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Modi speaks of consensus as NDA elects him as leader ahead of his inauguration
Modi was elected the NDA leader against the backdrop of negotiations to form the next government with allies jockeying for crucial Cabinet berths behind the scenes
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:27 PM IST
‘Young voices hold power to steer the course of history and rebuild society’
The first-time voter grew up in Bengaluru, Pune and Navi Mumbai and graduated from Symbiosis Law School, Pune, in 2022
Updated on May 15, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Sudipta Basu, Mumbai
National Civil Service Day 2024: Date, history, significance of the day
National Civil Service Day 2024: From date to significance, here's all that you need to know about the special day.
Published on Apr 20, 2024 11:04 AM IST
Tapatrisha Das, Delhi
Forbes world's billionaires: Who's on list? Which country has the most rich
Forbes world's billionaires: The top 20 on the list gained the most and added $700 billion to their combined worth since 2023.
Published on Apr 03, 2024 09:23 AM IST
Rishi Sunak shares ‘hard balance’ of being a ‘good father’ as UK PM
Rishi Sunak shared his concerns about not being able to find as much time as he would like to focus on his daughters Krishna, 12, and Anoushka, 11.
Published on Mar 28, 2024 07:19 PM IST
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Dedicated to country regardless of whether in jail or out: Kejriwal
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal made the comment in response to a question while he was being produced in the Rouse Avenue Court
Updated on Mar 22, 2024 03:05 PM IST
Alok KN Mishra
Country has scripted new chapter of development under PM Modi’s rule: Haryana CM Saini
Saini also said that the people of Haryana, like in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, will this time too give all the 10 seats to “Modi ji’s kitty
Updated on Mar 18, 2024 06:40 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Chandigarh
PM inaugurates 15 new airport projects including Delhi’s revamped Terminal 1
The project virtually launched by the PM during an event at Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh included 12 new terminal buildings
Published on Mar 10, 2024 05:45 PM IST
Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney dies at 84
Canada’s 18th Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, considered one of the most popular leaders the country had in recent history, passed away on Thursday at the age of 84.
Updated on Mar 01, 2024 01:33 PM IST
Anirudh Bhattacharyya, Toronto
Wheel of time has turned, India setting example for world: PM Modi
Modi was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of the Shri Kalki Dham temple at Ainchoda Kamboh village in Sambhal district of western Uttar Pradesh.
Published on Feb 19, 2024 06:01 PM IST
S Raju, Meerut
Uniform Civil Code bill passed in Uttarakhand assembly
The CM said will the UCC will give equal rights to all without discriminating in matters like marriage, maintenance, adoption, succession and divorce
Published on Feb 07, 2024 07:01 PM IST
Modi to embark on tour across states before Lok Sabha polls
The PM’s travels actually began over the weekend, with Odisha and Assam, and he will be travelling for at least 15 days this month, including a visit to the UAE
Updated on Feb 07, 2024 12:55 AM IST
Sunetra Choudhury, New Delhi
Congress will protect tribal rights: Rahul during yatra in Jharkhand
The Congress party stands for ‘Jal-Jungle-Jamin’ (water, forest and land) of the tribal people and education and employment of youngsters from the community, party leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday said.
Updated on Feb 05, 2024 08:34 AM IST
Praduman Choubey, Dhanbad
LG directs Delhi Police to issue fresh licenses to renowned shooters with 'All India' validity
LG directs Delhi Police to issue fresh licenses to renowned shooters with 'All India' validity
Published on Jan 21, 2024 03:37 PM IST
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29-year-old man booked for ‘marrying’ 12-year-old girl, making her pregnant
29-year-old man booked for ‘marrying’ 12-year-old girl, making her pregnant
Published on Jan 05, 2024 10:14 AM IST
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India’s statistical system: Past, present, future
This article is authored by Pramit Bhattacharya, CPR.
Published on Jan 03, 2024 12:36 PM IST
CPR
Truckers’ strike: No shortages yet in Delhi, but prolonged stir may hurt
In a similar vein, petrol dealers in Capital also said that supply thus far has been normal in the city
Security alert at Thane synagogue after hoax bomb threat
In the wake of a blast at the Israeli embassy in Delhi, a threatening email claiming to have planted a bomb at a synagogue near Thane Civil Hospital has been revealed as a hoax. Security measures have been intensified at the synagogue, and cyber experts are tracing the sender's identity.
Updated on Dec 29, 2023 08:12 AM IST
Anamika Gharat
Sunrays: Peace is not the absence of war
Further, I happened to overhear that the child wanted to buy an Amar Chitra Katha titled, ‘Valmiki’s Ramayana’ from the book section adjacent the coffee shop. But the father wanted him to pick up ‘David Copperfield’ by Charles Dickens. That was the cause of admonishment! I was stunned!
Updated on Dec 24, 2023 08:34 AM IST
Crocs attack: A tour of some of the strangest micro-nations in the world
Some have built their own monuments; others have banned Crocs. One micro-nation had a battle fought over it, though it’s just a World War 2 platform in the sea.
Updated on Dec 16, 2023 09:48 PM IST
Natasha Rego
Outcome of assembly polls will decide future of Telangana, country: Shah
Union home minister Amit Shah on Monday said the outcome of the assembly elections would decide the future of not only Telangana but also the whole country.
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 09:44 AM IST
Srinivasa Rao Apparasu, Hyderabad
N Sankaraiah, freedom fighter and veteran Marxist leader, dies. He was 102
Madurai Kamaraj University earlier this year proposed to confer an honorary doctorate on freedom fighter N Sankaraiah but the move was allegedly scuttled
Updated on Nov 15, 2023 04:14 PM IST
IMD predicts warmer than usual November this year
The India Meteorological Department predicted that November will be warmer than usual in most parts of India, with normal rainfall expected.
Updated on Nov 01, 2023 06:11 AM IST
Higher than normal daytime temperatures likely in most parts India in Nov: IMD
Above normal to normal rainfall is likely over some areas of the southernmost Peninsular India, most parts of northwest India, east central, east and northeast India
Published on Oct 31, 2023 09:02 PM IST
Monsoon completely withdraws from India, four days after normal date: IMD
According to the IMD, India in 2023 recorded ‘below-average’ cumulative rainfall – 820 mm compared to the LPA of 868.6 mm – in the four-month (June-September) monsoon season amid strengthening El Nino conditions
Published on Oct 19, 2023 04:56 PM IST
Congress dividing people in name of caste even now: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the Congress party of doing nothing for the development of India during its 60 years in power, alleging that it divided people on the basis of caste. He made these remarks while inaugurating development programs in Gwalior worth ₹19,000 crore. Modi claimed that his government is dedicated to providing development to every class and region without discrimination. He also criticized the Congress government in Rajasthan, claiming that it engaged in appeasement politics. The Prime Minister praised the Gwalior region for its historical significance and contributions to the nation.
Updated on Oct 03, 2023 08:20 AM IST
Chitkul in Kinnaur adjudged India’s best tourism village
Kalpa sub-divisional magistrate Major Shashank Gupta received the award from Ajay Bhatt, Union minister of state for tourism, in New Delhi on Saturday, a statement issued on Sunday said
Updated on Oct 02, 2023 05:00 AM IST
Press Trust of India, Shimla