HM Shah reviews implementation of 3 new criminal laws in J&K

IANS | February 18, 2025 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who attended the meeting, later said that some weak areas were pointed out as needing immediate attention.

Cong leader sparks controversy with remark on Mayawati; Rashid Alvi condemns him

IANS | February 18, 2025 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Senior Congress leader Rashid Alvi on Tuesday condemned fellow party leader Udit Raj's controversial comments on Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, saying he strongly opposed such statements. He also criticised the post-midnight appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).

PM's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' 2025 edition concludes with toppers' tips for students

IANS | February 18, 2025 1:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s highly anticipated and popular programme, 'Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025,' (PPC) reached its grand finale on Tuesday. In the eighth edition of this unique interactive session, toppers of various prestigious examinations, including CBSE, ICSE, UPSC Civil Services, CLAT and IIT-JEE, shared their tips and learnings with the students.

India, Qatar ink MoUs to strengthen economic ties

IANS | February 18, 2025 11:39 AM

New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Tuesday that two MoUs have been signed between the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and another between Invest Qatar and Invest India. The Minister also announced the elevation of the Joint Working Group on Trade and Commerce to the Ministerial level.