New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the government is strengthening policies to bridge the gender gap and encourage the participation of women in the armed forces and peacekeeping contingents, ensuring that they get equal opportunities to lead and serve.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Foreign Affairs expert and ex-PMO official, Sudheendra Kulkarni, has welcomed China’s criticism of US trade actions against India, calling it a sign of growing convergence between New Delhi and Beijing.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Animal rights activist and former Union Minister Maneka Gandhi on Friday welcomed the Supreme Court’s modified directions on the management of stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region, calling it a "practical step" compared to the earlier order, which had mandated the capture and relocation of all stray dogs.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Delhi Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said on Friday that the city's maiden Industrial Ideathon 2025 is aimed to bring about a meaningful change with the help of young brains in areas like pollution and business promotion.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) As the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) marks its centenary year, the organisation is expanding its footprint while also subtly countering political chatter around the “75-year retirement age” debate, a topic gaining momentum with Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaching the same milestone this year.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday directed both the Muslim and Hindu parties in the Shahi Jama Masjid–Sri Harihar Temple dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sambhal to maintain the status quo until the next hearing.
Gaya, Aug 22 (IANS) Passengers on board the newly-launched Amrit Bharat Express between Gaya and New Delhi on Friday expressed their excitement and gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who flagged off the train. Many described the journey as comfortable and highlighted the new facilities, including CCTV cameras, clean washrooms, and better seating arrangements.
Patna, Aug 22 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, while sharing the stage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bodh Gaya on Friday, made significant announcements aimed at the youth and for the welfare of the people.
Patna, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), saying that Bihar was pushed into darkness under "lantern raj (Lalu and Rabri's tenure).
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of projects worth Rs 12,992 crore in Bodh Gaya on Friday. In total, he dedicated 14 projects to the state, which are set to build connectivity and benefit multiple regions, including Buxar, Munger, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Begusarai, Gaya, Aurangabad, Jehanabad, Lakhisarai, and Jamui.
