“India today on the energy front presents the picture of confidence of positive growth of solutions in many areas.India Energy Week (IEW) represents a golden opportunity toshowcase these developments on the energy front and provide the platform for further development and growth in the energy sector.”, said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Read More…
The Indian government has extended the ban on the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) for a further five years under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). The decision was announced by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday. The SIMI was first banned in 2001 for its alleged involvement in terrorist activities. The Read More…
The Maldives, a paradise of turquoise waters and white sand, is witnessing a surprising shift in its tourist landscape. Once the country’s third-largest source of tourism, India has plummeted to fifth place within just three weeks, according to official data. This dramatic decline comes amidst simmering diplomatic tensions between India and the Maldives. The trigger? Read More…
Veteran actor Rajinikanth rose to defend his daughter Aishwarya’s recent statement at the Lal Salaam audio launch, where she asserted that he is not a “Sanghi.” Aishwarya’s comment had sparked discussions over the term’s usage and her father’s political leanings. Speaking to reporters at Chennai airport, Rajinikanth distanced himself from the negative connotations associated with Read More…
Delhi: The Indian Election Commission announced today that elections for 56 Rajya Sabha seats across 15 states will be held on February 27, 2024. This comes as 50 members of the upper house of India’s Parliament are set to retire on April 2, and six more on April 3. The states from which members are Read More…
The Indian Navy’s commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean was on full display today as warship INS Sumitra successfully rescued a hijacked Iranian vessel and its crew from pirates. Deployed on anti-piracy operations along the east coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden, INS Sumitra responded swiftly to a distress call from Read More…
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah will launch the Computerization project of Agriculture and Rural Development Banks (ARDBs) and the Registrar of Cooperative Societies (RCSs) of all States and Union Territories in New Delhi on January 30, 2024. This program is being organized by the Ministry of Cooperation, in collaboration with Read More…
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee celebration of the Supreme Court of India on 28 January at the Supreme Court auditorium in Delhi. He also launched citizen-centric information and technology initiatives that include Digital Supreme Court Reports (Digi SCR), Digital Courts 2.0 and a new website of the Supreme Court. Read More…
By our Special Correspondent Mysuru, Jan 28 (IVC) The Vatican has accepted the resignation of Mar Kannikadass Antony William , Bishop of Mysore catholic diocese , according to a communication received here from the Vatican recently. According to an official release, Pope Francis has accepted the Bishop William’s resignation due to “the distressing situation “ Read More…
New Delhi, January 27: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted the pivotal role of Customs department initiatives in driving trade growth and aiding India’s ambitious target of achieving a GDP of USD 5 trillion by 2027-28. Emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts, Sitharaman underscored the importance of evolving Customs practices like Faceless Assessment and Single Window Read More…