India

Why does BJP defend Adani so vehemently, asks Rahul

Why does BJP defend Adani so vehemently, asks Rahul

  New Delhi, Apr 7: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday launched a fresh attack at the BJP-led government over Adani Group issue, and accused the ruling dispensation of defending billionaire businessman Gautam Adani. “The real question is, why does the BJP defend Adani so vehemently?,” asked the former Congress president, in an apparent reference […]

Former Andhra CM Kiran Kumar Reddy joins BJP

Former Andhra CM Kiran Kumar Reddy joins BJP

  New Delhi, Apr 7:  Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Kiran Kumar Reddy on Friday joined the Bhartiya Janta party (BJP). Reddy joined the Party in the presence of Union Minister Prahlad Joshi and other senior leaders at Party headquarters in New Delhi. Welcoming Mr Reddy into the party, Mr Prahlad Joshi said, the […]

India logs 6,050 new Covid cases in last 24 hrs

India logs 6,050 new Covid cases in last 24 hrs

New Delhi, Apr 7 : India has recorded a single-day jump of 6,050 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the active caseload to 28,303, according to the Union Health Ministry on Friday. The death toll has increased to 5,30,943 with 14 deaths — three reported from Maharashtra, two each from Karnataka and […]

World Health Day: PM reiterates commitment to ensure quality healthcare for all

World Health Day: PM reiterates commitment to ensure quality healthcare for all

  New Delhi, Apr 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the government will continue working to augment health infrastructure and ensure quality healthcare to the people. Modi made these remarks on the ‘World Health Day’, which is being observed around the world on Friday. “On World Health Day, we express gratitude to […]

Ministry of I&B issues fresh Advisory warning against advertisements of betting and gambling

Ministry of I&B issues fresh Advisory warning against advertisements of betting and gambling

New Delhi, Apr 6:The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has today advised media entities, media platforms and the online advertisement intermediaries to refrain from carrying advertisements/promotional content of betting platforms. In an Advisory issued today, the Ministry has taken strong exception to the recent instances of mainstream English and Hindi newspapers carrying advertisements and promotional […]

EAM Jaishankar, Portugal FM hold talks

EAM Jaishankar, Portugal FM hold talks

New Delhi, Apr 6: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held telephonic talks with his Portugal counterpart Joao Cravinho during which they discussed bilateral and multilateral issues. In a tweet, the EAM said: “Good to talk to FM @JoaoCravinho of Portugal. “Our discussions covered bilateral and multilateral issues.” The Portuguese FM in a tweet, […]

Covid-19 : India logs 5,335 fresh cases, 13 more deaths

Covid-19 : India logs 5,335 fresh cases, 13 more deaths

New Delhi, Apr 6 :India recorded a single-day jump of 5,335 fresh cases of Covid-19 during the last 24 hours, taking the active caseload to 25,587, as per the latest update by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday. The single day spike in Covid-19 cases have crossed 5,000 for the first time […]

BJP was born from idea of democracy: PM on party’s 44th foundation day

BJP was born from idea of democracy: PM on party’s 44th foundation day

New Delhi, Apr 6 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ has been the Mantra and goal of the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) and it is committed to the welfare of the people. Addressing the Party workers on BJP’s 44th foundation day, coinciding with the festival of Hanuman Jayanti Prime […]

PM applauds GI Tag for Ladakh’s Wood Carving

PM applauds GI Tag for Ladakh’s Wood Carving

New Delhi, Apr 5:The Prime Minister,  Narendra Modi expressed happiness about GI Tag for Ladakh’s Wood Carving, a first of its kind. Replying to the tweet by Member of Parliament from Ladakh, Shri Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, the Prime Minister said; “This will make Ladakh’s cultural traditions even more popular and benefit artisans.”

Lok Sabha adjourned amid Oppn ruckus

Lok Sabha adjourned amid Oppn ruckus

New Delhi, Apr 5 : Lok Sabha was adjourned till 1400 hours on Wednesday amid uproar by Opposition on Adani issue. As soon as the House assembled for the day, the MPs from Opposition trooped into the well and raised slogans against the ruling dispensation. Presiding Officer Rajendra Agrawal dissaproved their conduct and said, “Question […]