Shillong: Eight legislators of the UDP in Meghalaya have decided to join the BJP after Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured that their demands, including those related to coal mining and inclusion of Khasi in the Eighth Schedule, would be addressed before the 2028 assembly elections, Khliehriat MLA Kyrmen Shylla claimed on Wednesday. The UDP…
New Delhi: Prime Minister of New Zealand Christopher Luxon on Wednesday said the country’s parliament has passed the “landmark” free trade agreement with India. On April 27, India and New Zealand inked the trade pact, giving duty-free access to 100 per cent of India’s exports, including textiles, leather footwear, and gems and jewellery, to the…
Patna: Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan visited flood-affected areas of Vaishali district on Wednesday during his day-long tour of Bihar to review relief and rescue operations in areas hit by the deluge, officials said. Accompanied by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, the Union agriculture minister inspected the flood-affected Terasia and Saraipur villages in Vaishali district by…
New Delhi: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday urged Delhiites to light “Aashirwad Ka Diya” (earthen lamp of blessing) on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday on September 17 to pray for his good health, long life and continued strength. The BJP and the Delhi government will organise various programmes as part of “Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan”…
New Delhi: India on Wednesday summoned the Pakistani Charge d’Affaires (CDA) following “unacceptable conduct” by a Pakistan Navy vessel that led to a collision with an Indian Navy ship in international waters in the Arabian Sea. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the diplomat was advised to convey to the Pakistani authorities concerned the…
Imphal: Suspected militants attacked a hill village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district and burnt down at least two houses while engaging in an exchange of fire with security forces, officials said on Wednesday. An official said a large number of militants armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Chawangkining Naga village around 10.30 pm on Tuesday, hours after…
Chennai: In a major push to position the state as a premier global destination, Tamil Nadu showcased its diverse tourism portfolio at the international B2B trade exhibition IFTM TOP RESA 2026, which commenced at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The three-day travel mart, held under the theme “The Value of Travel” from September 15…
Thiruvananthapuram: The deadline for Haj pilgrims to submit their medical screening certificates has been extended to September 30, officials have said. The Haj Committee of India announced the extension following the intervention of Keralam Haj Affairs Minister N Samsudheen, his office said in a statement. The minister had earlier written to the Union Minority Affairs…
Ahmedabad: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday flagged off India’s first salt container train that will operate between Shivlakha in Gujarat’s Kutch to Mithapur in the state, with a special stainless steel container being used to transport this essential kitchen staple. The minister also dedicated via video conference, the Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals (GCT) at…
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday approved the free transfer of 26 hectares of barren land in Ayodhya’s Milkipur tehsil to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for setting up a regional hub of the National Security Guard (NSG). The land, spread over around 65 acres in…
