Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 1 (IANS) Even as hectic diplomatic efforts are continuing to save Nimisha Priya, who is in jail in Yemen and sentenced to death, her husband was hoping for relief and his wife returning home.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended their New Year greetings on Wednesday to the nation, hoping that 2025 brings new opportunities, success, and joy to all.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) In a significant move to facilitate foreigners travelling to China, the Chinese Embassy in India announced the extension of reduced visa fees until December 31, 2025, the Embassy said in a statement on Tuesday.
Tel Aviv, Jan 1 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Tuesday confirmed the killing of Hamas' Nukhba Platoon commander, Abd al-Hadi Sabah, in a recent drone strike.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Undeterred by the storm over the Mahila Samman Yojana, AAP leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced yet another financial assistance scheme, this time for temple and gurdwara priests who will get Rs 18,000 a month. The political slugfest between the AAP, BJP and the Congress over this scheme is likely to continue before the Assembly polls scheduled to take place in Delhi in February this year.
Mahakumbh Nagar, Dec 31 (IANS) In a conversation with IANS on Tuesday, Mahant Shankaranand Saraswati, president of Anand Akhada, shared his views on various issues, including the 'Shahi Snan' controversy, Sanatan Dharma, Kumbh Mela, and more.
Bhubaneswar, Dec 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday shared pictures of some of the heartwarming and iconic moments of the outgoing year 2024. PM Modi also shared the beautiful moments he spent during his visits to Odisha in 2024.
Varanasi, Dec 31 (IANS) A group of 20 resilient women, dubbed as the 'Green Army', hailing from Uttar Pradesh's Deora village near Varanasi, are on a mission to eradicate social evils from the society. They have been running a highly successful campaign against alcohol abuse, child marriage and dowry in the village and also getting admiration for their social work.
Imphal, Dec 31 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday expressed "sorry and regret" for the unfortunate developments in the state due to the ethnic violence that started in May last year.
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) As AAP supremo and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal launched the 'Pujari Granthi Samman Yojana', several priests in the national Capital criticised the move and said it was like a 'lollypop' to influence them for getting votes in the Assembly elections.
