48-hour shut down hits normal life in Manipur’s five districts

Imphal (IANS) Normal life was badly affected in the valley areas of Manipur on Tuesday as various civil society organisations called a 48-hour shut down across the state demanding unconditional release of five ‘village protection volunteers’.

'Absurd, motivated': India rejects Canada's allegations over killing of Khalistani terrorist

New Delhi (IANS) India on Tuesday rejected claims by the Canada government that it had an involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Terming them as "absurd and motivated" the external affairs ministry in a statement…

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…

Cauvery row likely to deepen as K’taka CM Siddaramaiah refuses to release water to TN

Bengaluru (IANS) The Cauvery dispute is set to escalate with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressing his inability to share water with neighbouring Tamil Nadu citing insufficient water in Cauvery basin dams.

He was speaking to reporters…

Parliament special session begins today: Discussion on 75 yrs of Parliamentary journey on day 1

New Delhi (IANS) A discussion on the Parliamentary journey of the past 75 years will be held on Monday on the first day of the special session of Parliament.

"Parliamentary journey of 75 years starting from Samvidhan Sabha - Achievements, Experiences,…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…