Srinagar: The Centre on Tuesday announced new reservation and domicile policies for Ladakh, reserving 85% jobs for locals and one-third of the total number of seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Councils for women. Both Kargil Democratic Alliance (KBL) and Apex Body Leh (ABL), which are fighting for implementation of the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution in the Union Territory (UT), statehood, a separate public service commission and two Lok Sabha seats for Ladakh, welcomed the not...Read More
Prime Minister Modi, in his first council meeting post Operation Sindoor, acknowledged India's enhanced warfare capabilities and the effectiveness of indigenous weaponry. He advocated for 'Make in India' in defence and urged ministers to understand local issues by visiting aspirational blocks. Modi also emphasized setting high standards for infrastructure and directed ministers to showcase their ministries' key achievements.Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the changing natur...Read More
New waiting hall offers relief to attendants who lacked proper seating space Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated the newly-constructed Dhanuka Waiting Area at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Wednesday. The facility has been developed under a CSR initiative by Dhanuka Group, a leading agro-product company. CM Gupta also participated in a hawan and pooja ceremony as part of the inauguration. Speaking to the media, she said AIIMS Delhi has witnessed maj...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is set to visit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, would inaugurate the Chenab Bridge -- the world's highest railway arch bridge - and flag off the Vande Bharat Express between Srinagar and Katra. During his first visit to J&K following the Pahalgam terror attack, PM Modi would also unveil a Rs 100 commemorative coin dedicated to the Chenab Bridge. According to noted numismatist Sudhir Lunawat, the coin will feature an image of the Chenab Bridge on...Read More
Chennai: Chief minister M K Stalin said on Wednesday the BJP govt at the Centre delayed the census to 2027 only to undertake a delimitation exercise and reduce Tamil Nadu's representation in Parliament.Terming the move a 'betrayal,' Stalin alleged that by not opposing the BJP's plan to reduce TN's parliamentary representation, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has become an accomplice to the 'betrayal.' Stalin levelled the charge after the Centre announced that the census will comm...Read More
NEW DELHI, June 3 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-profile attendance at a global airlines conference this week underscores how much India is banking on a boom in aviation to support wider development goals, but headwinds to its ambitions are gathering force. Undeterred by the uncertainty gripping the aviation sector globally due to trade tensions and shaky consumer confidence, India's biggest airlines are ploughing ahead with orders for new planes, following record deals two yea...Read More
New Delhi: After Shashi Tharoor, who recently hit back at those who politically criticised his conduct as a delegate of the Indian outreach mission, senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Monday asked "is it difficult to be patriotic?" in a passionate disapproval of the partisan criticism from the domestic political gallery of his spirited support of India's Operation Sindoor against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and his defence of the state of affairs in J&K after the abrogation of Article 37...Read More
Lucknow: With Eid-ul-Azha on Saturday, the goat markets in the city are bustling with activities, with Muslims making a beeline to select a goat or two for the sacrifice, an obligatory ritual for those who can afford one.In Lucknow, the Bakra Mandis have come up at Joggers Park, Dubagga, Nimbu Park, Herding Bridge (Pakka Pul), Khurramnagar, and Moulviganj.Of these, Dubagga market has established itself as a prominent destination, offering an extensive collection of sacrificial goats up for grabs...Read More
The world's most populous nation India will conduct a census in 2027, its first since 2011, the government said Wednesday, which will also count caste -- a controversial accounting not done since the country's independence. "It has been decided to conduct Population Census-2027 in two phases along with enumeration of castes," the Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement. Most of the vast nation will take part in the census on March 1, 2027, but for the high-altitude Himalayan regions, the ...Read More
NEW DELHI, June 5 (Reuters) - Indian and U.S. are holding high-level talks this week, aiming to finalise tariff cuts in sectors such as farm and automobiles as part of an interim deal, two government sources said, with an announcement likely later this month. A U.S. delegation led by senior officials from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) began closed-door, two-day discussions in New Delhi on Thursday with Indian trade officials headed by chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawa...Read More
