SC closes Jharkhand’s plea against HC order on festival power cuts

New Delhi (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday closed a plea filed by the Jharkhand government challenging the Jharkhand High Court order barring power cuts during Ram Navami and other festivals. 

A bench of CJI Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay…

Waqf Amendment Act comes into force, Centre issues gazette notification

New Delhi (IANS) The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, officially came into effect on Tuesday following a Gazette notification issued by the Central Government.  

The Act received the assent of President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday, two days after its…

Pakistani Army violates ceasefire on LoC in J&K’s Poonch

Jammu (IANS) The Pakistani Army violated the ceasefire on Monday on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, and the Indian Army retaliated befittingly, officials said. 

“Pakistani Army violated bilateral ceasefire…

PM Modi, Lankan Prez Dissanayake launch India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on Sunday jointly inaugurated and flagged off key India-backed railway projects in Anuradhapura, marking a significant milestone in the growing…

World Health Day: India makes substantial strides in improving public health

New Delhi (IANS) There are over 1.76 lakh active Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in India (As of April 5), providing comprehensive primary health care, the government said on Sunday, adding that over 76 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) have been…

Will continue to strengthen maritime sector, ports: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the government will continue to strengthen the country’s maritime sector and ports, which play a crucial role in driving India’s progress and prosperity. 

In his message to mark…

Sri Lanka confers its highest honour for global leaders on PM Modi

Colombo (IANS) In a grand recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Sri Lanka ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Saturday conferred with the Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana, the island nation's highest civilian honour for Heads of State…

India and Sri Lanka sign updated agreement on defence cooperation during PM Modi

Colombo (IANS) Several key agreements, including on defence cooperation and development of Trincomalee as an energy hub, were signed following the bilateral discussions held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara…

Surrender and embrace peaceful development, Home Minister Amit Shah appeals to Maoists

Dantewada (Chhattisgarh) (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday extended a heartfelt appeal to those involved in Maoist activities to lay down arms and walk the path of peace and development. 

The Home Minister, who was visiting Chhattisgarh's…

18 IPS officers from state get Internal Security Medal

Ranchi: In recognition of their significant contributions to internal security, 18 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers from the Jharkhand cadre have been awarded the Internal Security Medal. The medals were conferred by the Central Industrial Security…