Modi speaks to Kuwait Crown Prince; says safe, free navigation through Strait of Hormuz top priority
In their telephonic conversation, the two leaders agree that sustained diplomatic engagement remains essential for regional peace and stability
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Lok Sabha ‘guillotines’ Demands for Grants worth ₹53 lakh crore
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says Modi government ‘committed to transform society, improving lives, and shaping the future of …
Tribal Affairs Minister meets Vietnam counterpart to discuss Memorandum of Cooperation
Draft memorandum approved; Tribal Affairs Minister invited to Vietnam to witness signing of final agreement; collaboration potential in livelihood promotion, …
Are publication of books, manufacture of prasadam by temples an industrial activity, Supreme Court asks
The question was posed by Justice B.V. Nagarathna, who is part of a nine-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of …
Bound Russian oil tanker diverted to India
Aqua Titan carrying 7.7 lakh barrels of crude makes U-turn in Southeast Asia, heading towards Mangalore port; analyst says ship …
House panel recommends comprehensive performance review of all designated IoEs
Says Institutions of Eminence must translate financial assistance, enhanced autonomy and policy support into measurable global outcomes Financial inputs must …
Pradyut Bordoloi’s exit ‘unfortunate’, accuses BJP of poaching its leaders
Priyanka Gandhi Vadra says differences over ticket allocation may have triggered Bordoloi’s exit. MP Manickam Tagore says a traitor who …
Second edition of IOS SAGAR set to boost maritime cooperation in Indian Ocean Region
Designed as a unique operational engagement programme, IOS SAGAR enables naval personnel from friendly foreign countries to train and sail …
Rain, hail, and a 6°C dip: IMD issues 48-hour thunderstorm alert for Delhi
IMD forecasts light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds across Delhi-NCR, Haryana and adjoining areas over the next …
Vijay rules out alliance speculation at Ramzan Iftar, signals TVK will go it alone
The statement came against the backdrop of intense political chatter about TVK’s options, including possible negotiations with the NDA, and …
POSHAN, extend scheme to cover students up to Class 10: Panel
Parliamentary Standing Committee has further recommended that the midday meal scheme be eventually extended for students up to Class 12. …
‘resilience reflects spirit of a true Muslim nation’
Mirwaiz said that the “fearful rulers of this police state have, by force, once again kept him away from the …
House panel flags vacancies in UGC, AICTE, says situation ‘critical’
The panel said “516 out of 763 sanctioned non-teaching positions are vacant”, amounting to a vacancy rate of 67.6%; 63.6% …
In the Rajya Sabha, BJP MP calls for implementing OBC sub
Sub-categorisation of OBCs has been carried out by various State governments for a while now, and recognises the graded backwardness …
Days after hospital fire, Odisha suspends four junior officials
Twelve patients died, many of them critically ill and on ventilators. The fire is believed to have been caused by …
Talkie sale on Facebook
It argued that the Central Consumer Protection Authority had no jurisdiction over it as Facebook was not an e-commerce platform …
Centre sets June ‘28 as start date for solar ingot scheme
In a bid to boost domestic manufacturing of solar ingots and wafers - the constituents of solar cells that are …
Vacancies, rising backlog, non
Case pendency has risen steeply between 2020 and 2024 by 21%, with the number of cases increasing to more than …
'Legal profession tainted by hooliganism': Supreme Court slams lawyers in U.P. toll plaza case
The apex court said denial of bail to the accused and the curtailment of their liberty for a period exceeding …
17 killed in Delhi, Indore blazes; major fires reported in Ahmedabad, Chandigarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow over the two fire incidents and announced an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh …