Newly-appointed Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais to swear in on Feb 18
Mumbai/UNI: Newly appointed Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais's swearing in ceremony will be held on February 18 at Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.
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Ganga Vilas completes Bangladesh stretch, set to re-enter India at Dhubri
Dhaka: The enchanting journey of the Ganga Vilas River cruise through the waters of Bangladesh came to an end with the visit to the historic places in northern Rangpur district.
Narendra Modi will address Economic Times Global Business Summit today
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the Economic Times Global Business Summit on Friday at Hotel Taj Palace in Delhi around 7:40 PM.
Income tax 'survey' at BBC India offices in Delhi, Mumbai ends, statement likely tomorrow
New Delhi/IBNS: The income tax "survey" at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)'s Delhi and Mumbai offices ended on Thursday night after nearly three days of officials going through digital records, files and scanning laptops.
'All nine attackers should die, no one should be released': Family of soldier beaten to death
Chennai/IBNS: The family of the soldier beaten to death in Tamil Nadu has demanded death penalties for his nine assailants and said the Chief Minister should come and meet them.
China lifts suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing export units
Kolkata/UNI: China has lifted suspension of 99 Indian seafood-processing and exporting units, after acknowledging New Delhi’s assurance over source control, setting the stage for a boost in the bilateral trade of marine products.
CBI raids 4 locations in Delhi, NCR in cyber fraud case involving victims from US, recovers foreign currencies
New Delhi/UNI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at four locations in Delhi and NCR in an on-going investigation related to a case of alleged cyber-enabled financial fraud against US based victims, the central probe agency said on Thursday.
Tripura polls by and large peaceful, over 85 percent voters' turnout recorded: EC
Agartala/IBNS/UNI: Over 85 percent of the electorate exercised their democratic rights amid high security as the Tripura Assembly polls remained by and large peaceful barring a few stray incidents of violence on Thursday.
Fiji: Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Fijian leadership, attends 12th World Hindi Conference
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, who is on a two-day visit to Fiji to attend the 12th World Hindi Conference, held bilateral meetings with the Fijian leadership, including Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, on Thursday in Suva.
IT 'surveys' in BBC office enters 3rd day, several employees haven't been home since Tuesday
New Delhi: The IT ‘survey’ on the BBC office in Delhi on Thursday entered the third day and all staff required for the broadcasting services as well as several senior employees haven’t gone home since the operations began, media reports said.
Tripura Elections 2023: Over 32 percent votes cast in first four hours
Agartala/UNI: Over 32 percent voters exercised their choice in the first four hours amid high security for the 60-member Tripura Assembly election on Thursday.
Govt putting in all efforts for skill development of tribal youth: PM Modi at Aadi Mahotsav
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the Union government is putting in all efforts on promoting the tribal arts and enhancing the skills of tribal youth of the country.
PM Modi inaugurates national tribal festival Aadi Mahotsav
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the national tribal festival - Aadi Mahotsav at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.
Tripura: 19 percent polling in first three hours amid sporadic violence
Agartala/UNI: Around 19 percent polling was recorded in the first three hours amid high security in the Tripura Assembly election on Thursday.
Indian Army continues relief work in quake-hit Turkey and Syria
New Delhi/UNI: A 40-member Indian Army contingent deployed as UN Peacekeepers in Syria is engaged in relief work in quake-hit Aleppo in Syria as well Turkey, India’s Permanent Mission in the UN said.
India views Fiji as important partner in Indo-Pacific: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is visiting Fiji, on Thursday held a bilateral meeting with Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka during which they discussed ways of intensifying the bilateral cooperation.
Tripura polls: Congress chief Kharge urges people to exercise their franchise
New Delhi/UNI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday appealed to the people to exercise their franchise as the voting for the 60-seat Tripura Assembly is underway.
Workplace Harassment: The Truth About Women's Labor-Force Participation Decline
Kashmir: Infiltrator killed in Kupwara
Srinagar/UNI: Security forces shot dead an infiltrator in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday, police said.
Tripura Elections 2023: Polling begins amid high security
Agartala/UNI: Amid a high security cover, polling began at a brisk pace at 7 am for the 60-seat Tripura Assembly on Thursday.
PM Modi speaks to his Spanish counterpart as part of G20 Presidency
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday spoke to his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez to discuss ways to further strengthen the growing relationship between both countries.
CCTV footage shows Delhi woman hours before murder and being stuffed inside dhaba fridge
New Delhi/IBNS: A young Delhi woman, who was strangled by her boyfriend, a dhaba owner, with a charging cable and stuffed inside a fridge, was caught in security camera footage from her home, close to the spot where she was murdered.
MP: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia lays foundation stone for Rewa airport
Rewa (MP)/IBNS: Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Wednesday laid the foundation stone for Rewa airport in Madhya Pradesh.
Soldier dies in mob attack led by DMK councillor in Tamil Nadu
Chennai/IBNS: A 29-year-old soldier was killed after he was allegedly attacked by a mob led by a DMK councillor in Tamil Nadu's Krishnagiri district.
Rahul Gandhi arrives at Gulmarg on a 2-day personal visit
Srinagar/UNI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi arrived at the ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said.
N Biren Singh launches OP Sadbhavana 2022-23
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh recently launched the ‘OP Sadbhavana 2022-23’, a 10-day organic farming education tour from Sajik Tampak to Sikkim, in Imphal city, media reports said.
India's G20 Presidency: Agriculture Working Group meeting concludes
New Delhi: The first Agriculture Deputies Meeting under the Agriculture Working Group (AWG), G20 spanning across three days, concluded today on 15th February, 2023.The event was an amalgamation of experiences rich in culture, cuisine, and history, and the greater responsibility of participating in meaningful deliberations during the meetings.
Cabinet approves Centrally sponsored scheme for Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Centrally Sponsored Scheme- “Vibrant Villages Programme” (VVP) for the Financial Years 2022-23 to 2025-26 with financial allocation of Rs. 4800 Crore.
Defence Secretary holds talks with several defence delegations at Aero India 2023
New Delhi: Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane met a number of defence delegations on the sidelines of Aero India 2023 at Bengaluru on 14 February 2023.
Abdullah Azam disqualified from Uttar Pradesh assembly
Lucknow: Abdullah Azam, Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA from Suar seat and son of party national general secretary Mohammad Azam Khan, has been disqualified from the membership of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly after being convicted by a Moradabad court for two years in Chhaljet case.