New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday strongly deplored the reported arrest of two editors of vernacular newspapers in Manipur and demanded their immediate release, alleging a “double engine assault” by the Modi government and the Manipur dispensation on the state. In a statement, Congress’ media and publicity department head Pawan Khera said that in yet…
New Delhi: Union Home Minister will visit Jammu on Tuesday during which he will attend a number of development-related programmes and flag off an e-bus service in the city, officials said. This will be Shah’s first visit to Jammu and Kashmir after terrorists ambushed two army vehicles, killing five soldiers and injuring two others at…
New Delhi: For the first time, a C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a night landing at the high-altitude Kargil advanced landing ground near the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan. The night landing of the tactical lift aircraft with the elite Garud commandos on board at the…
Bengaluru: As the date for the grand consecration at Ayodhya’s Ram temple draws near, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar asserted that neither he nor the Chief Minister have received the invite to the ceremony on January 22. Adding to the speculations on whether the grand old party will attend the much-anticipated event, the Congress…
Chennai: Never in their wildest dreams, three school girls of a village, tucked away in a sleepy region of Karur district had imagined that their passion for music and dance would one day goad them to take the path unknown; of attempting to travel to a foreign country with little money and without passports. Passionate…
Aizawl: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday said his government would continue providing assistance to refugees from Myanmar and internally displaced people from Manipur, with support from the Centre. Lalduhoma made the comments at a press conference here upon his return from Delhi. “Even though the Centre can’t accord refugee status to the Myanmar nationals,…
Ballia (UP): Commenting on the seat sharing in the I.N.D.I.A. block, former Uttar Pradesh chief minister and Samjwadi Party President, Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday said here that a decision will be made as soon as Surya Uttarayan occurs. Yadav was talking to reporters in the district’s Bisukia village. In response to questions regarding seat sharing…
Thiruvananthapuram: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday drew analogies from the epic Ramayana to explain diplomatic situations. He said that nations can be tested by their neighbours, much like Lord Rama was tested by Parshurama. Just as Lord Rama needed a Lakshmana, every country needs strong, almost brother-like friendships, he said. Jaishankar was delivering…
New Delhi: India’s first solar observatory Aditya-L1 has reached its destination, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday, asserting that it is a testament to the relentless dedication of scientists in realising one of the most complex and intricate space missions. Modi said he joins the nation in applauding this extraordinary feat. “India creates yet…
New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday said he will “very soon” take a decision on whether he will attend the Ram Temple consecration ceremony in Ayodhya on January 22. Kharge and former party chief Sonia Gandhi have been invited for the event and the Congress had earlier said that their decision would be…
