New Delhi, 14/12: The swearing-in ceremony of the BJP government in Delhi is likely to take place on February 19 or 20 and the new dispensation will give priority to clean drinking water supply, improved civic infrastructure, among other things, party leaders said The prime minister is coming back from his foreign visit and soon…
Dubai, 14/2: Winners of the upcoming Champions Trophy will walk away with a whopping $2.24 million cash reward after the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced a 53 per cent hike in its prize money pool for the eight-team tournament starting February 19. The winners’ purse would be close to 20 crore in Indian currency. The…
Imphal,14/2: All eyes are now on the BJP central leadership over its next step in strife-torn Manipur, a day after President’s rule was imposed in the northeastern state and the assembly put under suspended animation. Security has been beefed up across the state following the Centre’s announcement of President’s rule, officials said.
Washington, 14/2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have called on Pakistan to “expeditiously” bring to justice the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks even as the latter announced approving extradition to India of Tahawwur Rana , a key plotter. The US president hosted Modi at the White House on Thursday in…
New Delhi, 14/2: Youtuber Ranveer Allahabadia approached the Supreme Court seeking clubbing of multiple FIRs filed against them over his controversial comments on Samay Raina’s show — India’s Got Latent. Advocate Abhinav Chandrachud, appearing for him, urged a bench of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to urgently take up his plea. The court said…
New Delhi, 13/2: President’s Rule was imposed in ethnic violence-hit Manipur on Thursday, as the ruling BJP failed to arrive at a consensus on the successor of N Biren Singh who quit as Chief Minister four days ago. The gazette notification imposing President’s Rule, which was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs at 7:16…
Saudi Arabia, 13/2: Saudi Arabia will uphold its current ban on alcohol during the 2034 World Cup, said Khalid bin Bandar Al Saud, the host country’s ambassador to the United Kingdom. Global soccer governing body FIFA officially announced Saudi as hosts of the 2034 World Cup in December. The kingdom banned alcohol, which is prohibited…
New Delhi, 13/2: Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned on Thursday till March 10, with the first part of the Budget session recording a productivity of 112 per cent. The proceedings of the House are adjourned till 11 am on March 10,” Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced. Birla said the productivity during the session was…
Srinagar, 12/2: The Army on Thursday refuted reports suggesting a ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC), affirming that the truce remains intact and is being adhered to in line with the understanding between the Indian and Pakistani armies. While acknowledging some recent incidents, including stray cross-LoC firing and a suspected IED blast near…
New Delhi, 13/2: Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi amid rumblings in the opposition MVA after NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar felicitated Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. He met Gandhi in the national capital late on Wednesday. The duo is also learnt to have discussed allegations against the Election…
