New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed his condolences to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr over the loss of lives following the earthquake in Mindanao.
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Invoking its extraordinary powers under Article 142 of the Constitution to ensure "complete justice", the Supreme Court has set aside the conviction of a man sentenced under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act after taking note of subsequent developments, including his marriage with the victim after both attained majority and a settlement arrived at between them.
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday said it will launch nationwide celebrations to commemorate 10 years of implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA).
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The government on Monday confirmed a fire incident aboard MT Marivex, a vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that all crew members are safe.
Guwahati, June 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted the growing impact of the state's handloom and sericulture sector, stating that Muga silk cultivation is creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and transforming rural economies across Assam.
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The meeting of Opposition parties under the banner of the INDIA bloc concluded this evening, with a broader consensus on redrawing electoral as well as political strategy and pursuing a "united and spirited" fight against the BJP-led NDA government.
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated his Armenian counterpart Nikol Pashinyan for securing win in the country's parliamentary elections and expressed readiness to working closely with him to further strengthen ties between the two nations.
Chennai, June 8 (IANS) For the first time in recent years, Tamil Nadu found itself without representation at a meeting of the opposition INDIA bloc on Monday, reflecting the deep political realignments that have emerged in the state following the recent Assembly elections.
Ghaziabad, June 8 (IANS) Former Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam on Monday launched a sharp attack on Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, alleging that the Congress leadership never intended to make Sachin Pilot the Chief Minister of Rajasthan and was responsible for the prolonged political conflict within the party in the state.
Kolkata, June 8 (IANS) A major reshuffle took place in the West Bengal police administration on Monday, with the Suvendu Adhikari government issuing a transfer notification for 179 IPS officers.
