A section of the Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Unnao district was damaged following heavy rainfall, leaving a pit nearly seven feet deep, officials said on Tuesday. The damage was reported near the Basiratganj toll plaza at the 423.6-km mark on the Prayagraj-bound carriageway, close to a rest area. The agency responsible for maintaining the Read More…
New Delhi: Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has created history by becoming the first woman non-medical officer in the Indian Armed Forces to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal or equivalent. Sharma assumed charge as Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Education) at Air Headquarters on September 1, 2026. Commissioned into the Indian Air Read More…
Chandigarh: Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring on Tuesday questioned the Centre’s celebration of India’s 7.8 per cent GDP growth, saying the figures offered little relief to millions still struggling with rising living costs. Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks praising the growth rate amid global economic and geopolitical challenges, Warring asked why Read More…
New Delhi: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Tuesday reviewed the progress of the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY), with a focus on improving implementation across 100 identified districts and ensuring measurable benefits for farmers. The scheme aims to boost agricultural productivity, promote crop diversification, improve irrigation and storage facilities, expand access to Read More…
Bishkek: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attended the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State meeting in Bishkek, as the organisation marked its 25th anniversary. Modi called for stronger cooperation on security, connectivity and development, and reiterated that conflicts can be resolved only through dialogue and diplomacy. Describing terrorism as a serious threat, he Read More…
Kohima: The Nagaland government on Tuesday introduced a revised bill seeking to establish the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) with legislative, executive, administrative and financial powers over six eastern districts of the state. The Frontier Nagaland Territory (FNT) proposed under the FNTA Bill, 2026 will include Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak and Shamator districts. The Read More…
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar, on Tuesday met Netherlands Ambassador to India Marisa Gerards in New Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen democratic and electoral cooperation. During the meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening collaboration in line with the vision Read More…
Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been increased across major cities after witnessing a decline for two consecutive months. The price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder has gone up by Rs 9.50 to Rs 11.50, depending on the city. In Delhi, the price has increased by Rs 9.50, taking the cost of a 19-kg cylinder to Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated the nation after India recorded a 7.8 per cent GDP growth in the first quarter of the financial year, describing the latest economic figures as a sign of rising confidence in the country’s growth prospects. In a video message shared with the public, Modi highlighted the strong performance Read More…
The Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) is set to mark its 20th edition from January 14 to 18, 2027, celebrating two decades of literary conversations, cultural exchange and multilingual storytelling, organisers announced on Tuesday. Supported by the Rajasthan government, the landmark edition will be hosted at Hotel Clarks Amer in Jaipur under the theme “20 Years Read More…