Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh today visited Bengaluru and held meetings with senior officers of the Urban Development Department, Smart City Mission and Greater Bengaluru Authority to review various urban development initiatives...

Following the announcement by the Election Commission of India regarding the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the Electoral Roll in Chandigarh under the 3rd Phase on May 14, 2026, a review meeting was held on May 21, 2026 under the chairmanship...

Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary, UT Chandigarh, today reviewed the status of ongoing projects and schemes being implemented by the Forest Department, Department of Environment, Department of Science & Technology & Renewable Energy (DST&RE),...

Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Varjeet Walia today held a meeting with representatives of various political parties and apprised them of the instructions and schedule issued by the Election Commission of India regarding the Special Intensive...

Governor Kavinder Gupta today visited the iconic Bhakra Dam, one of the largest gravity dams in Asia and a landmark achievement of independent India's engineering heritage located on the Sutlej River in Bilaspur district. During the visit, the Governor was briefed...

VIT-AP University celebrated its 9th University Day with great enthusiasm and grandeur on Thursday at its Amaravati campus, marking another significant milestone in the institution’s journey of academic excellence, innovation, and social commitment. The event...

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District Level Committee (DLC) of the Rural Development Department constituted for scrutiny of MGNREGA works in the district. The meeting deliberated in detail on proposals submitted...

Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting with officers of the line departments to review the progress of developmental works at Government Medical College Udhampur. He also reviewed the functioning of the GMC, including staff position and vacancies.During...

Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District Level Screening-cum-Coordination Committee in his office chamber to review the SRO-43 cases of next of Kin of civilians and belt force personnel killed in the militancy related...

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the establishment of a state-of-the-art International Museum of Goddess at Katra. The meeting was attended by members of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board including Mahamandleshwar...

The Heritage Cafeteria Cum Restaurant with Library at the historic Mubarak Mandi complex in Jammu opened today, marking a significant step towards transforming the iconic Dogra heritage site into a major cultural and tourism destination.MLA Jammu East, Yudhvir...

In order to assess and strengthen the district’s emergency response mechanism, the District Administration Srinagar on Wednesday organized a Table-Top Exercise on disaster-related equipment to review fire and flood disaster preparedness at the DC Office...

The District Administration Srinagar today organized an Inter-College Painting Competition–2026 under the Youth Engagement and Empowerment Programme on the theme “Youth for Life and Nature” at the Government College of Education M.A Road.Deputy Commissioner...

The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today dedicated the new Vaishnavi Bhawan at the holy shrine Shri Mata Vaishno Devi to the devotees. The Lieutenant Governor said that the new facility will significantly enhance the pilgrim accommodation capacity...

The Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Thursday inaugurated the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Helipad at Village Hutt, Katra. The Lieutenant Governor said that the integrated aviation facility will streamline heli-operations, enhancing heli connectivity, safety...

Managing Director Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL) Gurpal Singh along with Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma today reviewed the status of the ongoing the Power Sector projects in Kishtwar district.Executive Engineer (ExEn) JPDCL Abdul...

Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar today visited Mawar, Langate to offer condolences at the residence of Baramulla Member of Parliament Engineer Rashid on the demise...

A two-day National Review Meeting and Conclave on Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0 concluded in New Delhi, bringing together Ministers, senior officers and representatives from various States and Union Territories to deliberate on the progress and future...

Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Kumar Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Handwara in Kupwara district to review developmental works, assess public facilities and hold public outreach programmes at multiple locations. The Deputy Chief Minister was...

A meeting of the District Level NCORD Committee meeting was today held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore to review anti-drug enforcement, awareness activities, rehabilitation measures and inter-departmental...

In a significant initiative aimed at strengthening the startup and entrepreneurial ecosystem in the district, the TEJAS (Transforming Entrepreneurial Journeys Across States and Districts) Workshop was organised today at Dak Bungalow Baramulla by Startup...

The first day of the 68th Session of the Governing Body Meeting (GBM) of the Asian Productivity Organization commenced successfully today at Bharat Mandapam, bringing together senior government officials, Heads of National Productivity Organizations (NPOs),...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today reviewed the preparedness and arrangements being put in place for the smooth and successful conduct of the upcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026.During the review meeting, the DC took stock of arrangements...

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg, today chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparedness for the annual Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY-2026). The meeting was attended by the Deputy Commissioners of Anantnag, Srinagar, Ganderbal and Bandipora,...

In a major initiative to promote eco-tourism and showcase the rich natural heritage of the region, the Sub-Divisional Administration Gool, under the aegis of District Administration Ramban, today organised maiden Iris Flower Bloom Festival here at the scenic...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting of District Level Committee on Change of Land Use (CLU) at his office chamber to review and discuss the Change of Land Use applications received from different parts of the district.A total of...

