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Dossiers to aid teams in exposing Pakistan terror
The Indian delegations will speak about the major terror attacks sponsored by Pakistan
Updated on May 21, 2025 05:28 AM IST
Must revisit order on prior sanction to prosecute: VP
He also described as a “serious issue” the move of the panel to recover electronic equipment from witnesses
Published on May 20, 2025 09:14 AM IST
Who are the bigger sharks, asks VP Dhankhar on judge cash haul
VP Jagdeep Dhankhar also described as a “serious issue” the move of the panel to recover electronic equipment from witnesses.
Updated on May 20, 2025 08:35 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran
Will convey Pahalgam was not one-off incident: Ravi Shankar Prasad
In an interview to Hindustan Times, Prasad spoke about India’s enhanced military strength and its precision strikes against terror camps.
Published on May 20, 2025 06:17 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
Diplomatic outreach a national mission: Kiren Rijiju
‘Each delegation will have between eight and nine people, who will travel to about five countries each’
Published on May 18, 2025 03:53 AM IST
Operation Sindoor: MPs picked for global outreach, Tharoor’s role sparks row
The inclusion of Shashi Tharoor sparked a row immediately after the Congress revealed it didn’t name the MP as part of its four nominations to the government
Updated on May 18, 2025 07:23 AM IST
This is a national mission: Kiren Rijiju on all-party delegation on Op Sindoor
In an interview to Hindustan Times, Union minister Kiren Rijiju speaks about how the government wants to project the nation’s voice to the world
Published on May 17, 2025 10:51 AM IST
Govt deploys 7 lawmakers to brief nations on Op Sindoor; Tharoor included
The all-party delegations are set to visit key partner countries, including members of the UN Security Council later this month
Published on May 17, 2025 10:27 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi likely to meet CMs, deputy CMs of NDA states on May 25
According to people aware of the details, chief ministers and deputy CMs of a clutch of states including poll bound Bihar, will be in the national Capital on May 25
Published on May 13, 2025 12:57 PM IST
BJP launches outreach on Operation Sindoor to highlight ‘military success’
BJP's outreach on Operation Sindoor aims to combat misinformation from Pakistan and assuage concerns of party supporters.
Published on May 13, 2025 04:09 AM IST
PM Modi chairs key meet ahead of DGMO talks today
PM Modi chaired a security meeting after India-Pakistan ceasefire, emphasizing vigilance and strong retaliation against any aggression.
Updated on May 12, 2025 04:48 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
Operation Sindoor: PM Modi chairs high-level meeting
The meeting had defence minister Rajanth Singh, national security advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, external affairs minister S Jaishankar, and chief of defence staff, General Anil Chauhan, in attendance
Published on May 11, 2025 08:31 PM IST
Operation Sindoor was inevitable and necessary: RSS
In a statement, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat and general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, hailed Operation Sindoor, “initiated by the India armed forces against Pakistan-sponsored terrorists
Updated on May 09, 2025 01:06 PM IST
100 terrorists killed; govt says ops ongoing
The meeting saw opposition parties backing the government in the military action and hailing the armed forces, as leaders across the political spectrum projected a united front amid rising tensions between the two countries.
Published on May 09, 2025 06:32 AM IST
PM stresses alertness, synergy during meeting with secretaries
The meeting was attended by the cabinet secretary, senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office, and secretaries from key ministries
Published on May 09, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Modi calls for readiness amid heightened tensions after cross-border strikes
PM Narendra Modi met of secretaries of key ministries to assess the preparedness against the backdrop of heightened tensions following cross-border air strikes
Updated on May 08, 2025 04:47 PM IST
At least 100 terrorists killed in Indian strikes under Op Sindoor: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tells all-party meeting that at least 100 terrorists killed in Indian strikes under Op Sindoor
Updated on May 08, 2025 02:59 PM IST
Modi picked name for counterterror op
Prime Minister Narendra Modi picked the evocative term “Operation Sindoor” as the codename for the Indian forces’ strikes on nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir
Published on May 08, 2025 05:05 AM IST
India’s water will be used for India: Modi
PM Modi announced that India's river waters will prioritize national interests, indicating a shift in policy amid tensions with Pakistan.
Published on May 07, 2025 05:38 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
‘India’s water used to go outside, it'll now...': PM on Indus Waters Treaty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the recent suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty and said India will now use the water for is own interests.
Updated on May 06, 2025 09:32 PM IST
Caste census in works since 2024 polls
The BJP started discussing the issue with the top brass of the party’s ideological fount, the RSS, after last year’s general elections, party leaders said
Published on May 05, 2025 05:48 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
‘With authentic figures, we can have proper allocations’
Union minister Anupriya Patel supports caste-based census for better policy-making.
Published on May 02, 2025 08:12 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
Caste census decision shows govt’s commitment to social justice: Pradhan
The cabinet committee on political affairs on Wednesday said the power to conduct caste-based survey rests with the Union government
Updated on May 01, 2025 01:16 PM IST
‘Landmark step’: All NDA parties back Centre
Allies of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA, such as the Janata Dal (United), the Lok Jan Shakti Party (Ram Vilas), the Apna Dal and the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) hailed the decision
Published on May 01, 2025 06:06 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
Next census will include caste enumeration: Govt
Officials suggested that the headcount could commence towards the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027
Updated on May 01, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Caste census a big win for JD(U), NDA: Sanjay Jha
JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha called it a big step that would help in planning policy for the backward and deprived sections more efficiently.
Published on May 01, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
RSS cautious about use of caste census as a political tool
The Union government’s decision came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at the former’s official residence.
Published on May 01, 2025 04:00 AM IST
Smriti Kak Ramachandran, New Delhi
Caste census to be part of next population survey: Centre's big move
The Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs has decided to include caste enumeration in the forthcoming census exercise.
Updated on Apr 30, 2025 08:18 PM IST
NDA begins talks on seat sharing in Bihar
According to a senior BJP leader, the process of identifying seats will precede the candidate selection and all the partners will be consulted
Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:00 AM IST
NDA begins seat sharing talks for Bihar assembly polls
There is broad consensus among the NDA allies that Bihar chief minister and Janata Dal (United) leader Nitish Kumar will be the face of the election in the state
Published on Apr 28, 2025 01:09 PM IST