New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The BJP on Tuesday hit out at Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi and Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury over the ongoing dog controversy, alleging that their remarks amounted to an affront to the dignity of Parliament.
New Delhi/Colombo, Dec 2 (IANS) As the ongoing 'Operation Sagar Bandhu' continues to save lives, the Indian Army on Tuesday announced deployment of an Integrated Task Force - a high-readiness, self-contained composite Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) contingent from the Shatrujeet Brigade - to provide critical relief, restore essential services and support families in Sri Lanka impacted by Cyclone Ditwah.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) No proposal on merger or disinvestment of public sector banks (PSBs) is under consideration of the government at the moment, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha experienced a heated standoff on Tuesday as opposition leaders, led by Congress veteran Mallikarjun Kharge, called for an urgent debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. They accused the process of causing suicides and voter disenfranchisement across 12 states and union territories.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding the Sanchar Saathi app, the Congress on Tuesday criticised the Centre, calling the move 'Orwellian' and accusing it of intruding into citizens’ private lives.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) An aggregate 1,825.62 MW capacity rooftop solar has been installed on 91,574 government buildings of various Central ministries and department and states/UTs (till November 4), the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) More than 700 cough syrup manufacturers have been under intense scrutiny, following a spate of deaths in children in Madhya Pradesh after consuming the contaminated syrups, Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel told the Parliament on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for specialty steel has seen investments from participating beneficiary companies worth Rs 23,022 crore (till October), the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to India will deliver "significant outcomes" across strategic, defence, energy and trade sectors, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Dec 2 (IANS) Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi on Tuesday said the Indian Navy's assertive stance during Operation Sindoor in May compelled the Pakistan Navy to stay confined to their ports and the Makran coast, preventing them from venturing into the open seas.