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today reviewed the physical achievements and implementation progress of afforestation and ecological restoration works being undertaken across Jammu and Kashmir under the Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning...

A meeting of the District Level Coordination Committee for National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP) was held today here at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex Samba. Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan chaired the meeting.At the outset, the Chief Medical...

Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a Public Outreach Programme at Duggan, a remote block of Bani Sub-Division, to take first-hand appraisal of public grievances and developmental needs of the area. The programme witnessed active participation...

Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a meeting here in the Conference Hall-DC Office Complex to review the arrangements for the Eid-ul-Azha. The meeting was convened to ensure smooth celebration of the festival and to review the preparedness of...

Punjab is set to script a historic chapter in Indian hockey as the state prepares to host the prestigious Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time ever in October this year. Assuring full support and cooperation to the Indian Hockey Federation for organising...

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill said he was delighted to see his side regain momentum at the right time, after sealing a top‑two finish in IPL 2026 with a thumping 89-run win over Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday.GT’s huge win...

In view of the fuel crisis triggered by the conflict in West Asia, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday issued eight directives to significantly reduce the use of petrol and diesel in government offices across the state. According to the Chief...

Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan picked three wickets each as Gujarat Titans (GT) thrashed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 89 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday, and sealed a top-two finish in the Indian Premier League (IPL)...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Thursday stressed the need for outcome-oriented, technology-driven and citizen-centric policing, saying that the real measure of success for the police force lies not in recruitment numbers or infrastructure expansion,...

Some love stories are designed to make you smile. Some are written to make you believe in forever. And then there are films like Chand Mera Dil, an intense and real love story. Directed by Vivek Soni, and starring Ananya Panday & Lakshya, the film...

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that Tripura has become the first state in the country to introduce the ‘Track Me’ feature in the 112 India mobile application, aimed at enhancing the safety and security of women and elderly citizens.Addressing...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that the process of issuing more than seven lakh new ration cards for the needy has resumed on a large scale from May 15, ending a 13-year wait of nearly eight lakh poor. Addressing a press conference at the...

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy said on Thursday that police had arrested Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay's son, Bandi Bhageerath, in a Pocso case. Replying to queries at a press conference, the Chief Minister said that he believes...

In a major push for water conservation, the Delhi government has decided to revive and make functional the existing rainwater harvesting systems in 75 CM Shri Schools across the capital, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday. She said the initiative...

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday issued a strong statement on law and order, asserting that any criminal challenging the police should face strict action within 48 hours. The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government remained fully...

Actor R. Madhavan, who received a lot of positive response to his work in the blockbuster ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, unveiled the new poster of his upcoming biopic ‘G.D.N.’ on Thursday. The poster shows his character greeting a sea of people as he stands with...

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that there was a strong need for Indian firms to forge joint ventures with US companies to gain access to the latest technologies. In his address at the annual leadership summit of the...

In a significant gesture reflecting Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s vision of energy conservation and environmental sustainability, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday travelled from Chandigarh to Delhi by the Shatabdi Express....

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Shaheedi Smarak’ dedicated to the ‘First War of Independence’ being built in Ambala Cantonment will stand as an extraordinary symbol of patriotism, valour, and sacrifice. He said that Samarak will not...

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while interacting with people during the Jan Samvad programme organised at Shivala Ramkundi in Ladwa, district Kurukshetra, on Thursday, said that strict action will be taken against the SDO who got electricity...

Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that road repair work, pothole filling and all pending works must be completed before the coming monsoon season so that people get relief and roads remain safe for travel. Sh....

Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira has suffered a major political and legal embarrassment after the Punjab and Haryana High Court dismissed his petition in the Gram Panchayat land encroachment matter and imposed ₹6 lakh costs on him. Hailing the law, Aam Aadmi...

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced that sanitation workers across various Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), municipal councils, municipal committees and nagar panchayats in Punjab have decided to withdraw their ongoing strike after successful...

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the Punjab Government is making concerted efforts to enhance farmers’ income and provide effective solutions to the challenges faced by them. Pursuing this commitment, Horticulture Minister Mohinder...

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today paid rich tributes to former Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary being observed as Anti-Terrorism Day at Sadbhawana Chowk, Chhota Shimla. On the occasion, while interacting with the media,...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday announced the definitive timeline for the implementation of the state government's farm loan waiver scheme, officials said. Addressing a press conference after the meetings to review the preparations for the...

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today welcomed the Punjab and Haryana High Court double bench order rejecting Punjab government’s petition challenging payment of DA to government employees and pensioners by June 30. Warring said, the...

