New Delhi: India has made more efforts in the renewable energy sector compared to other G20 countries, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 78th Independence Day, the prime minister said, “India is working to become self-reliant for its energy needs and deal…
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday slammed those who take out candle marches over “small” incidents, saying their silence on atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh is “unfortunate”. It is extremely “unfortunate” that no voice is being raised over the atrocities being perpetrated against Hindus in the neighbouring country, Dhami said. Talking to…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the need to strengthen affirmative action as a tool for inclusion while urging the rejection of divisive tendencies rooted in perceived social hierarchies. In her address to the nation on the eve of 78th Independence Day, Murmu highlighted the steady progress of political democracy in India, asserting…
New Delhi: Ahead of Independence Day, security has been tightened across India with over 10,000 cops, facial recognition cameras and snipers deployed in Delhi and security camps set up in 13 villages in Chhattisgarh’s Maoist-hit Bastar region where the Tricolour will be hoisted for the first time on Thursday. Police personnel checked vehicles and conducted…
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notice to BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj on AAP leader Somnath Bharti’s petition challenging her election to the Lok Sabha on grounds of alleged corrupt practices. Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora asked Swaraj to file her reply within 30 days. Meanwhile, the court deleted former AAP minister…
New Delhi: Amid the uproar over the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the attempt to save the accused instead of providing justice to the victim raises serious questions on the hospital and the local administration. The entire country is…
Bengaluru: Bengaluru, A court here on Wednesday extended till August 28 the judicial custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and others, who are accused in the Renukaswamy murder case. All the 17 accused, including Darshan and Pavithra, were produced before the magistrate through video conferencing from Bengaluru and Tumakuru…
Agartala: The Bharatiya Janata Party has swept the three-tier Panchayat elections in Tripura, winning 97 percent of the seats, officials said on Wednesday. The party won 71 percent of the seats uncontested. Voting for the remaining 29 percent of the seats was held on August 8 and the counting of votes concluded on Tuesday. As…
New Delhi: A new study has found that in mid-40s and early 60s, one experiences a dramatic surge or fall in molecules and microbes, significantly affecting heart and immune function, muscles, along with how their body handles alcohol and coffee. Researchers tracked changes due to ageing in more than 1,35,000 different molecules and microbes in…
Thiruvanthapluram: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced a relief and assistance package for the victims of the Wayanad landslides on Tuesday. He declared an ex gratia of Rs 6 lakh for the families of those who lost their lives in the disaster. Additionally, the CM announced Rs 75,000 in compensation for individuals who sustained 60%…
