Bhiwani (Haryana): Author and literary figure Dr. Satyawan Saurabh has received a major recognition for his contribution to children’s literature, with his book Pragyan selected for the Haryana Sahitya and Sanskriti Academy’s Best Work Award for 2023 in the children’s literature category. The award carries a cash prize of ₹31,000. The results were announced by…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a global framework to tackle cross-border cyber frauds and the growing threat of deepfakes, urging governments, technology companies, telecom operators and financial institutions to come together for a mechanism to prevent such frauds before they reach the people. He said India has gained considerable experience…
New Delhi: The government on Thursday slammed US business tycoon Elon Musk over his allegations that Starlink’s satcom services are being blocked, and made it clear that demonstrating compliance with security norms is an absolute must for every satcom licensee in the country. The government also emphasised that a fair and non-discriminatory framework is in…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have commended the courage, professionalism and dedication of Indian Air Force personnel on the occasion of the 94th Air Force Day. In a message posted on X, President Murmu extended her greetings to air warriors, veterans, and their families, noting the exemplary service the Indian…
Panaji: Veteran actor Nana Patekar, known for his versatility and powerful screen presence, passed away at his Goa residence in the early hours of Thursday, sources said. He was 76. Patekar is suspected to have suffered a heart attack, the sources said. The actor was brought to a private hospital after he was found unconscious…
New Delhi: India on Wednesday said it has sought an update from Russian authorities on the whereabouts of 69 Indian nationals who are reportedly working for the Russian Army. New Delhi has been consistently urging Moscow to release all the Indian nationals serving with the Russian military. The government’s efforts have led to the release…
Bhubaneshwar: Union Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Wednesday called upon friendly nations to reaffirm their commitment to safeguarding lives at sea and to strengthen the spirit of cooperation that underpins effective Search and Rescue (S&R) across the region. The minister said this after inaugurating the Multinational Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX-2026) near…
New Delhi: INDIA bloc MPs will stage a bigger protest on the ground on Thursday against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, opposition leaders said on Wednesday, after they were stopped from reaching Jantar Mantar during a coordinated mobilisation involving the members of Parliament of several parties. The decision to hold another protest was discussed…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday gave a new slogan — “We Will Do It” — for realising the dream of making India a developed country by 2047, saying the goal will be achieved through visionary policies and hard work. Addressing the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha’ on his completion of 25 years as…
Chennai: The opposition DMK launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, questioning his “silence” over the alleged voter deletions in Tamil Nadu. In a strongly worded post on X on October 6, DMK spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai questioned Gandhi’s stance on the deletions made through the SIR process in Tamil Nadu. Annadurai accused the…