Through the divine knowledge and teachings imparted by the Satguru, children develop values of discipline, humility, gratitude, and humanity. In today’s era, if children remain connected with Satsang and the teachings of the Satguru, they can become responsible...

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated the Post Graduate Research Programme (PGRP) Conclave-2026 at Government Dental College (GDC) Srinagar. Addressing a large gathering of doctors, academicians,...

Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani today held an interaction with representatives of Industrial and Trade Associations of Jammu province to discuss various issues concerning the industrial sector in Jammu & Kashmir. During the interaction, representatives...

The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today laid the foundation stone of Akshaya Patra’s centralized kitchen facility in Katra. Once operational, this facility will provide 5000 nutritious meals to school children every day. On the occasion, the Lieutenant...

Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa has welcomed the decision of the Punjab and Haryana High Court upholding the right of employees and pensioners to receive Dearness Allowance (DA). He said the verdict has brought major relief to lakhs of employees and pensioners...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar conducted the computerised draw for selection of Yatris for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced Thursday. The 2026 edition of the KMY will commence in June and...

Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Jammu East Constituency, Yudhvir Sethi on Thursday held a Janata Darbar at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) office in Kachi Chawni, where a large number of people from different areas of Jammu East constituency participated...

A delegation of School Students from Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, called on the Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today. The students, a group of 41 meritorious students including 27 girls from Government Schools,...

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, addressed a high-level side event on “Ministerial Perspectives on Lung Health Screening” during the 79th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. The event titled, “Does Your Health...

The Governor of Punjab, Gulab Chand Kataria, graced Startup Samagam 4.0 – Leaders’ Conclave 2026 as the Chief Guest at Park Plaza, Ludhiana. Organized by Ludhiana Angels Network, the conclave brought together more than 300 distinguished guests from across...

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed the side event on “Artificial Intelligence in Health: Laws, Ethical Oversight, Research and Equity” during the 79th World Health Assembly, Geneva.Addressing the distinguished gathering...

Deputy Commissioner Mrs. Komal Mittal today clarified that there is no shortage of petroleum products or domestic LPG gas in district SAS Nagar and appealed to residents not to indulge in panic buying or hoarding of fuels. Chairing a meeting with sales managers...

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Thursday demanded the Centre hold an immediate special session of the Parliament on 33 per cent women's reservation in legislative bodies. Paying rich tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his death anniversary,...

Tripura Chief Minister, Manik Saha on Thursday urged the police force to deal effectively with cybercrime and crimes against women and children while stressing the need for a technology-driven and people-friendly policing system in the state.Addressing the passing-out...

Amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has dismantled a drug and illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of two brothers after recovering 5.5 kg heroin and four pistols along with 10 live cartridges...

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal today said that India and the United States are working as natural partners and complement each other across sectors including technology innovation, high precision defence, digital data centres, quantum...

OSD to Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Sukhveer Singh, carried out an extensive election campaign in Wards 4, 7, 10 and 13 of Dhuri city in support of party candidates, receiving an encouraging response from the public. Prominent leaders including Chairman...

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today dedicated the UMMID...

Haryana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Sh. A. Sreenivas, said that the Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued the schedule for conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The SIR of electoral rolls is set to commence from June...

Launching a strong attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday accused the BJP of misusing central agencies like the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to threaten,...

There are moments in life when time does not just slow down. It breaks. For 62-year-old Bhur Kaur, that moment arrived without warning. She had lived with diabetes and hypertension for nearly 15 to 16 years. It had become part of her routine, almost normal...

Senior Congress leader and former Punjab Health Minister Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu strongly criticized the anti-employee policies adopted by the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab over the past four years. He stated that the government’s unjust policies have...

A fresh political controversy that erupted in Tamil Nadu on Thursday after the recitation of songs during the swearing-in ceremony of 23 newly inducted ministers in Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s Cabinet reignited the debate over the place of Vande Mataram...

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday visited the remote tribal village of Chuda in Banswara district, interacting directly with villagers, listening to their concerns and reviewing development needs as part of the state government’s Gram Vikas...

Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Minister of Patriots & Veterans Affairs, Republic of Korea (RoK) Mr Kwon Oh-eul jointly inaugurated the Indian War Memorial at Imjingak Park, Seoul on May 21, 2026. Constructed as part of the commemorative events marking...

The makers of Bobby Deol's upcoming movie Bandar dropped the trailer on Thursday on their social media account. After creating a stir on internet post it's teaser that was dropped last week, Bandar makers have now dropped it's official trailer. The trailer...

Apex business chamber CII signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) on Thursday in the presence of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.The CII–CCCI...

