Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi offered tribute on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday. In a post on X, Priyanka Gandhi said that Kargil Vijay Diwas is that golden page of Indian military history that reminds us of the valour and sacrifice of our […]
Kanwar Yatra directive was to ensure peaceful completion, greater transparency: UP Govt to SC
The Uttar Pradesh government filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court opposing petitions challenging its directive regarding the display of the names of shop owners on the Kanwar route. In its affidavit, the UP government said that the directive was issued to ensure a peaceful completion of the Kanwar Yatra […]
Rajasthan: CM Bhajan Lal pays tribute to soldiers on occassion of Kargil Vijay Diwas
On the occasion of the Kargil Vijay Diwas, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the 1999 Kargil War. Speaking to ANI, he said, “On the occasion of Kargil Diwas, I salute all the brave soldiers who have sacrificed their lives […]
“Agnipath-a necessary reform in Army” says PM Modi, hits out at opposition for misleading youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the Agnipath scheme during his address in Ladakh’s Kargil on Friday on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas. Highlighting the scheme, PM Modi said that the goal of Agnipath was to make the Army young and keep the Army continuously fit […]
“Pakistan hasn’t learnt from its history,” says PM Modi on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday warned Pakistan that its nefarious plans would not materialise, as our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force and the enemy will be given a befitting reply. Speaking during Kargil Vijay Diwas Shradhanjali Samaroh in Drass, Ladakh, PM Modi said that Kargil Vijay Diwas […]
Paris Olympics: Tough opponents for Nikhat, Lovlina in women’s boxing as draws revealed
India women boxing stars Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain secured difficult match ups in the draws announced for their respective weight categories in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Nikhat, the world champion boxer, secured a match up against Germany’s Carina Kloetzer in the opening round of the women’s 50 kg boxing […]
Paris Olympics: India directly qualify for quarter-finals in women’s team archery event
The Indian women’s archery team, comprising Bhajan Kaur, Deepika Kumari and Ankita Bhakat, directly qualified for the quarter-finals of the event at the Paris Olympics by securing a fourth-place finish with 1983 points. In the Women’s Archery Ranking Round, South Korea ended at the top of the list with 2046 […]
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi takes on Karnataka CM alleging misuse of funds, demands CBI probe
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched attack on the Karnataka government and Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleged misuse of funds and involvement in various scams. Joshi also reiterated the BJP’s demand for the CM’s resignation and investigation by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). “The Karnataka government has misused the SC/ST funds. Rs […]
Assam: NCB Guwahati seizes 6.790 kg of Methamphetamine, apprehends two in major drug bust
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Guwahati Zonal Unit seized 6.790 kg of drugs and apprehended two individuals on July 23. The operation followed several days of continuous surveillance based on special intelligence. The NCB identified and dismantled an inter-state syndicate involved in the […]
Maharashtra: Fire brigade rescues 70 people stranded in floodwaters as part of rescue and relief ops
Amid the heavy rain in Pune, the District Fire Brigade has rescued 70 people who had been stranded in the flood waters in the Nimbjanagar area of the city following heavy downpours. Visuals show the officials of the Pune Fire Brigade conducting rescue and relief work in the city that […]
Karnataka passes resolution against NEET exam, wants CET back
Raising its strong voice against the all-India medical entrance exam NEET, the Siddaramaiah-led Congress government on Thursday passed a resolution in both houses of the state government against the exam and demanded the Centre for allowing the state to revert back to the earlier system of CET for medical admissions […]
Delhi Excise policy case: Court gives ED timeline to supply copies of supplementary charge sheets to accused
The Rouse Avenue Court on Thursday gave a timeline to the Directorate of Enforcement to provide hard copies of up to 8th supplementary charge sheets to accused persons by July 31. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, and K Kavitha were produced through video conferencing from Tihar Jail. The court […]
Around 200 Indigo flyers stranded at Istanbul airport, Airlines issues statement
Around 200 flyers are facing a harrowing experience at Istanbul airport after their IndiGo flight to Delhi got delayed by 12 hours on Thursday. The Indigo Spokesperson informed that IndiGo flight 6E 12, operating from Istanbul to Delhi, was delayed due to a technical issue with the aircraft. The customers […]
LS Speaker Om Birla, other leaders pay tribute to former LS Speaker Somnath Chatterjee on his birth anniversary
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of former Lok Sabha speaker Somnath Chatterjee, current Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, along with other leaders, paid floral tribute at the Constitution House of the Parliament on Thursday. Birla was accompanied by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh and other leaders […]
Union Budget: BJP to showcase budget benefits through nationwide programmes
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold nationwide programmes to inform the public across the country about the features and benefits of the Union Budget 2024-25 in wake of the ongoing protest by the opposition parties accusing the budget of being ‘discriminatory.’ In this regard, the BJP will […]