Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) The decision of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to field Maharashtra Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan as its Vice-Presidential candidate has placed the spotlight on a veteran BJP leader whose political journey spans nearly five decades, marked by grassroots work, organisational discipline and administrative experience.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated two highway projects worth Rs 11,000 crore in Delhi. These projects are expected to play a crucial role in providing seamless connectivity while providing relief to the commuters from traffic jams and congestion.
Bhubaneswar, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has been admitted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after he reportedly fell ill on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Sarpanches from the border areas of Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner and Ganganagar were invited to the Red Fort in the national capital on the occasion of Independence Day on August 15 (Friday). Those present at the Red Fort on Friday shared their experience on Sunday.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The BJP on Sunday announced Maharashtra Governor Chandrapuram Ponnuswamy Radhakrishnan as the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) candidate for the Vice-Presidential election, after a meeting of the party’s parliamentary board chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Damoh (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 17 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Yojana is equipping and enhancing the skills of crores of people across the country and also making them financially self-reliant.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) In a moment of rare institutional candour, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar delivered a rebuke to Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Sunday, admonishing him for his incendiary allegations of electoral theft and demanding either a formal affidavit substantiating his claims or a public apology to the nation.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that the country's citizens will receive a double bonus during Diwali this year through the next generation GST reform that is being planned to bring down the prices of goods and services to benefit the poor and middle class.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Tensions are growing in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region between local communities and the increasingly dominant China-Pakistan trade apparatus, according to reports.
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) When Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi decided to skip the early morning Independence Day celebrations at the iconic Red Fort, he knew he would face criticism. Yet, he chose to stay away -- perhaps to make a statement.
