New Delhi: The national capital is on high alert on Republic Day as over 70 companies of paramilitary forces and more than 70,000 police personnel are deployed across the city, police said. A six-layered security protocol involving 15,000 security personnel will be deployed in the New Delhi district alone. “Installation of more than 2,500 CCTV…
Srinagar: The iconic ‘Clock Tower’ in Lal Chowk and other prominent places in Srinagar were on Saturday illuminated with tri-colour on the eve of the 76th Republic Day, officials said. The historic Clock Tower, popularly known as ‘ghanta ghar’ in the Lal Chowk city centre here was illuminated with the colours of the tiranga, the…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed President Droupadi Murmu’s Republic Day eve address as “inspiring”. He said in a post on X, “An inspiring address by Rashtrapati ji, in which she highlights many subjects and emphasises the greatness of our Constitution and the need to keep working towards national progress.” In her…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday attended the 15th National Voters’ Day celebrations here, highlighting that the historic voter turnout in Lok Sabha and assembly elections in the Union Territory last year reflects the strong faith of its people in democratic values. Sinha congratulated the Chief Electoral Officer J-K and his…
New Delhi: India and Indonesia on Saturday decided to work jointly in defence manufacturing and supply chains, diversify two-way trade basket and boost maritime security ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing the Southeast Asian nation as an “important partner” of New Delhi in the Indo-Pacific. Following wide-ranging talks between Modi and visiting Indonesian President…
Kannur (Kerala): Judicial institutions should be places that provide justice to the common man at the earliest, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said on Saturday after inaugurating a new court building at the District Court Complex at Thalassery here. Referring to the age-old phrase — justice delayed is justice denied — Vijayan said that the…
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday advocated for the “One Nation One Election” initiative, asserting it has the potential to redefine “good governance” in the country by promoting consistency in governance, preventing policy paralysis, mitigating resource diversion, and alleviating financial burdens on the state. In her address to the nation ahead of the 76th…
Mahakumbh Nagar: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday described the Maha Kumbh as the biggest event in the world that symbolizes unity and likened the Sanatan Dharma to a banyan tree. “Sanatan Dharma is like a vast and majestic banyan tree. It should never be compared to mere shrubs or bushes,” he said….
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday asserted that India’s increasing confidence is also getting reflected in the sports arena where the country’s athletes have scripted “thrilling success stories”. Addressing the nation on the eve of 76th Republic Day, Murmu said sportspersons have made the nation proud with their winning drive and inspired the next…
New Delhi: With less than two weeks left for the Delhi Assembly polls, senior BJP leader Amit Shah on Saturday promised to clean Yamuna in three years, provide complete ownership rights in 1,700 unauthorised colonies, and welfare measures for gig workers and labourers. Shah slammed AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of “lying” and not…
