Cong, NC to jointly contest LS polls in J&K & Ladakh
New Delhi: The Indian National Congress (INC) and the National Conference (NC) on Monday decided to jointly contest the upcoming Lok Sabha election in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. Addressing the media here, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said, “I am happy to announce that today the National Conference and […]
Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Google marks Surya Grahan with special animation
New Delhi: A total solar eclipse is slated to take place today when the Moon will pass between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking out the Sun’s light. It will be a treat for skywatchers to witness one of the biggest celestial phenomena of 2024. The Sun will remain cloaked for four minutes, during which […]
INDI alliance another name for instability, uncertainty: PM Modi
Saharanpur (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday attacked the opposition parties, especially Congress, and said that the INDI alliance has become another name for instability and uncertainty which is the reason the country is not taking any of its words seriously. While addressing a rally in support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), […]
ECI holds meeting to discuss strategies to increase voter turnout in LS polls 2024
New Delhi: With an aim to increase voter turnout in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls, the Election Commission organised a conference on Friday with municipal commissioners and district election officers (DEOs) of 11 States and Union Territories which had low voter turnout during the previous elections. During the meeting, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar […]
Neglected by Congress, Modi transformed Kishtwar into ‘power hub’: Dr Jitendra
Kishtwar: Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur, Doda, Kathua Lok Sabha constituency Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that neglected by Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi transformed Kishtwar into North India’s “power hub”. Addressing a series of public meetings during his election campaign in the upper and peripheral reaches of Kishtwar in areas like […]
RBI proposes cash deposits through UPI; widens digital currency for retail
Mumbai (Maharashtra): The Reserve Bank of India has proposed cash deposit in banks through Unified Payment Interface (UPI) mechanism. RBI has also proposed making UPI payments through Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPI) wallets. Announcing the monetary policy outlook, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said, “Deposit of cash through Cash Deposit Machines (CDMs) is primarily being done through […]
Cong releases ‘Nyay Patra’ for LS polls; vows to revisit BJP’s anti-people policies
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday launched its manifesto named ‘Nyay Patra’ for the 2024 Lok Sabha election at the AICC headquarters, which promises to revisit the anti-people policies of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government. The party manifesto was released by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, former party presidents Sonia Gandhi and Rahul […]
Ensure safety and well being of Indians: MEA urges Israel
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday urged Israeli authorities to do their best to take care the safety and well-being of Indians who have gone to Israel under government-to-government (G2G) agreement. Addressing a weekly press conference here, spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said, “The first batch of […]
Need to formulate strategies to meet unconventional, asymmetric warfare: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday stressed on formulating strategies to meet the unconventional and asymmetric warfare in the present complex world situation, which is affecting everyone across the world. Addressing the Army Commanders’ Conference here, the Defence Minister said, “Unconventional and asymmetric warfare, including hybrid war will be part of the […]
Economic self-reliant must to mitigate impact of global issue: PM
Mumbai: India must become self-reliant in the next decade to mitigate the impact of global issues, and efforts should be made to make the Indian currency, the rupee, more accessible and acceptable throughout the world, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing an event at which the at which the RBI has completed 90 years. […]