Srinagar, Jun 5: Even as Census 2021 was to be conducted on the scheduled date, for which all preparations were in place but the outbreak of COVID-19 across the country resulted in postponement of Census related work, said a Union Home Ministry spokesperson in a statement. It said the central government has decided to commence the process of Census forthwith, which will complete on March 1, 2027. "Census 2021 was to be conducted and all preparations for Census were completed. However, due to th...Read More
Lucknow: The state's first Ayush university, coming up in Gorakhpur, is all set for its inauguration on June 30. If all goes as planned, President Droupadi Murmu will conduct the ceremony. She is also expected to attend the convocation ceremony of the first undergraduate (MBBS) batch at Gorakhpur AIIMS.Sharing this on Tuesday, an official spokesperson said, "The Ayush university will be Gorakhpur's fourth university and the first one where both the foundation stone laying and inauguration will b...Read More
Guwahati (Assam) [India], June 6 (ANI): As part of an initiative by the Department of Forest and Environment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday attended the World Environment Day event held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. He flagged off 129 vehicles allocated to the Forest and Environment Department to support ongoing environmental protection efforts. He also launched a dedicated web portal and distributed arms to the commandos of three battalions of the Assam...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) organised the 3rd edition of its International Conference on 'Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes' during the London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2025, where Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai recapitulated the huge potential of growth in the India-UK economic corridor, aided by a robust cross-border commercial dispute resolution mechanism. The symposium laid emphasis on 'Synergising In...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that the entry of foreign law firms in India will provide a pathway to introduce global best practices in the Indian arbitration ecosystem, which will be effective in increasing the overall quality of arbitration in India. CJI said that the rules notified by the Bar Council of India (BCI) would also ensure that the rights of Indian legal professionals are not compromised. CJI Gavai was speaking at the International Confe...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Amid the Opposition's allegations on Census, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday clarified that Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on many occasions, has assured that in the delimitation exercise, concerns of Southern states will be taken care of. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs, in a post on X, said, 'Budget has never been a constraint for Census as fund is always ensured by the Govt. HM Amit Shah has clarified on many occasions that in the d...Read More
Dibrugarh: Three YouTubers were arrested in Dhemaji on Thursday for the brutal killing of wild birds and uploading graphic footage of their acts on their YouTube channel 'Jakrub'. The accused have been identified as Munindra Mushahary, Maheshwar Swargiary and Shiviram Swargiary.The trio reportedly hunted birds and destroyed nests at the Pitoni region of Hastinapur and Kardoiguri villages, an ecologically sensitive area. They used slingshots to kill birds and collected hundreds of eggs from their...Read More
India and Kyrgyzstan have reinforced their economic ties with the enforcement of a new Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), effective June 5, 2025. Replacing the 2000 agreement, the BIT aims to protect cross-border investments and create a secure environment for investors. It balances investor rights with sovereign regulatory powers, promoting sustainable development and transparent investment.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Kyrgyz Foreign Affairs Minister Zheenbek Kulubaev Moldokanovich o...Read More
VIJAYAWADA: Marking a significant step towards environmental sustainability and women's welfare, the State government has made all arrangements for distribution of energy-efficient induction cooktops and compatible utensils to 11,400 Anganwadi Centrrs (AWCs) across the State in the first phase. The programme is being conducted to mark the World Environment Day to be celebrated on Thursday. The initiative, led by the Department of Women and Child Welfare, aligns with the Union Government's Go El...Read More
