New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) In the wake of a shocking attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunvai event, security at the Chief Minister’s official residence in Civil Lines on Thursday has been significantly increased. A team of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel was deployed to bolster security arrangements.
Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) As tensions increase between Washington and New Delhi over US tariffs related to India’s purchase of Russian oil, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has issued a firm warning. She believes the bilateral relationship is at serious risk and called for a course correction, emphasising that strengthening ties with India is crucial if the US aims to counter China's growing global influence.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed his birthday wishes to Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, praising his governance and commitment to youth welfare.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The monsoon session of Parliament is set to conclude on Thursday after running for nearly a month since July 21. The proceedings in both Houses -- the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha -- will reconvene at 11 a.m. for the final sitting of the session.
Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS) In a key diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing the “special privileged strategic partnership” between India and Russia, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday (August 21).
Sabarkantha, Aug 20 (IANS) With Ganesh Utsav around the corner, a women’s self-help group in Kukadia village of Idar, Sabarkantha, is gaining attention for crafting eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols, offering a sustainable alternative to Plaster of Paris (PoP) idols that harm the environment.
Saharsa (Bihar), Aug 20 (IANS) They say when positive thinking meets hard work, success becomes inevitable. In a heartening tale of innovation rooted in tradition, Basanti Kumari and her mother-in-law Lalita Devi, residents of Ward 24, Patuaha under Saharsa Municipal Corporation, have transformed a humble household skill into a thriving small business—making traditional “bari”.
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Two separate cases have been registered against psephologist Sanjay Kumar by the district electoral officers (DEO) of Nashik and Nagpur for allegedly misleading voters with wrong data on the Devlali and Ramtek assembly segments for the Lok Sabha and state assembly elections held in November 2024.
Gandhinagar, Aug 20 (IANS) With annual production crossing 1,000 metric tonnes of palm oil, Gujarat has emerged as a leading state in the implementation of the National Mission on Edible Oil–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP). Agriculture Minister Raghavji Patel said that more than 150 farmers in Gujarat have adopted oil palm cultivation and are reaping economic benefits.
Ahmedabad, Aug 20 (IANS) North Gujarat is fast becoming an epicentre of India’s automotive revolution, powered by the manufacturing strength of Suzuki Motors’ Gujarat plant, which has an annual capacity of 7.5 lakh car units, as issued by the Gujarat government on Wednesday.
