New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared an article by shooter Elavenil Valarivan highlighting changes in the support provided to athletes in India. Valarivan said support for athletes has expanded from nurturing young talent through initiatives such as Khel Mahakumbh and Khelo India to providing world-class training, modern facilities and comprehensive support at Read More…
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Assam CM presents Rs 50 lakh cheque to Lovlina Borgohain
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday presented Asian Games gold medallist Lovlina Borgohain with a cheque for Rs 50 lakh in recognition of her achievement. The boxer from Golaghat was felicitated by Sarma at his office soon after her arrival in Guwahati. Borgohain won the gold medal in the women’s 75-kg category Read More…
Govt’s reaction disgraceful, says Tharoor, slams Rahul Gandhi’s detention
New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday criticised the government’s response to the detention of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi during a protest by INDIA bloc MPs, calling it “disgraceful.” Tharoor said he was “horrified” by images showing Rahul Gandhi being allegedly manhandled and taken into detention during the protest. “Horrified to see the Read More…
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Chief of Air Staff
New Delhi: The government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff. He will take charge in the rank of Air Chief Marshal from the afternoon of October 31, 2026. Dixit, currently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, will succeed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, who Read More…
FIR registered against BJP booth-level agent over Form-7 submissions in Telangana
Hyderabad: An FIR has been registered against a BJP Booth Level Agent (BLA) for allegedly submitting Form-7 applications seeking deletion of 30 electors during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, police said. It is the first FIR registered in Telangana over the alleged submission of Form-7 applications containing false information. Based on Read More…
Sikkim artefacts featured in 8th edition of PM Mementos auction
New Delhi: Two distinctive artefacts from Sikkim are among the items featured in the eighth edition of the PM Mementos auction, offering citizens an opportunity to own pieces of India’s diverse cultural heritage. The artefacts include a brass sculpture of Lord Buddha gifted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Governor of Sikkim and a Read More…
Cabinet congratulates PM Modi on 25 years of continuous leadership
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet on Tuesday passed a resolution congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years of continuous leadership as head of government. The resolution highlighted Modi’s leadership journey from Gujarat to the national level and said it was guided by the principles of “Nation First” and “Citizen First”. It noted that Read More…
PM Modi highlights India’s water governance model
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted India’s water governance model and said it could offer useful lessons to countries across the Global South. Sharing an article on X, Modi said water security was not limited to building infrastructure but also required effective planning, strong local systems and community participation in water management. Read More…
SC to examine EC decisions on SIR, clarifies it did not approve modified Form 6
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday said it would scrutinise decisions taken by the Election Commission in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and set aside any decision found to be inconsistent with the law. A bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and comprising Justices Joymalya Bagchi Read More…
Gokulam Gopalan files complaint against Tushar Vellappally over alleged defamatory Facebook post
THRISSUR: Businessman Gokulam Gopalan has filed a complaint before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court in Thrissur against BDJS state president and SNDP Yogam vice-president Tushar Vellappally, alleging that he made false and defamatory allegations against him through a Facebook post. The complaint has been filed under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). Read More…