New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) On the occasion of World Sanskrit Day on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings and emphasised the importance of the language in preserving India's ancient knowledge and culture.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The national Capital woke up to torrential rain on Saturday, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and flight disruptions, marring the festive mood of Raksha Bandhan. According to Flightradar data, at least 105 flights were delayed due to the inclement weather.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) There has not been a single case of engine failure or breakdown reported since ethanol 20 (E20) became a base fuel over the last 10 months, Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, has said.
Dehradun, Aug 9 (IANS) Relief and rescue operations continued for the fifth day on Saturday in flash floods-hit Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district.
Srinagar, Aug 9 (IANS) Two Indian Army soldiers were martyred and 2 others injured in the protracted Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) anti-terror operation in the Akhal Devsar forest area of Kulgam district, which entered the 9th day on Saturday.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Indian Railways is upgrading the current passenger reservation system to handle over 100,000 tickets per minute from existing 25,000, according to the government.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended his warm wishes to the nation on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, a festival symbolising the unbreakable bond of love, trust, and protection between brothers and sisters.
Jaipur, Aug 8 (IANS) Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, backing Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi, has raised serious concerns over the neutrality of the Election Commission, alleging that its conduct has changed ever since a Union Minister was included in the committee for selecting the Chief Election Commissioner.
Imphal, Aug 8 (IANS) The newly appointed Manipur Chief Secretary Puneet Kumar Goel on Friday said that the main focus of the government is to resettle violence-affected internally displaced persons (IDP) at their villages and homes, peacefully and securely.
Bengaluru, Aug 8 (IANS) Union Food and Public Distribution Minister Pralhad Joshi on Friday slammed Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi over his charges against the Election Commission of India (ECI) for “helping” the BJP to win elections, asserting that he (Rahul Gandhi) has come up a long way from from ‘Mohabbat Ki Dukaan to Jhoot Ki Dukaan’.
