New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Mette Frederiksen on assuming office as the Prime Minister of Denmark for a third consecutive term. In a message posted on X, Modi highlighted the strong and enduring partnership between India and Denmark, built on mutual trust, shared values, and a common commitment to sustainability. The Read More…
New Delhi: Lao PDR Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday during his first official visit to India. Welcoming the Lao leader, President Murmu highlighted the close civilisational ties between India and Lao PDR, rooted in Buddhism and the Ramayana, and noted that the Read More…
Bengaluru: Senior Congress leader D K Shivakumar was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday, marking a political transition in the state and bringing an end to his prolonged leadership tussle with predecessor Siddaramaiah. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath of office and secrecy to Shivakumar at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. Along Read More…
Pune, Jun 3: Police on Wednesday claimed to have busted an illegal prenatal sex determination racket operating in Daund tehsil of Pune district, arresting two persons, including an Ayurvedic doctor, officials said. Investigators are now working to uncover the wider referral network linked to the operation and are also probing suspected cases involving the abortion Read More…
Jammu: Samba Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anuj Kumar on Wednesday reviewed security arrangements at key locations across the district as part of preparations for the upcoming annual Amarnath Yatra, officials said. The review was conducted to assess and strengthen security measures to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the pilgrimage. During the inspection, Read More…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that the BJP and RSS hold an “anti-Adivasi mindset” and are attempting to deprive tribal communities of their rights over “jal, jangal aur zameen” — water, forests, and land. Rahul Gandhi made the remarks through a social media post after attending an event organised by the Read More…
With schools reopening and accidents involving students being reported, the Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has issued a warning to parents regarding the safe transportation of schoolchildren. The MVD has advised parents to send children to school preferably in school buses and avoid using autorickshaws for student transport. It also warned against overcrowding children in autos Read More…
New Delhi: Authorities are reportedly considering placing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijith Dipke under preventive detention following an assessment of potential security threats linked to the party’s proposed protest activities. According to reports, Dipke, who is currently in the United States, is expected to arrive in India on Saturday. Authorities have decided to take Read More…
Thrissur: Following requests from paddy farmers in the district, Thrissur MLA Rajan J Pallan submitted a memorandum to Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob seeking the urgent allocation of funds for paddy procurement. The memorandum highlighted the need for immediate financial support to ensure smooth procurement and storage of paddy in the district. Responding Read More…
Karnataka Chief Minister-elect D K Shivakumar on Tuesday rejected media reports speculating about the composition of the new state Cabinet, stating that no official decision had been announced regarding the list of ministers. Shivakumar, who returned to Bengaluru from New Delhi along with outgoing Chief Minister Siddaramaiah after discussions with the Congress high command, said Read More…