New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the collapse of an under-construction tunnel in Namchi, Sikkim, and announced financial assistance for the victims’ families and those injured. In a post on X, the Prime Minister conveyed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and wished a Read More…
Leh: Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Tuesday inaugurated the Udmaroo Bridge over the Shayok River in Nubra district, a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity and promoting tourism in the region. Built at a cost of ₹27.18 crore, the bridge will provide year-round access to the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Sham Gombo Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Gold prices in Kerala witnessed an increase on Tuesday, with the price of 916 hallmark gold rising by ₹70 per gram. Following the hike, the price of 916 gold stands at ₹13,220 per gram and ₹1,05,760 for 8 grams (one sovereign). The price of 18-carat gold has been fixed at ₹10,860 per gram and Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, expressing confidence that bilateral ties between the two countries will continue to strengthen. In a message shared on X, Modi said India and the UK are united by shared democratic values and maintain Read More…
East Rutherford: FIFA has launched an investigation into an on-field altercation between players of Argentina and Spain following Spain’s victory in the FIFA World Cup final. The incident occurred during Spain’s post-match celebrations, which briefly turned chaotic after players from both teams became involved in a confrontation. Video footage of the clash showed several players Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday paid heartfelt tributes to veteran Communist leader and former Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan on his first death anniversary, describing him as one of the most influential figures in Kerala’s political history. In a Facebook post, Pinarayi Vijayan said Achuthanandan was not just a political leader but the Read More…
New Delhi: Nearly 11 per cent of India’s groundwater assessment units have been classified as over-exploited, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday, while noting that the overall status of groundwater extraction has improved over the past eight years. In a written reply to the Upper House, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Raj Read More…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is expanding its Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) Scheme, aiming to rehabilitate 35,000 persons engaged in begging by the financial year 2030-31. A senior ministry official said the SMILE Beggary Scheme is currently being implemented in 216 cities across the country and Read More…
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of a reported incident in which girl students of Classes IX and XI were allegedly frisked, forced to remove their clothes, and assaulted by two teachers at a government school in Liwali village of Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur district. According to reports, the Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for a constructive and productive Monsoon Session of Parliament, urging lawmakers to engage in meaningful debates that contribute to the nation’s progress. Addressing the media before the commencement of the session, the Prime Minister drew a parallel between the monsoon season and Parliament’s functioning, expressing hope Read More…