New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, on Thursday, interacted with cadets at the Republic Day Camp of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and exhorted them to grow into responsible and tech-savvy citizens who place the nation above all.
Amritsar, Jan 15 (IANS) Stressing on scientific temperament and women empowerment, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday flagged the problem of drug abuse in Punjab, calling for a lasting solution to the menace. She also urged students to ensure that whatever profession they choose, their contribution strengthens the nation and reinforces human values.
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India must essentially become energy independent, and turning focus to thorium -- found in abundance in the country -- from uranium is important, said Anil Kakodkar, former chairman, Atomic Energy Commission, and its current member, on Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) A groundbreaking ceremony for a 240 kW grid-integrated and 25 kW off-grid solar project at Bhutan’s Jigme Namgyel Engineering College in Dewathang took place on Thursday as part of the Himalayan kingdom’s strategy to enhance renewable energy.
Panchkula, Jan 15 (IANS) A Special CBI court in Haryana sentenced four officials of two real estate companies to varying jail terms varying of five to four years, along with penalties, in a case pertaining to fund diversion and bank loan fraud involving Rs 152 crore, an official said.
Amritsar, Jan 15 (IANS) Expressing concern over rising drug abuse among the youth in Punjab, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said that in recent years, the problem has emerged as a serious challenge, affecting the youth the most.
Mumbai, Jan 15 (IANS) Amid the ongoing Municipal Corporation elections in Maharashtra, Shiv Sena(UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the State Election Commission. Accusing the Commission of significant irregularities in the voter lists, including duplicate entries and the use of "erasable ink", Thackeray questioned the very integrity of the poll body and demanded that the State Election Commissioner be suspended and questioned.
Thane, Jan 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday said that people across the state will vote for development.
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Backing stronger ties between both countries, Uruguay's Ambassador to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, on Thursday welcomed India's plan to open an Embassy in Montevideo, later this year. In an interview with IANS, Amarilla also called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "very influential leader" and praised him for raising issues facing the Global South on world stage.
New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed the FIRs registered by the West Bengal Police against Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials in connection with the recent searches at the premises of political consultancy firm I-PAC and the residence of its co-founder, Pratik Jain, in Kolkata.
