal Chemistry’. Members of the Leicester Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology, based at the University of Leicester, used proteolysis targeting chimeras […]
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Lok Sabha speaker Om Birla flags off ‘Prasadam Raths’
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla flagged off the “Prasadam Raths” from his residence here on Monday to provide free and healthy food to the attendants of the patients in six hospitals of Delhi. “In the spirit of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, initiatives like this one are bringing free fresh food […]
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Plane carrying 133 people on board crashes in China
A China Eastern Airlines plane with 133 people on board crashed in south China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region on Monday. The plane crashed in the city of Wuzhou, the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region of China, causing a forest fire, Sputnik reported citing China Central Television (CCTV). According to CCTV, the […]
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Ravichandran Ashwin on playing for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2022
Fresh off a successful Test series against Sri Lanka, Ravichandran Ashwin has joined up with his new franchise, Rajasthan Royals, and is rearing to go ahead of the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Having picked up 12 wickets at an average of only 15.08, the off-spinner played an important […]
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Scott Morrison wary of ‘Europe like events’ in Indo-Pacific
Amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday said that the focus must be to ensure that the events of Europe do not occur in the Indo-Pacific region. “Our meeting today is set today at the very distressing backdrop of the war in […]
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Govt examining educational concerns of evacuated students from Ukraine: Centre to SC
The Central government on Monday told the Supreme Court that the Government of India has evacuated 22,500 students from conflict-ridden Ukraine and it is also looking into the educational concerns of the evacuated students. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana was informed by the Attorney General […]
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Gulf delegation in Srinagar: Govt working to tap investment to transform J-K
With Jammu and Kashmir all set to host a delegation from the Gulf countries, Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce, Ranjan Prakash Thakur said the Union Territory (UT) needs “deep investment” for the transformation of the region while several big developmental projects are in the pipeline. Jammu and Kashmir will be […]
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AAP nominates Harbhajan Singh, Raghav Chadha to Rajya Sabha from Punjab
After a thumping victory in Punjab Assembly polls, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Monday announced that it has nominated former cricketer Harbhajan Singh and Delhi MLA Raghav Chadha to Rajya Sabha from Punjab. Harbhajan made his debut in 1998 and the last international match he played was in 2016 but […]
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19-year-old man, who runs 10 km every night after work, is an inspiration for all
Nothing can stop you from achieving your goals if you have the dedication and patience — that’s what a 19-year-old Noida boy Pradeep Mehra has been conveying with a video that has gone viral. On Sunday, filmmaker Vinod Kapri took to Twitter and shared a post that has left everyone inspired. The post includes […]
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Second India-Australia virtual summit begins
The second India-Australia virtual summit began in New Delhi on Monday amid indications that discussion will seek to lay the roadmap for new initiatives to enhance cooperation in a diverse range of sectors between the two countries. During the summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison […]
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Two Imran Khan-led PTI MPAs booked for staging protest in Karachi
Pakistani police on Monday booked two Members of the Pakistan Assembly (MPAs) from Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) government and several other party leaders for staging a protest outside the residence of a dissident PTI member of the National Assembly Ramesh Kumar Vankwani, local media reported. The members […]
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‘The Kashmir Files’ continues winning streak, crosses Rs 150 crore mark at box office
Vivek Agnihotri’s latest directorial venture, ‘The Kashmir Files’, is unstoppable at the box office. The film, featuring Anupam Kher in the lead, registered a strong second weekend, crossing the Rs 150 crore mark. Indian film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the movie’s box office collection on his Twitter handle. #OneWordReview…#TheKashmirFiles: BRILLIANT.Rating: ⭐️⭐⭐️⭐️½#TheKashmirFiles is […]