New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Election Commission on its foundation day for its exemplary efforts in empowering people to exercise their voting rights. The foundation day is celebrated as the National Voters’ Day. He said on X, “National Voters’ Day is about celebrating our vibrant democracy and empowering every citizen…
Imphal: Security forces recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Manipur’s Imphal East district, police said on Saturday. The operation was conducted in Awang Potshangbam hills in the Heingang area on Friday, they said. The recovered items include a rifle, pistol, carbine, mortars, and hand grenades, a police officer said….
Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday echoed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim the conflict in Ukraine could have been prevented had he been in the White House in 2022. He also said Moscow is ready for talks with the U.S. on a broad range of issues. In an interview with Russian state television, Putin…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): After enthralling her fans, film lovers and audience in various roles and characters she played, actor Mamta Kulkarni on Friday embarked on a spiritual journey by renouncing her worldly life and assuming a new identity of ‘Mai Mamta Nand Giri’, the Uttar Pradesh government said. In a statement, the UP government said…
New Delhi: Drawing from his wealth of professional experience in diplomacy, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday listed “three Cs of success” — building “contact” having good “chemistry” with people, and maintaining “credibility”. Addressing a gathering here at the launch of motivational speaker Shiv Khera’s new book ‘Live While You’re Alive’, he said people…
New Delhi: Against the backdrop of an increase in engagement between Bangladeshi and Pakistani military officials, India on Friday said it keeps a close watch on developments in the neighbourhood having a bearing on national security and takes “appropriate” action if required. Pakistani spy agency ISI’s Director General of Analysis Maj Gen Shahid Amir Afsar…
New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Friday urged voters in Delhi to resist alleged attempts to sway their votes through money and gifts, accusing the BJP of distributing gold chains, sarees, shoes, and cash to influence the electorate ahead of the February 5 Assembly elections. “It’s your money; take the money….
Ayodhya (UP): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Samajwadi Party, accusing it of opposing leaders such as BR Ambedkar while supporting mafia elements. “They mourn mafia members and even recite ‘marsiya’ for them. The devotees of Moeed Khan must not succeed. It is time to ensure the…
Malegaon: Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday said agriculture becomes a profitable business when science is part of the cooperative sector. Shah also took a swipe at NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, saying just becoming a leader is not enough and questioned his contribution to the key sector when he was the Agriculture Minister…
Mumbai: Eight persons were killed in a blast at the ordnance factory in Maharashtra’s Bhandara district on Friday, and search and rescue efforts are underway for 10 employees, police said. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said that according to preliminary information, 13 to 14 workers were stuck after the roof of a unit collapsed in the…
