Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the ‘Saras Mela’ in Mana village of Chamoli district during his visit to Uttarakhand on Friday. PM Modi interacted with the local artisans and visited the stalls in the Mela. Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of various connectivity projects at Mana village of Chamoli […]
Punjab restores old pension scheme, fourth state to do so
Faced with several demands from government employees, the Punjab government on Friday took a decision to restore the Old Pension Scheme. The state cabinet took the decision, Chief Minister Bhagwant Maan tweeted.”Today, in the Punjab cabinet meeting, a historic decision has been taken for its employees…your government is going to […]
India successfully testfires Agni Prime new generation missile off Odisha Coast
India successfully testfired the Agni Prime New Generation Ballistic Missile off the coast of Odisha on Friday, Defence officials said. According to the officials, this ballistic missile was testfired at around 9.45 am today. During the test flight, the missile travelled its maximum range and all its test objectives were also met successfully. […]
Bihar: Prashant Kishor resorting to publicity stunt, says Nitish Kumar
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday refused to respond to the claims made by political strategist Prashant Kishor and said he is resorting to a publicity stunt. Kumar was responding to Kishor’s claim that his channels with BJP are not yet closed even as he left the NDA in August […]
Pilgrims visiting Kedarnath increased from 5 lakh to 45 lakh in just one season: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the number of devotees visiting Kedarnath has increased significantly from 5 lakh to 45 lakh in just one season. Prime Minister made this statement in Uttarakhand as he laid the foundation stone for various developmental projects. He said that the development of spiritual […]
Supreme Court dismisses plea to open rooms in Taj Mahal
The Supreme Court on Friday junked a plea seeking the opening of 22 rooms in the Taj Mahal to enquire into the monument’s history. A bench of Justices MR Shah and MM Sundresh dismissed the plea saying it was a “publicity interest litigation “. Dismissing the appeal filed against the […]
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti asked to vacate her govt accommodation
Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Friday confirmed that she has been served a notice to vacate her Fairview residence – her official government accommodation in Srinagar. According to the sources, Mufti has been offered an alternate bungalow in Srinagar. Soon after […]
BJP says Congress’ anti-Hindu mindset exposed, slams Shivraj Patil for hate speech
Reacting strongly to the controversial remarks of former Union Minister Shivraj Patil linking and comparing Lord Krishna’s message (Gita) to Arjun with jihad, BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Friday lashed out at Congress saying it reflected their deep-seated hatred for Hindus. “Instead of apologising unconditionally Shivraj Patil is justifing and […]
Construction of ropeway projects to provide fillip to economic development in Uttarakhand: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the construction of ropeway projects will provide a fillip to economic development in Uttarakhand, adding that heritage and development are the two pillars on which new India of 21st century can be built. Addressing the gathering after laying the foundation stone of […]
PM Modi lays foundation of connectivity projects at Uttarakhand’s Mana village
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone of various connectivity projects at Mana village of Chamoli district. PM Modi laid the foundation stone for road widening projects worth around Rs 1,000 crore. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the two road widening projects – from Mana […]
Punjab: Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi produced in court after 10-day remand with Moga Police
After serving a 10-day police remand with Moga Police, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi was again produced at the Baghapurana court. Bishnoi is the mastermind in the Sidhu Moosewala murder case. The court gave transit remand of Bishnoi to Jalandhar Police. According to the information, ACP Nirmal Singh said, “Deepak Kumar was detained and a pistol […]
“Motive behind Bhagwad Gita was ‘Dharma Yuddha’, Jihad’s motive is…” Alok Kumar
International working president of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Alok Kumar on Friday condemned senior Congress leader Shivraj Patil’s statement and said Bhagwat Gita describes the lessons taught by Lord Krishna on how to lay down the life for dharma while the motive behind jihad is looting. The VHP leader said that Jihad […]
Suspended IAS officer gets transit bail from Delhi HC in sexual assault case
The Delhi High Court has granted transit anticipatory bail to recently suspended IAS officer Jitendra Narain in an alleged sexual assault of a woman. The bench of Justice Yogesh Khanna while granting the transit anticipatory bail said, considering the submissions and without giving any opinion on merits, it deemed it was appropriate […]
SC issues notice on Centre plea over ED’s director tenure extension
The Supreme Court has issued notice to “Common Cause” on the Centre plea seeking modification of its order which barred the government from extending the tenure of Sanjay Kumar Mishra, the director of the Enforcement Directorate. A bench of justices BR Gavai and BV Nagarathna, in its order delivered on Thursday, […]
PM Modi to visit Ayodhya on eve of Diwali
On the eve of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, said the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. On October 23, PM Modi will perform darshan and pooja of Bhagwan Shree Ramlala Virajman at around 5 PM. Following the prayer session, PM Modi will conduct an inspection of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi […]