Agartala, Oct 16 (IANS) A centuries-old royal tradition continues to thrive in Tripura, where the state government funds the historic Durga Puja at the Durgabari temple in Agartala, a unique practice that has survived changes in political regimes since the erstwhile princely state merged with the Indian Union on October 15, 1949.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The BJP and Janata Dal (United) on Friday criticised advocate Prashant Bhushan over his call for 'regime change', arguing that any change of government in India must take place through democratic means.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Indian carriers -- Air India and Air India Express -- on Friday announced the suspension of flights to several destinations in Saudi Arabia till October 20, citing the evolving security situation in the region.
Lucknow, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday advised Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, to respect the people's mandate and introspect on his political role. Singh also alleged that the Congress MP was resorting to political disruptions in the name of safeguarding democracy.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday raised concerns over the alleged rise in drug trafficking, gangsterism and organised crime in Punjab, questioning the Bhagwant Mann-led government over the safety of the state's residents.
Virar, Oct 16 (IANS) A woman died by suicide in Virar, Maharashtra, amid allegations that she was lured with promises of work in the film industry, threatened with the circulation of a private video and blackmailed for nearly Rs 1 Crore, police said.
Lucknow, Oct 16 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched a scathing attack on Congress, saying that its fight was neither for the Election Commission nor for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), but solely to capture power by creating anarchy in the country. Referring to Bangladesh, he accused the party of advocating “regime change”.
Lucknow, Oct 16 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday launched a scathing attack on Congress and Rahul Gandhi, accusing them of attempting to create anarchy in the country under the pretext of protecting democracy and alleging that their political agenda was aimed at undermining democratic and constitutional institutions.
New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday called for an early conclusion of the proposed India-United States Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and said its finalisation would be in the interest of both global trade and bilateral economic ties.
Ayodhya, Oct 16 (IANS) Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Friday said that almost all construction work at the temple complex has been completed, with the remaining work scheduled to be finished by November 15.
