New Delhi: (Oct 25) The United Nations must show leadership and “not be a spectator” to global crises, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Sunday, even as he pitched for the world body to recognise its shortcomings and limitations, and seek improvement. In his address at an event here, he also asserted that the…
Ranchi: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Sunday claimed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’ has become the world’s most popular programme. Nabin made the remarks after listening to the latest episode of the programme at Birsa Mandap Akhada in Ranchi’s Sukurhutu, along with Jharkhand BJP leaders and workers. “PM’s ‘Mann Ki…
Varanasi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated Arvind Limited’s new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi, officials said. The prime minister also interacted with the women workers at the facility. Modi was accompanied by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The facility focuses on modern manufacturing practices, will create employment opportunities,…
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force’s calibrated strikes across the Western front during Operation Sindoor — spanning 1,200 km in breadth and 200 km in depth–demonstrated that no target is beyond its reach, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said on Sunday, in an apparent warning to Pakistan. In an exclusive interview…
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday said the government would form a committee representing all 36 communities to promote peace, harmony and inclusive development in the strife-hit region. The chief minister said the proposal follows a query from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on whether such a committee existed to bring all communities…
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Navdeep Rinwa announced that a special voter registration drive was conducted on Saturday at all polling stations across the state. The purpose of this drive was to include names of eligible citizens left out of the electoral rolls for assembly constituencies, as well as young people registering to vote…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed Delhi Police’s preparedness to handle large gatherings and other law-and-order readiness, meeting top officers and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The meeting came on the heels of a series of protests rocking the national capital -– first against ex-education minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET fiasco,…
New Delhi: The BJP on Saturday lashed out at the Congress over the INDIA bloc’s upcoming rally in Delhi, alleging that Rahul Gandhi is “adamant” on holding the event on November 1 to rub salt in the wounds of the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots. Addressing a press conference at the party headquarters here,…
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the expansion and reshuffle of his council of ministers will take place in the first two to three days of next week. Speaking to reporters here, Abdullah said he had sought time from Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha for the exercise. The chief minister met…
New Delhi: The Chamber of Trade and Industry (CTI) has urged Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to postpone the INDIA bloc’s November 1 rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan until after November 10, warning that it could disrupt business worth Rs 10,000 crore during the peak Diwali shopping season. In a letter to Gandhi, the Leader of…
