Amritsar, Oct 15 (IANS) Farmers and supporters led by Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee leader Sarwan Singh Pandher staged a protest at the Golden Gate in Amritsar on Thursday during a Punjab bandh called against rising drug abuse and the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The changing international order has created opportunities for flexible, issue-based partnerships, even as economic instruments are increasingly being weaponised, according to Aparna Ray, Joint Secretary (CCCS), Ministry of External Affairs.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) The parents of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari, who was murdered in Uttarakhand in 2022, on Thursday issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the government, demanding that Dushyant Kumar Gautam’s appointment as Sikkim Governor be revoked.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman was set to attend annual meetings of the IMF-World Bank in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday extended greetings to the nation on the fifth day of Shardiya Navratri, dedicated to Goddess Skandamata, and prayed for love and harmony in the country.
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has been summoned by the Delhi Police for questioning on Thursday in connection with the sexual harassment allegations against him at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday strongly criticised Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav over his remarks on the banking sector, accusing him and his party of selective concern after having supported the previous United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government that, she said, left public sector banks in a precarious condition.
Nainital, Oct 14 (IANS) Government initiatives promoting self-employment and women's empowerment are bringing significant changes to the lives of rural women in Uttarakhand's Nainital district, enabling them to move beyond traditional household responsibilities and become financially independent entrepreneurs.
Jabalpur, Oct 14 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Health Department on Wednesday suspended the licence of Shalby Hospital in Jabalpur following a fire incident, with the administration awaiting fresh electrical and fire-safety audit reports before deciding on further action.
Kupwara, Oct 14 (IANS) Government support under the Pradhan Mantri Formalisation of Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) scheme, coupled with assistance from the banking system, has helped Sohail Ahmad War, a hotel and restaurant owner in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, expand and stabilise his business while generating employment for around 14 people.
