Delhi Police ban drones, hot air balloons ahead of PM Modi's swearing-in

IANS | June 8, 2024 12:14 AM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Cabinet's swearing-in on Sunday, Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora has banned the use of sub-conventional aerial platforms like para-gliders, para-motors, hang-gliders, UAVs, microlight aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft, hot air balloons, small sized powered aircraft, quadcopters and even by para-jumping from aircraft on June 9 and June 10.

Bihar's Nagi & Nakti bird sanctuaries added to Ramsar list, India's wetlands rise to 82

IANS | June 7, 2024 1:50 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) India has added two bird sanctuaries from Bihar -- Nagi and Nakti -- to the ‘Ramsar Sites’ list, taking the tally to 82, according to a top official.

Hoax bomb threat disrupts Air Canada flight from Delhi

IANS | June 5, 2024 9:46 AM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) In yet another incident, an email was received regarding a bomb inside an Air Canada flight scheduled to depart for Toronto from IGI airport on Tuesday, an official said on Wednesday, adding that it turned out to be a hoax.

From Vision to Victory: PM Modi's Schemes and Electoral Success

Vinay Nalwa | June 5, 2024 7:26 AM

New Delhi: The Modi government has launched and successfully implemented a multitude of schemes targeting diverse aspects of public welfare, economic growth, and social security. These initiatives not only highlight the government’s comprehensive outreach but also play a crucial role in securing voter support, which significantly contributed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election victories.

Pakistan Army gets first woman one-star general from minority community

IANS | June 2, 2024 9:48 PM

Rawalpindi, June 2 (IANS) A Christian woman officer in the Pakistan Army has been promoted to Brigadier, becoming the first woman from a minority community to reach the one-star general rank, reports said on Sunday.

My young readers want me to make ghosts scarier: Ruskin Bond

Sukant Deepak | May 30, 2024 6:06 PM

New Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Crisp white sheets of paper on his dining table, a bed that serves as his chair, a window to look at the still but alive mountains, a three-legged Persian cat, who is still fast enough to chase away all the rats.

'Hamar Kashi, Hamar Vikas' organised at Varanasi's NaMo ghat; over 1,500 artists participate

IANS | May 29, 2024 10:32 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) A one-of-its kind 'Hamar Kashi, Hamar Vikas' was organised at Varanasi's NaMo ghat on Wednesday to motivate the locals and seek their participation and contribution in the 'Viksit Kashi' dream and also in the shared vision for developed India.

Global use of death penalty at highest level since 2015: Amnesty

IANS | May 29, 2024 6:30 AM

Berlin, May 29 (IANS/DPA) The use of the death penalty has reached its highest level worldwide since 2015, London-based human rights group Amnesty International said on Wednesday.

I understand young India's aspirations fully: PM Modi (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 27, 2024 5:50 PM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Having already given a clarion call to the first-time voters to exercise their franchise in large numbers during the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that he understands the aspirations of the country's youth and considers it as a responsibility to provide them with a launching pad so that they can achieve their desired goals.

Seven newborns die in Delhi hospital fire (Ld)

IANS | May 26, 2024 9:07 AM

New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Seven newly born babies died after a fire broke out in a baby care centre in Delhi’s Shahdara, police said on Sunday.

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Delhi Police ban drones, hot air balloons ahead of PM Modi's swearing-in

Bihar's Nagi & Nakti bird sanctuaries added to Ramsar list, India's wetlands rise to 82

Hoax bomb threat disrupts Air Canada flight from Delhi

From Vision to Victory: PM Modi's Schemes and Electoral Success

Pakistan Army gets first woman one-star general from minority community

My young readers want me to make ghosts scarier: Ruskin Bond

'Hamar Kashi, Hamar Vikas' organised at Varanasi's NaMo ghat; over 1,500 artists participate

Global use of death penalty at highest level since 2015: Amnesty

I understand young India's aspirations fully: PM Modi (IANS Exclusive)

Seven newborns die in Delhi hospital fire (Ld)

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