Special session might be short, but holds great importance in terms of historical decisions: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the special session of Parliament might be a short one, but it holds great importance in terms of historical decisions.

While around eight bills are likely to be considered and…

PM Modi extends wishes on Vishwakarma Jayanti, to launch scheme today

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his wishes on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti and is scheduled to launch the PM Vishwakarma scheme.

In a post on X, he expressed his gratitude to artisans and workers for…

JD(U) steps up pitch for Nitish as next PM; Lalan Singh leads campaign

Patna (IANS) Amid the ongoing efforts to finalize the name of the convenor of the 'INDIA’ bloc, the Janata Dal (United) has stepped up its pitch for naming Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar as the Opposition’s prime ministerial candidate in the…

PM launches Vishwakarma scheme, inaugurates int'l convention centre in Delhi's Dwarka

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme and emphasised that in future, technology, tools and  training will be essential.

"In the near future, training, technology and tools will…

Soldier kidnapped, killed in Manipur

Impha (IANS) The body of an Indian Army soldier, who was kidnapped by some armed men on Saturday, was found in Imphal East district on Sunday, police said.

The soldier was at home on leave.

Police officials said that three armed men…

Decision on women's reservation bill to be taken at an appropriate time, says government

New Delhi (IANS) The government on Sunday said that an appropriate decision on the women's reservation bill will be taken at the right time.

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, after an all-party meeting on the eve of the special…

Special Parliament session to be held in old and new building from Sep 18-22

New Delhi (IANS) Ahead of the special Parliament session scheduled to start on September 18, a rehearsal is being undertaken during the last three days before the session called by the government during 'Amrit Kaal', with both the new and…

60 residents rescued from burning Mumbai building

Mumbai (IANS) At least 60 residents were rescued from a building in Kurla which caught fire shortly after midnight, officials said here on Saturday.

The blaze was reported from a 12-storeyed SRA Building No. 7 in Kurla West, at around 12.15…

Two terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Baramulla

Srinagar (IANS)  Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, sources said.

"One more terrorist killed (Total 02). Search operation in progress," police said.

The…

Scuffle breaks out between two Trinamool Congress and BJP councillors at KMC

Kolkata (IANS) The Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) witnessed an ugly scene on Saturday when two councillors from Trinamool Congress and BJP  got involved in a scuffle during the session.

The two councillors are Asim Basu of Trinamool Congress…