Bengaluru: The ruling Congress in Karnataka on Tuesday decided to name the Gram Panchayat offices after Mahatma Gandhi. The decision was taken on the suggestion of Congress general secretary and Karnataka in charge Randeep Singh Surjewala during a protest rally at the Freedom Park here. The party had organised the protest against replacing the Mahatma…
Nammakal (Tamil Nadu): AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Tuesday announced providing Rs 10 lakh relief to bull tamers who die while embracing the animals in the Jallikattu arena, when his party comes to power. Also, insurance cover will be provided on behalf of the state government to the tamers and bulls registered for…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the signing of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying it accounts for 25 per cent of global GDP and one-third of global trade. Addressing the Indian Energy Week virtually, Modi congratulated all on the EU-India trade deal and said, “I am informing you about a…
Kochi: Security teams at Cochin International Airport have stopped a major drug smuggling attempt and arrested a foreign national, officials said here on Tuesday. They said around 6 pm on Monday, alert screeners at the Domestic Terminal noticed something wrong with a suitcase belonging to a woman from Togo. The passenger had just arrived from…
New Delhi: A successful India makes the world more stable, prosperous and secure, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday after witnessing the 77th Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Kartavya Path, a day ahead of the India-EU summit. Von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa attended the Republic Day…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday thanked French President Emmanuel Macron, Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides for extending greetings on India’s 77th Republic Day. “Thank you my dear friend President Emmanuel Macron, for your warm wishes on India’s 77th Republic Day. I look forward to welcoming you in…
New Delhi: The Congress on Monday accused the BJP government of insulting the Leaders of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, by seating them in the third row during the Republic Day parade event at Kartavya Path. Sharing pictures of their leaders seated in the back rows…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 1.61 crore tourist visits in 2025 up to November, Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Monday, commending government efforts to revive tourism after the Pahalgam terror attack in April and floods in August-September. He said Jammu and Kashmir is among the fastest-growing regions in the country, with its economy estimated…
New Delhi: Republic Day is an occasion to reaffirm India’s commitment to protecting and promoting its national flag and constitutional values as well as the country’s ancient and eternal spiritual essence, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said on Monday. After hoisting the national flag at the RSS office here, he also exhorted people to pledge…
New Delhi: India ushered in its 77th Republic Day on Monday with a grand display of its cultural diversity, economic growth, and military prowess that included missiles, warplanes, newly-raised units and lethal weapon systems used during Operation Sindoor. President of the European Council, Antonio Costa, and President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen,…