Guwahati/Imphal, June 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The government has held a meeting with the leaders of four Kuki militant outfits of Manipur with whom the government earlier signed Suspension of Operation accord, officials said. A senior official said on Thursday that the meeting was held at the Assam Police's Special Branch headquarters at Kahilipara in Guwahati. The outcome of the crucial meeting is not yet known as all concerned remained tight-lipped. Thursday's meeting was held within two days af...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Amid the Opposition's allegations on Census, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday clarified that Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on many occasions, has assured that in the delimitation exercise, concerns of Southern states will be taken care of. The spokesperson for the Ministry of Home Affairs, in a post on X, said, 'Budget has never been a constraint for Census as fund is always ensured by the Govt. HM Amit Shah has clarified on many occasions that in the d...Read More
MUMBAI, 5 Jun: The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) disbursed margin money subsidy of Rs 300 crore to 8,794 beneficiaries across the country on Tuesday under the Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). This disbursement was made against loan sanction of about Rs 884 crore. Releasing the subsidy to the beneficiaries through the virtual mode from the KVIC central office here, KVIC Chairman Manoj Kumar said that the PMEGP has presently created a strong and effectiv...Read More
Haridwar: A woman politician has been arrested for allegedly letting her boyfriend and others repeatedly rape her 13-year-old daughter in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The horrifying crime, which occurred between January and March, was exposed when the minor bravely confided in her father, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested with her boyfriend and one more. According to police reports, the minor was gang-raped multiple times, often in the pr...Read More
Mumbai: NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule on Thursday asserted that her party will remain in the INDIA bloc. Ruling out reconciliation with cousin Aji Pawar, Ms. Sule said there has been no discussion on reuniting the two NCP factions. Ms. Sule, who returned to India after her four-nation visit as the head of a multi-party delegation set up by the Union government after the 'Operation Sindoor', said she had already assured Congress leaders that NCP (SP) will remain in the INDIA bloc. Last month, Sh...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): The Indian Council of Arbitration (ICA) organised the 3rd edition of its International Conference on "Arbitrating Indo-UK Commercial Disputes" during the London International Disputes Week (LIDW) 2025, where Chief Justice of India (CJI) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai recapitulated the huge potential of growth in the India-UK economic corridor, aided by a robust cross-border commercial dispute resolution mechanism. The symposium laid emphasis on "Synergising In...Read More
New Delhi [India], June 5 (ANI): Chief Justice of India BR Gavai has said that the entry of foreign law firms in India will provide a pathway to introduce global best practices in the Indian arbitration ecosystem, which will be effective in increasing the overall quality of arbitration in India. CJI said that the rules notified by the Bar Council of India (BCI) would also ensure that the rights of Indian legal professionals are not compromised. CJI Gavai was speaking at the International Confe...Read More
Chandigarh: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday exhorted the farmers of Punjab to adopt diversification and various water saving methods which, he held, are the need of the hour and the same yield profit as well as consume less water. In Punjab on a day's visit under the Centre's ''viksit krishi sankalp abhiyan'', Chouhan, who was accompanied by the state agriculture minister Gurmeet Singh Khuddian, Punjab Agricultural University vice-chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal and s...Read More
Bhubaneswar, June 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday laid the foundation stone for 12 industrial projects with a combined investment to the tune of over Rs 28,000 crore during a special event at Chhatrapur in Ganjam district. The industrial projects for which the groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday span different sectors such as green hydrogen, chemicals, and renewable energy. This signalled a transformative industrial journey for the region. "This...Read More
New Delhi, Jun 5 (PTI) In a move to position India as the global epicentre of traditional medicine and wellness, the government of India has launched the Ayush Nivesh Saarthi portal. The portal was launched on May 29 during the Ayush Stakeholder/Industry Interaction meet held at Vanijya Bhawan here, an Ayush Ministry statement said. The portal was jointly unveiled by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav...Read More
Hyderabad: The National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC) on Thursday, June 5, took suo-moto cognisance of the case involving Telangana police allegedly brutalising an auto driver on May 13. The NHRC has asked the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) to present a detailed report based on the allegations within two weeks. The notice is in connection with the death of 35-year-old Mohammed Irfan, a resident of Gandipet. He had visited the Rajendranagar police station around 7:30 in th...Read More