(Need to recognize the “First Ladies” who broke the male bastion.) Women are in the driver’s seat in the Railway Board for the first time with the latest round of appointments approved by the Cabinet. Breaking the glass ceiling, the Railway Board, already headed by a woman, now has a woman member in charge of…
New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat saying that his remark that India got “true independence” after the Ram temple consecration amounts to treason and is an insult to every Indian. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Congress headquarters here, Gandhi said every party worker is…
Pune: Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi on Wednesday said the situation along the northern border is sensitive but stable, while asserting that his force is fully ready and capable of dealing with any situation. In his address at the 77th Army Day celebrations here, he also said the ceasefire is maintained along the Line of…
Mumbai: Indian Navy warships INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer were commissioned at the Naval Dockyard here in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. The commissioning of the three frontline naval combatants will strengthen the country’s efforts towards being a global leader in defence and augment its strength towards self-reliance, PM…
New Delhi: AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal will file his nomination papers for the upcoming polls from the New Delhi Assembly constituency on Wednesday, party leaders said. Kejriwal, who will be accompanied by women supporters, will file his nomination papers after offering prayers at Hanuman temple and Valmiki Mandir in the New Delhi area, they…
Mahakumbh Nagar (UP): Braving the biting cold, devotees brimming with energy and enthusiasm converged at the Triveni Sangam to take a holy dip at the Maha Kumbh on Wednesday. Chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’, ‘Jai Shri Ram’, and ‘Jai Ganga Maiyya’ were heard as the devotees took a dip in the bone-chilling water. “It was…
Hyderabad: Renowned senior journalist and political analyst Gosala Venkata Prasad passed away at his residence in Hyderabad on Wednesday. He was 64. Prasad was well-known for his insightful contributions to vernacular TV political debates, carving a niche for himself as a thoughtful and sharp commentator. In addition to his television work, he also ran a…
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Indian Army for its determination, professionalism, and dedication, and underlined his government’s commitment to the welfare of armed forces and their families. In posts on X on Army Day, he said, “Today, on Army Day, we salute the unwavering courage of the Indian Army, which…
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate to prosecute former Delhi chief minister and AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal in the excise policy-linked money laundering case, officials said. The federal agency has filed a chargesheet against the 56-year-old politician before a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court…
Bengaluru: A fire broke out at Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre (BBC) on Tuesday morning and there were no casualties, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge said. The BBC is a Government of Karnataka undertaking which is located at the Electronic City in Bengaluru. “The preliminary estimation of loss sustained by startups ranged from Rs 80 crore to Rs…
