India decides to allow rice export to Singapore
India has decided to export rice to Singapore, a nation with which New Delhi shares a 'special relationship', to “meet the food security requirements” of the Southeast country.
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Indian freedom movement: Remembering Sewa Singh Theekriwala
Earlier this month was the birth anniversary of Sewa Singh Theekri Wala – the hero of the Punjab Riyasti Praja Mandal movement (Self-Rule Movement in the Princely States) in Punjab against the despotic rules of the Punjab State rulers.
G20 Summit: Top official says India will highlight its digital progress during New Delhi event
A senior Indian government official has said the progress in the digital sector of the country will also be showcased to the foreign delegates who will visit the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
Jammu and Kashmir: Police bust fake marriage racket in Baramulla
Police on Friday claimed to have busted an inter-district “fake marriage” racket with the arrest of four people in Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: INDIA alliance resolves to contest elections together
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (I.N.D.I.A), an alliance of 26 opposition parties, on Friday, resolved to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha election together 'as far as possible' and said that seat-sharing arrangements in different states will be initiated immediately.
Uttar Pradesh Crime: Youth stabbed to death, 2 injured in group clash
A youth was stabbed to death and two others were injured during a clash between two groups allegedly over land dispute in Saraikhwaja area of Jaunpur district in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Friday.
Uttar Pradesh: Bodies of woman, her child found in village pond in Mahoba
Bodies of a missing woman and her children were recovered from a village pond in Mahobkanth area of Mahoba district here in Uttar Pradesh on Friday, a police officer said here.
Mumbai: Police receives 'threat call' to blow up iconic Taj Hotel
Mumbai: Mumbai Police have received a 'threat call' claiming two Pakistani citizens would reach the city to blow up the Taj Hotel, officials said on Friday.
Jaya Varma assumes charge as first woman CEO and Chairperson of Railway Board
Jaya Varma Sinha on Friday took over the charge of the new Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Railway Board (Ministry of Railways) in Rail Bhavan.
'One Nation, One Election': Modi govt forms Ram Nath Kovind-headed committee to discuss the agenda
New Delhi/IBNS: The central government on Friday constituted a committee- to be headed by former President Ram Nath Kovind- to explore the possibilities of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s vision towards holding Lok Sabha and assembly elections across the country simultaneously, reports claimed.
Kashmir: Police arrest 343 drug peddlers, attach property worth crores in Baramulla
Srinagar/UNI: Police arrested 343 drug peddlers including 80 most wanted and attached property worth crores during the current year in Jammu Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Opposition bloc INDIA to finalise seat-sharing formula by Sept 30: Reports
New Delhi/IBNS: Opposition bloc INDIA has decided to finalise the seat sharing by formula by September 30.
'Had very special visitors': PM Modi meets chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, his parents
New Delhi/IBNS: Chess grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa, who has been dominating headlines since winning the silver medal at the Chess World Cup, Thursday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the latter's house in Delhi.
More political parties likely to join INDIA alliance: Opposition
Mumbai/IBNS: The leading political leaders of the INDIA alliance, who came to Mumbai for the third meeting, Thursday hinted that more political parties will be included to forge a strong front of the opposition against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and win the 2024 general elections.
Rahul Gandhi demands joint parliamentary committee probe into fresh allegations against Adani Group
Mumbai/IBNS/UNI: Congress MP Rahul Gandhi Thursday demanded a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the fresh allegations against the Adani Group.
Centre appoints first ever woman Chairperson of the Railway Board
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday named Jaya Verma Sinha as the next CEO and Chairperson of the Railway Board, the Ministry of Railways said on Thursday.
Ready for J&K elections, can't give exact timeline for restoring statehood: Centre to SC
New Delhi: The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it was ready to hold elections any time in Jammu and Kashmir, but could not give an exact timeline for restoring its statehood.
Govt convenes special session of Parliament; agenda not known
New Delhi: The NDA government at the Centre has called a special session of Parliament from September 18 to 22, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi posted on X (formerly Twitter).
HD Deve Gowda sees no need to join I.N.D.I.A or NDA camps
Bengaluru/UNI: JDS supremo and former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Thursday showed his disinterest in the anti-BJP I.N.D.I.A alliance and said he didn't see any need to join any grouping as only "time will decide what the future of the nation is going to be".
'Ready to hold elections in Jammu and Kashmir but...': Centre to Supreme Court
New Delhi/UNI: The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that it was ready to hold elections any time in Jammu and Kashmir, but could not give an exact timeline for restoring its statehood.
INDIA alliance's third meeting to begin in Mumbai today
Mumbai/IBNS: The third meeting of over 20 anti-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) parties, who have formed a bloc named 'INDIA', to further strategise for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will begin in Mumbai on Thursday.
Mamata Banerjee visits Bachchans at their Mumbai house, ties rakhi to Big B
Mumbai/IBNS: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Wednesday visited Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and his family at their house 'Jalsa' in Mumbai's Juhu to celebrate Raksha Bandhan.
Kolkata Metro Railway plans to replace steel third rail with composite aluminium third rail; move estimated to save Rs 210 cr capital investment
New Delhi: Kolkata Metro Railway has now decided to use composite Aluminium Third Rail in all the upcoming corridors being undertaken for construction along with retrofitment in existing corridors with steel third rail, the Ministry of Railways said on Wednesday.
Karnataka Congress launches its costliest scheme as it completes 100 days in power
Mysuru/IBNS: The Karnataka Congress celebrated its 100 days of governance Wednesday with the launch of its costliest scheme-Gruha Lakshmi-that promises Rs. 2,000 per month to women heads of households.
80 pct Indians have favourable views about PM Modi, says Pew Research
New DelhiIBNS: About eight in ten Indians (79 percent) have a favorable view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a Pew survey published on Tuesday.
Ghaziabad lawyer shot dead in office despite heavy police deployment amid legal practitioners' protest
New Delhi/IBNS: A lawyer was shot dead at his office in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad on Wednesday.
Jammu and Kashmir: Srinagar's nightlife returns amid peaceful transformation
Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar city is slowly witnessing a transformation in its nightlife scenario which was once marred by curfew and fear of terror attacks.
Indian Army contingent to participate in Exercise Bright Star-23 in Egypt
New Delhi: The Indian Army contingent comprising of 137 personnel departed for “Exercise Bright Star-23” scheduled to be conducted from 31 August to 14 September 2023 at Mohammed Naguib Military Base in Egypt.
Uttar Pradesh: Two killed, 16 hurt as pick-up collides with truck
Two people were killed and 16 others were injured when a pickup vehicle collided with a truck in Kamrauli area of Amethi district in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police sources said.
India-Bangladesh Annual Dialogue: Officials express satisfaction over increasing defence cooperation engagements
New Delhi/Dhaka: India and Bangladesh held the fifth Annual Defence Dialogue on August 28 in Dhaka when the officials expressed satisfaction over increasing defence cooperation engagements.