Lucknow: The BJP’s Uttar Pradesh core group met here for more than two hours to discuss preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections, as well as the party’s upcoming organisational and governance campaigns. The meeting at the BJP’s state headquarters was held on Friday evening and attended by BJP national general secretary (organisation) B L Santhosh,…
Ahmedabad: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has said India’s electoral process is among the most transparent in the world as verification is carried out at every stage, from electoral rolls to counting of votes. He was speaking at the ‘Interaction with Booth Level Officers’ programme held at Atal Kalam Hall of Gujarat University on…
Mumbai: Cockroach-infested kitchens, uncovered raw meat and filthy utensils prompted the Maharashtra FDA to suspend 199 eatery licenses after inspecting more than 1,800 hotels, clubs, and dhabas across the state over the last three months, officials said on Friday. Pune division emerged as the worst offender with the highest number of licence suspensions, while inspectors…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday raised the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reiterating India’s readiness to support any peace initiative to end the Ukraine conflict even as both leaders agreed to shore up bilateral trade ties amid growing uncertainties and geopolitical upheaval. The meeting…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Russian President Vladimir Putin for wide-ranging talks that are likely to focus on enhancing annual bilateral trade to USD 100 billion by 2030 and further strengthening cooperation in defence, energy and critical minerals. Putin landed in New Delhi this morning on a three-day visit to participate…
New Delhi: The BJP on Friday slammed the Congress and other opposition parties for creating a “negative atmosphere” around the BRICS summit, alleging that they are unable to “digest” India’s progress as the country moves forward. The ruling party said that while in 2011-12, under the Congress-led UPA government, India appeared to be losing its…
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday highlighted the longstanding ties between India and Russia, saying irrespective of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “self-advertisement”, the two countries have had a history of strong relations, the solid foundations of which were laid during the 1950s-1980s. Ahead of the bilateral meeting between Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin,…
New Delhi: From illuminated roundabouts and floral displays to freshly landscaped roads and BRICS-themed signages, central Delhi has been given a makeover as the national capital hosts the BRICS Summit starting Friday. Officials said decorative lighting has been installed at several locations, including Patel Chowk, Windsor Place, Mandi House, Teen Murti, Lok Kalyan Metro Station…
New Delhi: Delhi is on high alert with tight security and temporary traffic curbs as India hosts top world leaders for the BRICS Summit at the Bharat Mandapam over the weekend. With around 15,000 Delhi Police personnel, 200 companies of paramilitary forces and more than 500 CCTV cameras across Delhi, the capital is under a…
New Delhi: In a strategic balancing act triggered by escalating global trade tensions, India is leveraging the two-day BRICS summit starting Saturday to position the grouping as a complementary engine for economic growth while championing the Global South’s core developmental priorities — most notably safeguarding food, energy, and supply chain security. With New Delhi putting…