The government is actively working to address the sharp depreciation of the Indian rupee against the US dollar, with multiple measures currently under consideration to stabilise the domestic currency, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on...

Director Chettan DK's eagerly awaited socio-national drama 'The India Story: Slow Poison in Progress', featuring actors Kajal Aggarwal and Shreyas Talpade in the lead, will hit screens worldwide on July 24 this year, its makers announced on Friday.Taking to its...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said India and the United States are working as natural partners and complement each other across sectors, including technology innovation, high precision defence, digital data centres, quantum computing...

Hollywood star Jessica Alba has penned a love letter to May and reminded herself to “slow down” as this year is “flying by”. Jessica shared a string of images of what all she has done in this month, along with a few notes on gratitude, self-love, and affirmations.She...

Andhra Pradesh has accelerated implementation of its Integrated Clean Energy Policy, under which the state aims to attract investments worth ₹10 lakh crore across renewable energy, storage, green hydrogen, transmission, and manufacturing ecosystems by 2029.Marking...

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda urged stronger global action on early lung‑health screening and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence to reshape healthcare systems. Speaking at two high‑level side events during the 79th World Health Assembly...

In a major political and administrative exercise aimed at strengthening governance and broadening representation, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday carried out the first major expansion of the Tamil Nadu Cabinet, inducting 23 new ministers and...

The makers of director Harish Durairaj's eagerly awaited comedy family entertainer, featuring actors Arjun Das and Anna Ben in the lead, have now announced that their film would hit screens worldwide on June 26 this year. Taking to its X timeline, Power...

The C. Joseph Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government on Thursday carried out its first major Cabinet expansion, inducting 23 new ministers into the Council of Ministers in a move aimed at strengthening governance, filling key portfolio vacancies, and accommodating...

Television star Mahhi Vij turned emotional as she bid farewell to her character Kausar from the show ‘Seher Hone Ko Hai’. Sharing a video in her Kausar get-up on her social media account, the actress penned an emotional note about her deep connection with the role...

If this were a playoff trailer, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) delivered a blockbuster with fire, fury, and fearless intent in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Friday. On a night illuminated by sixes at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, SRH didn’t...

A new direct rail link between Kutch and New Delhi was inaugurated on Friday with the launch of the Bhuj-Delhi Express service in the virtual presence of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, as the state government...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee played a vital role in strengthening the morale of the Assamese people during the turbulent years leading up to the country's Independence and...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced a major relief measure for residents, housing units, institutions and industries by rationalising water and sewer Infrastructure Charges (IFC). The decision aims to reduce the unnecessary financial burden...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday reiterated his government’s commitment to “people-centric governance and participatory development”, stating that direct engagement with citizens is essential to ensure developmental programmes and urban infrastructure...

Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday discussed issues related to the city's infrastructure and urban mobility with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, an official said. In a message on social media platform X, L-G Sandhu said, "Called...

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday appealed to the people not to resort to bandhs, blockades or shutdowns even if they have resentment against the government, stating that such protests severely affect daily wage earners, labourers and economically...

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy on Friday said the export of indigenous machine tools manufactured by HMT Machine Tools Limited to global markets reflects the growing international acceptance of India’s engineering excellence...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held a brainstorming session with senior officials of various ministries and captains of Indian industry on drawing up an action plan to strengthen the country’s manufacturing sector. "Chaired a comprehensive and productive...

Acknowledging the mental torture suffered by 22 lakh students due to the NEET-UG 2026 exam cancellation, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vowed on Friday that the retest on June 21 will be free from irregularities, urging parents and students to trust Prime...

All‑rounder Vijay Shankar on Friday announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket, bringing the curtains down on a career that saw him represent India in both white‑ball formats and feature in the 2019 Men’s ODI World Cup. Shankar, a mainstay for Tamil...

Ace director Pandiraaj has now disclosed that he wrote the story of his eagerly awaited upcoming film, 'Parimala & Co', featuring actors Jayaram and Urvasi in the lead, in response to a challenge thrown to him. Responding to a question posed by IANS...

Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today.  He was accompanied by Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, General Officer Commanding (GoC), Chinar Corps....

A delegation of Dharm Jagran Sansthan Dharmarth Trust Bharat led by Acharya Mahant Dr. Vivek Guru Ji called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today. The delegation apprised the Lieutenant Governor on important issues related to conduct of Jammu...

The Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Industry, headed by Shri Tiruchi Siva, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, at Lok Bhavan today....

In a decisive move to strengthen the fight against substance abuse in Jammu and Kashmir, Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today called for adopting a comprehensive roadmap and awareness mechanism in all...

