Kolkata: The Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), a Left Front constituent in West Bengal, has announced its withdrawal from the October 6 Rejinagar Assembly bypoll following a dispute over its election symbol. RSP leader Manoj Bandopadhyay said the party was informed after the scrutiny of nominations that it could not use its traditional ‘spade and shovel’ Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated India’s women’s cricket team for winning the gold medal at the Asian Games, calling it a significant achievement for Indian cricket. Modi praised the team’s confident performance, skill and teamwork throughout the competition. The victory also secured India’s first gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games, Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Suchika Tariyal for winning a bronze medal in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) at the Asian Games, describing the achievement as historic for India. Tariyal has secured India’s first-ever Asian Games medal in Mixed Martial Arts, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. In a post on X, Read More…
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha government has intensified preparedness measures as a deep depression is expected to affect the state on Wednesday night, bringing the possibility of heavy rainfall in several coastal districts. Men and machinery have been positioned at strategic locations to respond to potential flooding and other rain-related emergencies. Chief Secretary Anu Garg reviewed the Read More…
Chandigarh: AAP leader Baltej Pannu has raised concerns over the Centre’s proposed 2026 rules aimed at curbing stubble burning, particularly the provisions involving financial penalties and entries in land records. Pannu said the proposed rules could impose environmental compensation of ₹5,000 on farmers owning less than two acres, ₹10,000 on those with two to less Read More…
Chennai:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Tuesday launched the expanded breakfast scheme for school students at an event in Chennai. The Chief Minister inaugurated the programme at a school, served breakfast to students and joined them for the meal. Vijay later visited classrooms and interacted with the students as part of the programme’s Read More…
New Delhi: More than 89 lakh citizens have pledged their support for Ayurveda as the country gears up to observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on Wednesday, the Ministry of Ayush said. Under this year’s theme, “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow,” more than 9,700 activities have been reported across 30 states and Union Territories, attracting over Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre on Monday called on states and Union Territories to speed up skill development programmes under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to build a trained and locally available workforce for maintaining rural drinking water systems. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) held its first national virtual conference with states and UTs Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences over the death of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In a post on X, Modi conveyed his heartfelt sympathies to the Royal Family and the people of Dubai. He said Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s contributions to serving society would be remembered Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Indian shooters Rudrankksh Balasaheb Patil, Himanshu Dhillon and Parth Rakesh Mane for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games 2026. Modi congratulated Rudrankksh Patil for securing the bronze medal in the men’s 10m air rifle event, praising his focus and discipline. He also congratulated Himanshu Dhillon for winning Read More…