New Delhi: The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF) on Thursday renewed their demand for a separate Union Territory with a legislature for the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur, arguing that the situation in the state has undergone a fundamental change since the ethnic violence erupted in May 2023. The two organisations, Read More…
New Delhi: IndiGo will launch daily direct flights between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania from November 20, further expanding its international connectivity to Africa, the airline said on Thursday. The new service will provide passengers with a direct connection between India and Tanzania and strengthen IndiGo’s presence in the African market. At present, Read More…
New Delhi: A rare congenital condition was diagnosed in a 26-year-old man during an infertility evaluation at a Delhi hospital after doctors discovered a uterus-like structure and fallopian-tube-like structures inside his pelvis. The man had approached RG Hospitals in Rajouri Garden with a history of primary infertility. Medical examinations found that he had azoospermia, a Read More…
Colombo: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday described the visit of INS Udaygiri to Colombo as a reflection of India’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with Sri Lanka and working together for the welfare of people in both countries.The indigenous stealth guided-missile frigate reached the Colombo port on Tuesday, coinciding with Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka. Read More…
New Delhi: The Centre is preparing to introduce a new and stringent Seed Act to protect farmers from losses caused by fake, adulterated and substandard seeds. Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will hold a consultation with senior representatives of major farmer organisations on September 10 at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi, to Read More…
New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved five railway projects worth around ₹10,021 crore across Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana. The projects include the Arakkonam–Renigunta third and fourth lines (77 km), Whitefield–Bangarapet third and fourth lines (47 km), Hosur–Omalur doubling (147 km), Salem–Karur–Dindigul doubling Read More…
Itanagar: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday visited Nyedar Namlo in Itanagar, a sacred place of worship and an important community centre associated with the indigenous Donyi-Polo faith. The site holds cultural and spiritual significance for the Nyishi community and other indigenous groups of Arunachal Pradesh. During his visit, the Vice-President took part in the Read More…
Itanagar: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Wednesday visited the Donyi-Polo Mission School for the Hearing, Visually and Intellectually Impaired at Chimpu in Itanagar and interacted with students, teachers and staff. During his visit, Radhakrishnan toured various activity areas of the institution and spoke to the students. He also interacted with the teaching and support staff, Read More…
Shimla: As many as 64 roads were closed to vehicular traffic across Himachal Pradesh following rainfall in several parts of the state, officials said on Wednesday. The India Meteorological Department has forecast that the spell of rain will continue in the state until September 15. Several areas received light to moderate rainfall during the 24 Read More…
Thiruvananthapuram: Crimes against women and children, including rape and serious POCSO cases, declined in Kerala during the first 100 days of the state government’s Operation Toofan, while drug-related cases and seizures increased significantly, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala said on Wednesday. According to a statement issued to mark 100 days of ‘Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt’, Read More…