Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the Indian Army have arrested three terrorist associates of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in two separate operations in the Kupwara district. Hand grenades were also recovered, officials said on Saturday. In a significant joint operation, the Jammu and Kashmir Police along with 28 Rashtriya Rifles apprehended two terrorist associates affiliated […]
Himachal Road Transport Corporation to provide free travel facility to women in govt buses on Raksha Bandhan, Bhaiya Dooj
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation is set to provide free travelling facilities to women in government buses on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and Bhaiya Dooj, an official statement on Saturday said. Rakshabandhan falls on August 30 while Bhaiya Dooj will be celebrated on November 15, 2023. Raksha Bandhan and Bhaiya Dooj, both are […]
Delhi Lt-Governor approves 17 welfare schemes for construction workers
Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) VK Saxena has given his approval for 17 welfare schemes under the Delhi Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (DBOCWWB). These schemes are aimed at providing financial benefits to construction workers, such as disability pensions, ex-gratia payments, medical assistance, maternity benefits, and death benefits, among others. The schemes will […]
“An FIR has already been registered”: UP Deputy CM on Muzzafarnagar viral slapping incident
Amid the outrage over a viral video, purportedly showing a schoolteacher instructing students to slap a classmate from the minority community at a school in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday the local administration has taken a serious note of the matter and an FIR has been registered […]
Preparation now underway for missions to Sun, Venus: Union Minister Anurag Thakur
Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the successful Chandrayaan-3 moon mission and said now preparations are underway to go to the Sun and Venus. “Chandrayaan-3 success is celebrated across the country and the world. This shows the capability of our country and our youth. This is the identity of […]
Tele-Law 2.0 launched: Leap in citizen-centric legal services
A stride in citizen-centric legal services was marked with the launch of Tele-Law 2.0, an initiative of the Department of Justice, Ministry of Law & Justice. This endeavour, operating under the DISHA Scheme, has achieved a milestone by delivering 50 lakh legal consultations, reaffirming its commitment to extending justice to every […]
Tamil Nadu CM announces ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh; bodies to be sent to UP in Madurai train fire
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 3 lakh to the kin of those who lost their lives in the train accident in Madurai. Taking to social media platform ‘X’ CM Stalin wrote, “Deeply saddened by the tragic incident near Madurai Railway junction where nine precious lives were […]
“Feel very grateful”: PM Modi gets rousing reception on arrival in national capital
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed “Nari Shakti” (women power), which he identified as the key to the success of India’s maiden lunar landing mission — Chandrayaan-3. Setting foot in the national capital after the four-day tour of South Africa and Greece, during which he attended the 15th BRICS […]
PM Modi spots man feeling unwell in gathering near Delhi airport, asks his medical team to provide assistance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was accorded a warm reception at the Delhi Airport after his arrival on Saturday, said he got a lot of congratulatory messages during the BRICS Summit over the success of Chandrayaan-3 and noted that the place on moon where ‘Vikam’ landed has been named ‘Shiv Shakti’. The […]