New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar began a three-day visit to Bhutan on Monday to strengthen institutional cooperation between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Election Commission of Bhutan. During his visit from September 14 to 16, Kumar is scheduled to meet Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in Thimphu Read More…
New Delhi: Ayurveda is gaining international recognition amid the expansion of India’s Ayush sector, growing domestic use of traditional medicine and rising demand for wellness and medical value travel. As India prepares to observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on September 23, 2026, under the theme “Ayurveda for a Healthier Tomorrow”, the focus is on integrating Read More…
New Delhi: The BJP on Monday stepped up its attack on the Congress over alleged irregularities in a 2016 recruitment examination for panchayat development officers in Uttarakhand, demanding answers from senior party leader Rahul Gandhi. The BJP’s criticism came days after the Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on the premises of a former special officer on Read More…
Jaipur: Counting of votes for councillor posts in 309 urban local bodies across Rajasthan began on Monday amid tight security, officials said. The counting is taking place at designated centres across the state, with security personnel deployed in and around the premises. Entry has been restricted to authorised persons, officials said. The elections, held in Read More…
New Delhi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, praying for success in everyone’s endeavours and the continued progress of the nation. In a message on X, Modi said the sacred festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha, revered as the “Remover of Obstacles”, would bring renewed Read More…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team on winning the T20 Asia Cup, praising the players for making the country proud. In a post on X, Murmu said the team was a great source of inspiration for the youth, especially girls, and expressed confidence that they would achieve many Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral meetings with the leaders of Nigeria, South Africa, Uganda, the Philippines and Kazakhstan on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sunday. During his meeting with Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima Mustapha, Modi reviewed bilateral ties and discussed cooperation in trade, investment, defence, Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with African Union Chairperson and Burundi President Évariste Ndayishimiye on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Sunday. The two leaders recalled India’s role in facilitating the African Union’s inclusion in the G20 during India’s presidency in 2023. They emphasised that Read More…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Junior Men’s Hockey Team on winning the Asia Cup after defeating their opponents 4-1 in the final. Describing the victory as a remarkable achievement, Modi said it reflected the immense talent of the country’s young hockey players. The Prime Minister extended his best wishes to the Read More…
New Delhi: India on Sunday condemned the attack on Panama-flagged oil tanker MT El Gaia off the coast of Oman, in which one Indian seafarer was reported missing. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said 13 of the 14 Indian crew members onboard the vessel had been rescued. “We condemn the attack on the commercial Read More…