The Centre has outlined the Great Nicobar Project as a major initiative to transform the island into a strategic maritime and economic hub in the Indo-Pacific region. According to official details, the project leverages Great Nicobar’s proximity to key international shipping routes to reduce India’s dependence on foreign transshipment ports while strengthening national security and Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to the nation on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, urging people to follow the teachings of Lord Buddha. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minister highlighted the importance of peace, compassion and goodwill, and called upon citizens to reaffirm their commitment to these values. Read More…
A heated exchange took place between the BJP-led NDA and opposition parties in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Thursday during a special one-day session on women’s empowerment. The debate centred around the proposed amendment to the women’s reservation law, which recently failed to pass in the Lok Sabha. The NDA accused opposition parties, including the Read More…
The price of commercial LPG cylinders has been sharply increased by ₹993 per 19-kg cylinder, marking the steepest hike on record, officials said on Friday. With the latest revision, a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder now costs ₹3,071.50 in Delhi, up from ₹2,078.50. This is the third consecutive monthly increase, following hikes of ₹195.50 on April Read More…
The Election Commission of India has introduced a QR code–based photo identity system to enhance security at counting centres and prevent unauthorised entry. The new system will be implemented from May 4 during vote counting for Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry, as well as by-elections in seven constituencies. It Read More…
Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan on Thursday approached the Islamabad High Court seeking release on humanitarian grounds, citing prolonged solitary confinement and health concerns, including an eye infection. The plea was submitted through his counsel Salman Safdar during the hearing of appeals filed by Khan and his wife, Bushra Bibi, challenging their conviction in Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Heads of Missions Conference held in New Delhi, where discussions centred on enhancing India’s global engagement. According to an official statement, the conference focused on strengthening trade, advancing technology cooperation, and building strategic partnerships with countries across the world. Emphasis was also laid on deepening India’s engagement Read More…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday held a meeting with Ladakh Lieutenant Governor V. K. Saxena and senior officials to ensure smooth arrangements for public viewing of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics. The meeting focused on facilitating hassle-free ‘darshan’ for devotees over the next two weeks. Shah, who arrived in Leh earlier in the day, Read More…
Rajya Sabha MP Harbhajan Singh has approached the Punjab and Haryana High Court after the Punjab Police withdrew his security cover following his recent political switch. Harbhajan Singh, who resigned from the Aam Aadmi Party and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party along with six other Rajya Sabha MPs, has sought court directions to the Punjab Read More…
Gold prices staged a strong comeback in the national capital on Thursday, rising by ₹2,000 to reach ₹1.54 lakh per 10 grams, supported by firm global trends and a weakening US dollar. According to the All India Sarafa Association, gold of 99.9 per cent purity climbed ₹2,000, or 1.31 per cent, to ₹1,54,800 per 10 Read More…