India is pursuing the issue of the release of around two dozen Indian nationals serving in the Russian Army with authorities in Moscow, the external affairs ministry said on Friday, against the backdrop of the Supreme Court hearing a petition filed by the kin of youths lured into military service in Russia. More than 30 … Read more
Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai met Union Minister for Tribal Affairs Shri Jual Oram in New Delhi and sought special financial assistance of 435 crore from the Centre to extend grid electricity to 461 remote and formerly Naxal-affected villages across the seven districts of Bastar Division under the Dharti Aaba Gram Utkarsh Yojana. Submitting … Read more
As geopolitical tensions continue to reshape the global order, New Delhi is preparing to host one of its most significant diplomatic gatherings in recent years, with Chinese President Xi Jinping and on September 12-13. The summit, to be hosted under India’s BRICS chairmanship, is expected to bring together leaders of the expanded grouping at a … Read more
The annual Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Friday and the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed for traffic after continuous heavy rainfall triggered flash floods, landslides and rising water levels at several locations across Jammu and Kashmir. The decision to suspend the pilgrimage was taken as a precautionary measure following heavy rainfall in the Baltal sector … Read more
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two brothers in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, personal assistant of West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, agency officials said on Friday. The accused, identified as Sagar Sonkar and Sahib Sonkar, were Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers and were part of Rath’s team. A CBI … Read more
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami announced that the state has made all arrangements for a safe Kanwar Yatra. The government also approved free land allotment in New Tehri for police welfare and he inaugurated several development projects. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said the state government has made all necessary arrangements for … Read more
The Union tribal affairs ministry has asked states to organise public grievance and entitlement camps at all operational Adi Sewa Kendras from August 13 to 15, seeking to use the Independence Day period to expand last-mile delivery of government schemes and services in tribal areas, particularly among Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs). In a letter … Read more
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday said he spoke with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over the phone and discussed the ongoing tensions in the region. He said India expressed concern over the situation and urged all sides to avoid attacks on commercial ships and sailors. Sharing details of the conversation on X, … Read more
KGF star Yash, who is all set to play Ravana in ‘Ramayana’, once revealed a surprising fact. The action hero admitted that he avoids watching horror movies because he doesn’t like the feeling of being scared. Yash, the ‘Rocking Star’ who won hearts across India with KGF, is now gearing up to play Ravana in … Read more
A man missing for over two years in Jamnagar was allegedly murdered with cyanide by his wife and her boyfriend. The accused concealed the crime by claiming the victim had moved to Australia for work, a lie that unraveled when a relative insisted on his contact details for a visit, leading to a police investigation … Read more