Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for the isolation of people whom he described as ‘dimaagi Naxal’, underling that they are a threat for the country’s security. His remarks sparked a war of words between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress, with the latter saying the Prime Minister should have … Read more
State Bureau, New Delhi: In a major update for the residents, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has invited tenders for the Rithala- Kundli corridor, and the construction work is likely to begin soon. This corridor will be an extension of the Red Line’s Shaheed Sthal (New Bus Adda, Ghaziabad)-Rithala corridor. As per the DMRC, the … Read more
Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday announced a combined investment of ₹1.5 lakh crore by the state and Centre over the next few years to develop infrastructure and transform Assam into a developed state by 2047. Keeping in line with the Centre’s aim of making India a developed nation by 2047, the CM, … Read more
Rear Admiral Thomas Donovan assumed command of US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) from Major General Jasper Jeffers in a ceremony at MacDill Air Force Base. Separately, CENTCOM announced a new drone unit, Task Force Falcon Strike. US Special Operations Command Central (SOCCENT) officially marked a transition in leadership during a change of command ceremony … Read more
NSE Clearing will introduce ‘R3’ series shorter-tenure contracts in its Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) scheme from August 17. The new contracts will have a T+3 reverse leg settlement and will be available for equity derivatives stocks. NSE Clearing will introduce shorter-tenure contracts under its Securities Lending and Borrowing (SLB) scheme, with the reverse leg … Read more
Rani Mukerji has been honoured with an honorary Doctor of Letters by Australia’s La Trobe University for her contribution to Indian cinema, humanitarian work and advocacy, becoming the second Indian film personality to receive it Rani Mukerji has been conferred an honorary Doctor of Letters by Australia’s La Trobe University, becoming the second Indian film … Read more
On Independence Day, Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan urged citizens to build a ‘New Kerala’ based on compassion, development, and secularism. He called for unity to tackle challenges like hunger, unemployment, and social divisions. Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Saturday hoisted the national flag at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on the … Read more
Goa CM Pramod Sawant hoisted the Tricolour at his residence in Panaji for the 80th Independence Day. The celebrations across Goa are part of the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and events commemorating 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant hoisted the Tricolour at his official residence in Panaji on Saturday on … Read more
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address on Saturday, announced free online coaching for aspirants preparing for competitive exams to ease the financial burden on their families. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi said, “Coaching classes burden the poor and the middle class. We will provide … Read more
Actor Anupam Kher shared a video on Independence Day, reflecting on his personal journey alongside India’s. Stating he was ‘only 8 years younger than my country’, he spoke of his pride, emotional connection to the flag, and what freedom means. Actor Anupam Kher extended Independence Day wishes to the nation on Saturday, reflecting on India’s … Read more