Puducherry, Aug 9 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday presented the prestigious President’s Colour to the Puducherry Police, marking a major recognition for the union territory’s uniformed force for its service, discipline and professional achievements.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Air India on Sunday said that it “undertakes regular drug testing of crew members” in compliance with civil aviation regulations, after reports surfaced that captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi, that was hit by severe turbulence and left many injured, has been allegedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The airline, however, said “the results of the test have not been shared with Air India."
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) As the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) begins its 11th year, it now connects more than 1.37 lakh government buyer organisations with nearly 25 lakh sellers and service providers, facilitating cumulative procurement worth over Rs 20 lakh crore.
Bulandshahr, Aug 9 (IANS) A man accused of raping and murdering a minor girl was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district, officials said on Sunday.
Ghaziabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Three drug traffickers were arrested following an encounter with the police in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, and 21 kg of 'ganja' (marijuana) was seized from them, officials said on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to the freedom fighters who participated in the historic Quit India Movement, saying their courage and sacrifice will continue to inspire generations of Indians.
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) To mark Independence Day, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Band will present a special musical performance at the Public Plaza, Param Yodha Sthal, National War Memorial in Delhi on Sunday evening.
Ambedkar Nagar, Aug 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Saturday slammed the Congress over party leader Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron’ Ki Goonj’ programme in Prayagraj, questioning the turnout at the event and the party’s political influence in Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow, Aug 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ interaction with students in Prayagraj, dismissing the programme as a “flop show” and asserting that the Congress has no political future in the state.
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received a phone call from the US Vice-President JD Vance; both discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas.
