New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Keeping the widespread flight cancellations in mind amid IndiGo fiasco, a total of 37 trains have been augmented with 116 additional coaches, operating over 114 augmented trips across the country, according to Indian Railways.
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Security has been intensified across Uttar Pradesh ahead of December 6, the anniversary of the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, with authorities placing Ayodhya and Mathura, two of the most sensitive locations in the state — on the highest alert. Police forces have been instructed to remain vigilant, and multi-layered security arrangements have been activated to prevent any untoward incidents.
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) A thick blanket of smog covered the national Capital on Saturday, pushing Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index (AQI) to 333, firmly in the ‘very poor’ category and slightly higher than Friday. The worsening pollution arrived alongside a sharp dip in temperatures, intensifying winter conditions across the city.
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his death anniversary, known as Mahaparinirvan Diwas, on Saturday, praising his visionary leadership and steadfast commitment to constitutionalism.
New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) A Delhi court is expected to hear on Saturday the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) submissions after the agency named businessman Robert Vadra, son-in-law of former Congress president Sonia Gandhi, as an accused in a money laundering case connected to UK-based defence dealer Sanjay Bhandari.
Washington, Dec 6 (IANS) India’s decision to “roll out the red carpet for President Vladimir Putin” during the New Delhi summit this week reflects a calibrated effort to balance ties with Moscow and Washington, former White House South Asia official Lisa Curtis said, noting that the visit came at a moment of strain in US–India relations over trade tariffs and perceived policy drift.
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday concluded his two-day state visit to India, with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar present at the airport to see him off. The Russian Embassy in New Delhi confirmed the departure in a post on X, saying the visit wrapped up with Putin expressing gratitude for the "warm welcome" extended by India.
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday hosted her Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin at Rashtrapati Bhavan, marking what she described as an important moment in the 25-year journey of the India-Russia Strategic Partnership.
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IANS) India and Russia on Friday signed a comprehensive agreement to strengthen collaboration in healthcare, medical education, and scientific research.
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will kick off the BJP’s sustained campaign to counter Trinamool Congress on the contentious citizenship issue of the Matua community, during a mega rally at Ranaghat in Nadia district of West Bengal this month.
