Vinesh, you are a champion: PM Modi on wrestler’s heartbreak at Paris Olympics

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reacting to wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s heartbreaking disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024 said that the setback hurts and he has no words to express the sense of despair that he was experiencing. 

Salman Khurshid warns of B’desh-like crisis in India, BJP rips into Congress

New Delhi (IANS) Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Wednesday found himself in the crosshairs of BJP over his remarks on Bangladesh turmoil and making an ominous prediction about the possibility of similar chaos and unrest in India. 

BJP…

'Atishi to hoist Tricolour on August 15', Delhi CM writes to L-G

New Delhi (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday wrote to Lieutenant Governor (L-G) V.K. Saxena, informing him that Education Minister Atishi Marlena will hoist the flag in his place on August 15. 

CM Kejriwal is currently…

44 amendments proposed to reform Waqf Board, women members mandatory in panel

New Delhi (IANS) Amid the hue and cry over 'curtailing' of powers of the Waqf Board, particularly by Muslim outfits, the BJP-led NDA government is all set to introduce more than 40 amendments to the Act, by bringing two Bills in the ongoing…

Keeping a close watch on Bangladesh situation: Centre at all-party meet

New Delhi (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired on Tuesday an all-party meeting on the situation in violence-struck Bangladesh, during which he said that India is keeping a close watch on the developments in the neighbouring country. 

Be vigilant and exercise caution, India advises its citizens travelling to UK

London (IANS) The High Commission of India in London issued an advisory on Tuesday for Indian citizens visiting the United Kingdom, advising them to stay "vigilant" and exercise "due caution" while travelling in the country. 

Several incidents…

'All aspirations will be fulfilled in coming days', PM Modi assures people of J&K & Ladakh

Srinagar (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday assured the people of J&K and Ladakh that the government would work to fulfil all their aspirations in the days to come. 

In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Today we mark five years since the…

Centre to overhaul Waqf Act, check its powers & increase women representation

New Delhi (IANS) The Centre is likely to bring a bill soon in Parliament seeking several amendments to the Wakf Act, which may cut its 'unfettered' powers to call any property its asset, and also ensure representation for women. 

According…

Cloudburst in J&K's Ganderbal, Srinagar-Leh highway blocked

Srinagar (IANS) The Srinagar-Leh highway was closed on Sunday after mudslides, triggered by a cloudburst in J&K’s Ganderbal district, said officials here, adding that there were no reports of any loss of life. 

Officials said that the cloudburst…

Ayodhya rape case: Akhilesh demands DNA test, Maya raises questions

Lucknow (IANS) Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Saturday demanded a DNA test of Moin Khan, the SP leader accused of raping a 12-year-old girl in Ayodhya, even as Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati raised questions about the SP. 

Moin…