Deputy Commissioner Rajouri, Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the Eid-ul-Azha festival in the district. The meeting was attended by district and sectoral officers, besides prominent members of civil society. ‎‎The Deputy...

Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra-2026. The official pamphlet of the Yatra was also released at the meeting. The meeting also finalized the schedule...

District Administration Kathua today accorded a warm send-off to outgoing Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Vishavjeet Singh and welcomed the incoming ADC Mahima Madan at a brief function held in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex here.Deputy Commissioner...

Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired the 10th meeting of the Union Territory Level Implementation and Monitoring Committee (UTLIMC) at Civil Secretariat, here. The meeting focused on reviewing and advancing the implementation...

District Magistrate Shopian, Shishir Gupta, today interacted with the media regarding the upcoming Mega Padyatra being organized in the district under the ongoing 100 Days Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyan. He said that the Lieutenant Governor launched the...

In connection with upcoming holy month of Muharram-ul-Haram, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo Friday held a consultative meeting with representatives of prominent Shia Associations here at Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex in order...

As part of the implementation of Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) 2.0, the designated Prabhari Officers for border villages in Hiranagar Sub-Division today conducted extensive field visits to the villages of Rathua, Karol Krishna, Kadyala and Gujjar Chak...

Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting of the District Registering Authority Committee under the Clinical Establishments (Registration & Regulation) Rules, 2020, here at the DC Office Complex to review registration and regulation...

Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today chaired a meeting to review the implementation of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA-CTR) 2026 and progress of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects. The meeting was attended by ACD Sheraz Ahmed; CPO Dr....

Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting to review the progress of demarcation of the Hokarsar Wetland, a designated Ramsar Site, being carried out by Revenue and allied departments. The meeting was attended by the ACR Budgam,...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a meeting to review the progress of the Ring Road Development Project in the district. The meeting focused on construction of Ring Road Phase-I, Airport and  Railway Station connectivity,...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo and Commissioner Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb Friday visited Yatra Transit Camp at Pantha Chowk to review the onsite arrangements being put in place for the smooth and seamless conduct...

Several legislators, public deputations and individuals today called on Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana at Civil Secretariat here and apprised him of various public welfare issues, developmental...

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo held an extensive review of the education and health sector scenario in Budgam constituency in a meeting at Civil Secretariat here today.The meeting was attended by MLA Budgam,...

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Friday unveiled the poster of “Ek Galat Kadam”, an awareness short film on drug abuse, at Lok Bhavan. The short film features Mahira Tandon, the Youth Ambassador of Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan.The Lieutenant Governor congratulated...

Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting of the District Rent Assessment Committee (DRAC) to review and deliberate upon rent assessment proposals pertaining to private buildings presently rented by the government departments across the...

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to review and finalize the necessary arrangements for Eid-ul-Azha festival. Detailed discussions were held regarding security, transportation, sanitation, uninterrupted water and power...

The implementation and progress of Power Sector Projects in district Doda was reviewed today here at a meeting chaired by Managing Director Jammu Power Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL) Gurpal Singh Arora and Deputy Commissioner Krishan Lal held at...

Young BJP leader from Amritsar North Assembly constituency Akshay Sharma addressed local residents and youth, saying that common people have always been used the most in the politics of the country and the state, yet their lives continue to remain full of...

Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria attended the Annual Award Ceremony as the Chief Guest organised by the Chandigarh Sahitya Akademi and honoured distinguished writers, poets and literary personalities from different...

Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria interacted with children from Government Schools and Child Care Institutions during “Baal Sabha: Mann Ka Samvad 2.0”, organised by the Department of Social Welfare, Women & Child...

A day after Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi issued key governance directives during the Union Council of Ministers meeting today evening, Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday...

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting on the progress of GIFT City and its evolving international financial services ecosystem, at GIFT City, Gandhinagar.The review meeting was...

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu received H.E. Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, President of the Republic of Cyprus at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (May 22, 2026). She also hosted a banquet in his honour. Welcoming President Nikos Christodoulides and his...

The President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Christodoulides, paid a State Visit to India from 20-23 May 2026, at the invitation of the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi. The visit holds particular significance as it is taking...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the ongoing crisis in the Middle East has significantly impacted industries, particularly the import-export sector. He said that Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi has also expressed concern over the situation....

Haryana Irrigation and Women & Child Development Minister Shruti Choudhry on Friday conducted surprise inspections of Anganwadi centres, crèches, child care institutions and Shishu Niketan centres in Panchkula to review the arrangements and facilities being...

