India

“Gave me a gift…”: Rahul Gandhi on his MP disqualification

02 Jun 2023 05:07 AM IST

Opening up on his disqualification as a member of the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that he was the first to be given the highest punishment for a defamation case. Taking questions from journalists during a free-wheeling conversation at the National Press Club in Washington on

Manipur: Army clarifies ‘All ranks are race, caste, creed and gender agnostic’

02 Jun 2023 05:06 AM IST

The Indian Army released a statement on Thursday stating that all its ranks were race, caste, creed, and gender neutral. The clarification came in light of alleged misinformation on social media, discrediting officers of a certain community for doing internal security tasks in violence-hit Manipur. “All ranks of the Indian

Section 124A dealing with sedition needs to be retained in IPC: Law Commission

02 Jun 2023 02:26 AM IST

The Law Commission of India, in its report submitted to the Law Ministry, has recommended that Section 124A of IPC dealing with Sedition needs to be retained in the Indian Penal Code, though certain amendments, so as to bring about greater clarity regarding the usage of the provision. “We further

India-Nepal business summit strengthens bilateral relations

02 Jun 2023 01:55 AM IST

The India-Nepal Business Summit concluded successfully, marking a significant milestone in strengthening economic cooperation and deepening bilateral relations between the two neighbouring nations, informed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) through an official release on Thursday. The summit in Delhi on Thursday brought together prominent business leaders, high-level government officials,

USA: ‘Opposition is well united, bit of give and take required’ says Rahul

02 Jun 2023 01:54 AM IST

Amid efforts back home to galvanise the rival political forces against the BJP government at the Centre with an eye on next year’s Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the Opposition in India was “pretty well united”. Putting forth his point of view on a range

MoS V Muraleedharan meets Sikh veterans of Malaysian armed forces

02 Jun 2023 01:54 AM IST

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan met members of the Malaysian Armed Forces Sikh Veteran Association (MAFSVA) in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday, appreciating their valour and courage. Muraleedharan tweeted, “Pleased to have met with committee members of Malaysian Armed Forces Sikh Veterans Association (MAFSVA) in Kuala Lumpur.

Jambu Zoo welcomes inmates of 17 species

02 Jun 2023 01:26 AM IST

Days after its inauguration, Jambu Zoo here has welcomed inmates of 17 different species, including leopards, black bears, deer, and birds, according to officials. Situated on the outskirts of Jammu and spread over 3,200 kanals, Jambu Zoo was inaugurated on Sunday by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha after several delays since

CM Adityanath lays foundation stone of SDMA building

02 Jun 2023 01:25 AM IST

On Thursday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh initiated the construction of a new building for the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA). During the event, Adityanath addressed the audience and highlighted the multitude of challenges that Uttar Pradesh faces as a result of its extensive geographical expanse. “Previously, around

Mamata does U-turn on NEP, foists four-year UG on colleges

02 Jun 2023 01:24 AM IST

After opposing the Centre’s New Education Policy for months, the Mamata Banerjee Government has, in a sudden move, announced that colleges in West Bengal will have to start the four-year Undergraduate course from this academic year itself, replacing the existing three-year course. The sudden move comes at a time when

One accused arrested in murder of Punjab gangster

02 Jun 2023 01:21 AM IST

Punjab Police on Wednesday said it has arrested one of the accused involved in the killing of deceased gangster Jarnail Singh. The accused has been identified as Gurveer Singh. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, said that one pistol and seven live cartridges were recovered from the possession of

Haryana receives 7,200 complaints on newly-launched portal

02 Jun 2023 01:18 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar chaired a key meeting with the Administrative Secretaries in Chandigarh on Thursday and directed them to seriously consider the complaints, demands, and recommendations received in writing from the public during the Jan Samvad Programme and ensure timely redressal for each complaint. During the meeting,

Political parties gear up for vacant Ambala Lok Sabha seat

02 Jun 2023 01:16 AM IST

As the Assembly elections in Haryana are slated to be held next year, political parties are zeroing in on their best path to victory. With the demise of BJP MP Rattan Lal Kataria in May, the Ambala parliamentary seat is now lying vacant, necessitating bypolls on the seat ahead of