Women Agniveers make historic mark at Army Day parade in Pune; showcase strength, dedication

IANS | January 15, 2025 5:45 PM

Pune, Jan 15 (IANS) In a historic and empowering display, women Agniveers took centre stage at the prestigious Army Day Parade held in Pune, marking a significant milestone in the Indian Army’s journey towards gender inclusion and empowerment. The women Agniveer contingent, led by Captain Sandhya, proudly marched before top military leaders, including Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, in a show of unwavering dedication for the nation.

Cong leaders back Rahul’s ‘fighting Indian state’ remark; slam RSS chief

IANS | January 15, 2025 5:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi's 'treason' jibe at the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat kicked up a raging row on Wednesday, with top BJP brass including Union Ministers and national spokespersons launching a broadside at the Congress leader.

India's first urban public transport ropeway nears completion, trial to begin soon

IANS | January 15, 2025 5:08 PM

Varanasi, Jan 15 (IANS) The first urban public transport ropeway project in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi is rapidly progressing, with three out of its five stations almost ready for trial runs. The wire has been successfully pulled on the pillars of the ropeway, and the stations at Cantt, Vidyapeeth, and Rathyatra are nearly complete. The trial phase is set to begin within a month and will last for approximately 1.5 months, allowing time to address any remaining deficiencies.

Country knows during your time Mumbai was being run by dons like Dawood: Vinod Tawde to Sharad Pawar

IANS | January 15, 2025 3:55 PM

Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary Vinod Tawde on Wednesday hit out at former Union Minister and NCP(SP) president Sharad Pawar saying the country knows that during his time, Mumbai was being run by dons like Dawood and his henchmen used to travel in his (Pawar) helicopter.

Bengal PDS case: Special PMLA court grants bail to ex-Minister

IANS | January 15, 2025 3:34 PM

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) A special court of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in Kolkata, on Wednesday, granted bail to former state Food and Supplies Minister Jyotipriya Mallick in connection with the ration distribution case in West Bengal.

Explainer: The ‘sanction’ effect on Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia

IANS | January 15, 2025 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) In fresh trouble to the ruling Aam Aadmi Party ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, the Union Home Ministry has granted sanction to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute party convenor and former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as well as senior party leader and former Deputy CM Manish Sisodia in a money laundering case tied to the alleged liquor policy scam.

Hidden no more Congress' ugly truth: BJP on Rahul Gandhi's 'fighting Indian state' remark

IANS | January 15, 2025 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President J.P. Nadda has strongly rebuked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his controversial statement on 'fighting' the Indian State.

Meta apologises for CEO Zuckerberg’s India election remark, says 'inadvertent error'

IANS | January 15, 2025 2:28 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Social media giant Meta on Wednesday apologised to the Indian government over its Co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s remarks on the 2024 General Elections, saying it was an "inadvertent error" on Zuckerberg's part and India remains an “important country” for them.

Abhishek Banerjee admits to growing infighting in Trinamool

IANS | January 15, 2025 2:11 PM

Kolkata, Jan 15 (IANS) The Trinamool Congress’ general secretary and the party’s Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee, on Wednesday, admitted to growing infighting within the party and described this factionalism as a natural syndrome with the growth of any political party.

Kejriwal files nomination from New Delhi Assembly constituency

IANS | January 15, 2025 1:59 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and candidate from the New Delhi Assembly constituency, Arvind Kejriwal, filed his nomination papers on Wednesday for the February 5 Assembly elections.

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Women Agniveers make historic mark at Army Day parade in Pune; showcase strength, dedication

Cong leaders back Rahul’s ‘fighting Indian state’ remark; slam RSS chief

India's first urban public transport ropeway nears completion, trial to begin soon

Country knows during your time Mumbai was being run by dons like Dawood: Vinod Tawde to Sharad Pawar

Bengal PDS case: Special PMLA court grants bail to ex-Minister

Explainer: The ‘sanction’ effect on Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia

Hidden no more Congress' ugly truth: BJP on Rahul Gandhi's 'fighting Indian state' remark

Meta apologises for CEO Zuckerberg’s India election remark, says 'inadvertent error'

Abhishek Banerjee admits to growing infighting in Trinamool

Kejriwal files nomination from New Delhi Assembly constituency

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