Odisha: Two groups clash over food consumption during lunar eclipse

Clashes broke out between two groups over food consumption during Chandra Grahan (lunar eclipse) in Berhampur and State Capital Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. In the first reported incident, one group that identified themselves as “rationalists” organised a biryani feast in Bhubaneswar, defying the Hindu tradition of avoiding cooked food on Chandra Grahan day. […]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacts with senior leadership of Indian Army

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the Indian Army was one of the most trusted and inspiring organisations in the country. Addressing the ongoing Army Commanders’ Conference held in Delhi from November 7-11, Singh highlighted the stellar role played by the Army in guarding our borders and fighting terrorism apart from providing assistance to the […]

Kerala: Governor’s legal advisor, standing counsel of Chancellor resign

Kerala governor Arif Mohammed Khan’s legal advisor and standing counsel of the Chancellor resigned from their respective posts on Tuesday, the Rajbhavan public relations officers said on Wednesday. Kerala governor’s legal advisor senior advocate Jaju Babu and standing counsel for the Chancellor of the state universities MU Vijayalakshmi mentioned “for reasons known to […]

UP BJP to hold core committee meet today to discuss Manipuri, Khatauli, Rampur bypolls

Uttar Pradesh BJP will hold a core committee meet on Wednesday to discuss the upcoming by-elections in Manipuri, Khatauli and Rampur. BJP core committee meeting will be held at Chief Minister’s official residence, 5 Kalidas Marg, this evening. The meeting will be held in the evening after CM Yogi Adityanath returns from Mathura tour. The meeting will […]

Congress President wishes Uttarakhand Foundation day; wishes every citizen

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday extended greetings on the state foundation day of Uttarakhand and expressed that every person here becomes a part of the country’s development. In a tweet in Hindi, Congress president Kharge said, “Happy Foundation Day to the State full of natural wealth and beauty. I wish every […]

On the occasion of Uttarakhand’s statehood day, PM Modi congratulated the state’s people for their extraordinary contributions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Uttarakhand on its statehood day and said that people from the hill State are making phenomenal contributions, across many sectors, to nation-building. He also wished that Uttarakhand keeps progressing in the coming years. “Statehood Day greetings to the people of Uttarakhand. This is a […]

Amit Shah to chair high-level IB meet today to review internal security situation among other issues

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will soon chair a day-long high-level meeting of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officers across the country here in the national capital later in the day to assess the internal security situation in the country, threats of terrorism and the need for coordination among central and state agencies. The meeting is […]