The Department of Forest & Wildlife, Chandigarh Administration, in collaboration with the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), successfully conducted a comprehensive rapid multi-taxon wildlife survey in Sukhna Wildlife Sanctuary and adjoining forest areas...

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Friday raised serious concerns over the Government of India taking an unprecedented dividend of nearly ₹2.87 lakh crore from the Reserve Bank of India, warning that excessive extraction of RBI reserves could weaken...

Amid growing concern over stray dog attacks in several parts of Punjab, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday said the Punjab Government will implement the Supreme Court’s directions on stray dogs in true letter and spirit, while ensuring both public safety and...

Punjab is set to script a historic chapter in Indian hockey as the state prepares to host the prestigious Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for the first time ever in October this year. Assuring full support and cooperation to the Indian Hockey Federation for organising...

The trailer of the Punjabi comedy film Oye Bhole Oye 2 was launched at a grand event held at Radisson Hotel, where the entire star cast marked their presence alongside media persons and fans. The film is slated for a theatrical release on June 12, 2026....

The Vice President of India, C. P. Radhakrishnan today released the book ‘The Library Man of India: The Story of P.N. Panicker’, authored by P. P. Sathyan, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. Addressing the gathering, the Vice President paid rich tributes to Shri P....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday hailed the "strong and futuristic partnership" between India and Cyprus, which he said remains rooted in shared values. "Happy to have met President Nikos Christodoulides in Delhi. We held extensive deliberations on further...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kupwara, Shrikant Suse today chaired a meeting of the District Level NCORD (Narco Coordination) Committee to review and strengthen the measures being undertaken by various departments to curb drug abuse and narcotics-related activities...

Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), Faz Lul Haseeb, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the SMC Headquarters, Karan Nagar, to review and finalize arrangements being put in place for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha festival across Srinagar city.The...

Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Dr. Bilal Mohiuddin Bhat today chaired a meeting of officers at DC office to review the arrangements for smooth observance of upcoming Eid-ul-Adha in the district. The meeting was attended by SP, ADC, SE PHE, ACR, SDMs, AC Food...

Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the Haryana Government is working rapidly towards making the state a leading hub for electric vehicle (EV) and automobile manufacturing in the country. With this objective, the Chief Minister held detailed discussions...

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the 5th meeting of the Multi Disciplinary Committee (MDC) on Traffic Management System to review the implementation of a comprehensive action plan aimed at easing traffic congestion and improving mobility in the twin...

Haryana is focusing on futuristic skill development and technology-based vocational education, with the State Government planning major initiatives in Artificial Intelligence, green technologies, digital skilling and industry-linked training systems. During...

Advisor to Chief Minister, Nasir Aslam Wani, today conducted an extensive public outreach programme at the RAABITA office, Canal Road, Jammu, under the RAABITA initiative. A large number of public delegations and individuals from across the Jammu division met...

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today chaired a meeting of the Sub-Committee constituted to examine the issues related to Gair Mumkin Khads in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting, held at the Civil Secretariat Srinagar, was attended by Minister for...

Haryana’s Energy, Transport and Labour Minister, Sh. Anil Vij strongly reacted to former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee’s statement that the BJP government in Delhi would not last long. He said that defeated and rejected political figures make such...

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today attended the Border Security Force (BSF) Investiture Ceremony and Rustamji Memorial Lecture as the Chief Guest in New Delhi. Several dignitaries including the Director of the Intelligence...

Under the ongoing campaign “Har Shukarvaar, Dengue Te Vaar”, teams of the District Health Department conducted special inspections for dengue prevention in various government and private offices across the district. Civil Surgeon Dr. Sangeeta Jain also visited...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday co-chaired a meeting with Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterway, Sarbananda Sonowal, to directly engage with India's exporters, importers and port authorities to facilitate the smoother flow of trade amid...

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said that Maharashtra will emerge as the leading hub of AI innovation in the country, adding that AI is the most powerful medium of transformation for the future and there is a need to adopt AI in every sphere of...

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Friday that the state government is making continuous efforts to protect wildlife and strengthen biodiversity across the state. Speaking at the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) pre-summit event organised...

India-Russia cooperation in maritime, shipbuilding and education sectors was discussed during a high-level courtesy meeting held in Gandhinagar between Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Russian Federation's Consul General in Mumbai, Ivan Fetisov, with both sides...

Bollywood actor Rajkummar Rao and his wife Patralekhaa have pushed the release date of their production title. ‘Raftaar’, which was earlier set to release on July 24, will now bow in theatres on October 16 during the extended Dussehra weekend. Rajkummar Rao and...

In an unfortunate development, as many as six persons, including two minor girls, lost their lives in a tragic road accident in the Purusottampur area of Odisha’s Ganjam district on Friday. As per reports, an auto-rickshaw carrying 10 members of a family...

