President Murmu greets citizens on Gandhi Jayanti eve
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday greeted citizens on the eve of Gandhi Jayanti and asked all to resolve to imbibe the values of truth, non-violence, love and purity to continuously advance the development of the country. “On behalf of all citizens, I pay my humble tribute to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma […]
J&K Assembly elections: Over 68.72 per cent polling recording in phase-3
Jammu: Over 68.72 per cent polling was recorded in the third and final phase of assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) said. The overall poll percentage on the completion of this phase stands at 63.45 percent, it said in a statement here. The first phase […]
“Not many countries can go to Russia, Ukraine; we are simply trying to do something helpful”: EAM Jaishankar
Washington,: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, opened up on India’s position in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and said that New Delhi is playing its role in the resolution of the conflict by assisting in communication between the two sides. The Foreign Minister, referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visits, emphasised that there are not many […]
Tensions with China will continue until forward deployments are addressed: EAM Jaishankar
Washington: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that the tensions between India and China will continue until there are forward deployments of militaries on border. He noted that agreements on how to keep the border peaceful and tranquil were violated by China in 2020. He made these remarks at an event hosted by […]
Nepal PM says over 4,000 people rescued in floods that killed 224
Kathmandu: Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli said on Tuesday that more than 4,000 people were rescued while 24 were missing in the rain-induced floods and landslides that have claimed 224 lives so far. In a press conference at Singha Durbar, Oli said that the government operated at its full capacity during the natural […]
Injured in Kathua encounter, DSP Sukhbir Singh casts vote in Udhampur
Udhampur: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sukhbir Singh (Operations), who was injured in a recent encounter with the terrorists at Billawar in Kathua district, on Tuesday cast his vote during the third and final phase of assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir DSP Sukhbir Singh had sustained bullet injuries during an […]
GST revenue growth rate slows in Sep, collections at Rs 1.73 lakh cr
New Delhi: Goods and services tax (GST) revenue growth rate declined to 6.5 per cent in September at Rs 1.73 lakh crore as the rise in collections from domestic transactions as well as imports slowed. However, with the festival season ahead, collections are expected to be better in the coming months, tax experts said. According […]
NSA Doval calls on French President Macron; conveys PM Modi’s greetings
Paris: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday called on French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings. He also met the Armed Forces Minister of France and discussed enhancing bilateral defence relations and advancing space collaboration, as well as the “evolving” global situation. “NSA Ajit Doval calls on French President HE […]
Delhi court extends till Oct 12 interim bail of J&K MP Rashid Engineer
New Delhi: A Delhi court on Tuesday extended till October 12 the interim bail granted to Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid in terror funding case. Additional Sessions Judge Chander Jit Singh directed Rashid to surrender before jail concerned on October 13. The judge had on September 10 granted interim bail till October 2 to Rashid. […]
No repoll recorded in J&K assembly polls: EC
New Delhi: The Election Commission said no repolls have been recorded so far in the three-phased Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls which concluded on Tuesday. It also noted that despite an increase in the number of assembly seats from 83 in 2014 to 90 in 2024, the elections were completed in three phases this time […]
