The World Health Organisation has released US $150,000 from the South-East Asia Regional Health Emergency Fund (SEARHEF) to support urgent health and other needs of the communities impacted by the devastating flash floods in Nepal, one of the worst tragedies in the country in recent times. “The emergency funds will support immediate response priorities. WHO … Read more
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday condemned the alleged rape and murder of a six-year-old girl in Greater Noida, calling the incident “spine-chilling” and questioning the law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh. In a post on X, the SP chief said, “The case of the rape and murder of a 6-year-old innocent girl … Read more
HD Kumaraswamy termed Priyank Kharge’s remarks as ‘childish,’ dismissing claims of targeting him on Amit Shah’s instructions. He asserted he raised questions on AEE recruitment irregularities with documentary evidence during Kharge’s tenure. Terming Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge’s remarks as “childish” and “immature,” Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Sunday dismissed claims that he was targeting the … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Sunday conferred Uzbekistans highest state honour, the Order of Oliy Darajali Dustlik, by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his two-day state visit to the Central Asian nation. The award recognises PM Modis contribution to strengthening the India-Uzbekistan strategic partnership and further deepening bilateral relations. The prestigious honour was conferred on … Read more
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi is set to hold the next programme of his ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ campaign in Indore on September 12. The campaign addresses student concerns, with a previous edition in Pune focusing on women’s safety and rights. Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to hold … Read more
A20-minute delay at a Buddha temple has saved their lives, a realisation that brought tears and a sense of disbelief to a 31-member group of Keralites who returned safely to the state on Sunday after being stranded in flash flood-hit Nepal. The group, which included women, infants and elderly persons, arrived at the international airport … Read more
Jagran Correspondent, Chapra: A passenger travelling on the Patliputra-Lucknow train was seriously injured after stones were pelted at the moving train between Chapra Court and Chapra Junction in Bihar. The injured has been identified as Mohammad Vakil, a resident of Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad. Following the incident, Railway Police registered an FIR and launched a search for … Read more
Tamil Nadu police on Saturday on late Saturday arrested 22-year-old M Manik Uddin Laskar and his wife, Bhagabati Maji from Manipur’s Jiribam district in connection with the murder of a woman whose dismembered body was discovered in a red trolley suitcase aboard a Delhi-bound train earlier this month, police said on Sunday. On August 5, … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev in Tashkent. They reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, and energy, and set the agenda for the road ahead. PM Modi also attended a yoga event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi held delegation-level talks with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on Sunday in Kuksaroy Presidential Palace … Read more
BJP MP Tejasvi Surya led a citizens’ march in Bengaluru’s Lalbagh against a bill allowing 5% park land diversion. He, along with Union Minister Shobha Karandlaje, accused the state govt of threatening the city’s green spaces for projects. BJP MP Tejasvi Surya, along with citizens’ organisations and Residents’ Welfare Associations (RWAs), participated in an awareness … Read more