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal praised the Punjab Police for exposing a major cyber terror network and arresting the main accused from West Bengal. Addressing a press conference in Amritsar on Friday, MLA Kuldeep...

MLA Bram Shanker Jimpa has unveiled the distribution of ration kits here in ward no 21 and 26 under Punjab Government’s ‘Meri Rasoi’ yojana terming this initiative a historic welfare measure to benefit nearly 40 lakh families across the state. While distributing...

Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh, today met Karnataka Chief Minister, Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru and discussed various welfare initiatives and development activities being implemented in both states. During the meeting, the two...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that the government has resolved not only to stop infiltration but also identify every single illegal person “one by one” and push them out of the country. Delivering the K.F. Rustomji Lecture organised in memory...

In a remarkable achievement, the Department of Paediatric Surgery at Government Rajindra Hospital successfully saved the life of a one-day-old female child born with a critical congenital anomaly. Disclosing this, Punjab Medical Education & Research...

Justice (Retd.) Chander Bhushan Barowalia, the Lokayukta of Himachal Pradesh, called on the Governor Kavinder Gupta at lok Bhavan today. On the occasion Justice (Retd.) Chander Bhushan Barowalia presented the Annual Report of the Lokayukta Office to the Governor...

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that India is entering a decisive phase...

Governor Kavinder Gupta released a poetry collection titled 'Shauryabodh' authored by senior journalist Sanjeev Verma Lok Bhavan today. Congratulating Sanjeev Verma on the publication of the book, the Governor said that literature serves as a mirror of society...

Governor Kavinder Gupta released a book 'My Himachal, My Journey' authored by retired IAS officer Dr. Srikant Baldi at Lok Bhavan today. The book is an account of Dr. Baldi’s administrative journey, professional experiences and his deep association with Himachal...

Bollywood actress Sharvari, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Main Vapas Aaunga’, has identified an interesting pattern in Imtiaz Ali’s storytelling. The actress pointed to the strong coming-of-age themes. The actress spoke with IANS along...

Lovely Professional University (LPU) conducted an intensive six week Faculty Induction Program (FIP) on the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Research, reiterating its commitment to building an AI enabled academic ecosystem where innovation...

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed support for the idea of forming an Indian Premier League (IPL) team representing Bihar, stating that the government is working in “mission mode” to strengthen cricket infrastructure and opportunities for young...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that India and Japan have shared a strong strategic and economic partnership for many years. He stated that resilient supply chains can be built in collaboration with Japan to create a next-generation industrial...

OSD to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Sukhveer Singh, spearheaded an intensive election campaign in Wards No. 16 and 17 of Dhuri in support of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidates, drawing large crowds and enthusiastic public participation. In Ward No. 16, while...

The Department of Management, University School of Management Studies of Rayat Bahra University, in collaboration with Catalyst Career Club, organised a workshop on “Performance Marketing” to provide students with practical exposure to the rapidly evolving...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal said opening the innings with Virat Kohli in his debut IPL season gave him clarity on how to construct an innings, and reflected on the technical and mental adjustments that have shaped his career.Padikkal...

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday shared a light moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by taking a selfie ahead of the talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. Before the meeting at the Hyderabad House, President Christodoulides and PM...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that ties between India and Cyprus have been elevated to a strategic partnership. He said that Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides' visit to India marks the "next milestone" in the shared journey of the two...

Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Friday defended the controversial “Cockroach Janta Party” (CJP), asserting that claims portraying the movement as a Pakistani-manufactured conspiracy were “too simplistic” and stressing that a vast majority of its followers...

Actress Nia Sharma hilariously revisited one of her most terrifying moments from her season of ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi’. She shared an old clip from the stunt-based reality show on social media where Nia is seen visibly panicking and breaking down in tears before...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said education remains central to the state’s vision of inclusive and holistic development, asserting that economic growth becomes meaningful only when it positively impacts every citizen.Addressing a gathering...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Friday. The talks are expected to focus on further strengthening bilateral cooperation in various areas of mutual interest including...

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio intensified pressure on Cuba, describing the island nation as a failed state and a continuing national security threat to the United States. Speaking separately in Florida and at the White House,...

Bollywood actress Rasika Dugal has shared a glimpse from the look test days to shooting with Saif Ali Khan and press days for her latest release “Kartavya”. Sharing a photo dump on Instagram, the actress started with her look test for her character Varsha Malik.She...

Trinamool Congress supremo and former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has convened an emergency meeting with all the party councillors in Kolkata Municipal Corporation, following successive notices from the KMC to her nephew Abhishek Banerjee’s multiple...

If sources in the industry are to be believed, the makers of actor, composer, editor, and filmmaker Vijay Antony's next emotionally rich, content-driven film 'Appa Kutty', which is being directed by Mu. Maran, are looking to release the film in August this...

Bollywood couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal will be attending the official launch of New Zealand’s first-ever Indian film festival, The Indian Film Festival of New Zealand (TIFFNZ) on June 2. The couple reflected on the importance of film festivals and said that...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday shared details about his meeting with the Council of Ministers, saying that discussions focused on boosting ‘Ease of Living’, improving the ‘Ease of Doing Business’, and accelerating reforms to realise the shared vision...

US President Donald Trump has said that Washington and Tehran were close to finalising a broad peace agreement after a series of calls with leaders from the Middle East and South Asia, including Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir and leaders of Gulf...

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday said that literature has long served as a guiding light in the progress of civilisation, society and the preservation of culture. Addressing the Manipur State Award for Literature, 2024 presentation ceremony,...

Captain Shreyas Iyer struck his maiden IPL century to guide Punjab Kings to a seven‑wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants and break their six-game losing streak to keep their playoff hopes alive in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2027 at the BRSABV Ekana Cricket...

Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday that Rajasthan has immense potential to become a major hub for electronics manufacturing, highlighting the Centre's push to expand the sector under Prime Minister Narendra...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi and held extensive discussions on the state's future growth trajectory, infrastructure expansion, and long-term economic development roadmap.The...

Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Ram Mohan Naidu, along with his family members, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday. The Union Minister described the meeting as a truly memorable and emotional moment for him and his family.Posting on...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 after sustaining an injury to his left ring finger during the match against Punjab Kings and will now return home for...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday inaugurated and inspected various development projects in the Shalimar Bagh Assembly constituency, reiterating that the Government is working to strengthen infrastructure at the local level.During the visit, she...

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that the state government has taken a major step towards the overall development of Bengaluru by initiating the construction of an international-standard cricket stadium at Suryanagar near the city, which...

At Ahmedabad's Science City, children who had recently regained hearing and speech through Gujarat's cochlear implant support programme met Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in an interaction that brought together medical rehabilitation outcomes and personal...

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, addressed the 23rd Convocation Ceremony of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government...

“A nation that manufactures its own weaponry writes its own destiny,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he, along with Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis, inaugurated a Defence Manufacturing Complex of a private sector company, NIBE...

Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma today conducted an extensive tour of NH-144A and the RTS Road to inspect the progress of ongoing developmental works, assess road connectivity issues and review the functioning of various public institutions and...

A delegation of Save Youth Save Future Foundation, comprising District Head Shopian Shri Rasik Ahmed Sheikh, District Head Anantnag Adv. Shahid-ul-Islam, and Zonal Coordinator South Kashmir Shri Irshad Ahmad Bhat, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj...

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A delegation of Deaf Cricket Association J&K led by Shri Umar Ashraf Beigh called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today....

To strengthen the ongoing campaign against substance abuse, Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today flagged off an Information, Education and Communication Van from the DC Office Complex. While briefing the media, the Deputy Commissioner informed...

Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today visited the Lakhanpur Corridor and chaired a meeting at the DDC Council Building to review preparedness and arrangements for the forthcoming Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026. The meeting was attended by SP Operations...

Deputy Commissioner Poonch Ashok Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting of the District Level Advisory Committee (DLAC) on Food and Healthy Diets at the DC Office to review food safety measures and promote healthy dietary practices in the district.During the...

Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan today conducted an extensive visit to Lamber Banihal to assess the arrangements for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra (SANJY)-2026. He inspected ongoing arrangements being made by the line departments at the Yatra camp...

A meeting of the District Level Committee on Change of Land Use (CLU) was convened today to review the status of Change of Land Use (CLU) cases. The meeting was chaired by the Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan and attended by Assistant Commissioner...

District Development Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek today chaired a meeting to review the progress of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) 1.0 and 2.0 in the district and assess the status of implementation across various blocks.The meeting was attended...

District Administration Reasi today organised a felicitation ceremony for meritorious girl students of government schools of the District. The event was held under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative here at PM SHRI Government Girls Higher Secondary...

Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today chaired a meeting to assess the progress on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) data updation and verification of 5G Street Furniture mapping in the district. ‎‎The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the status of...

Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting with officers of the line departments to review pre-monsoon and flood preparedness measures across the district. During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on several critical aspects...

Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today visited Chingus to inspect the installation of the Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system on the Rajouri–Poonch National Highway. He also chaired a meeting with concerned officers to expedite its operationalization.During...

Department of Youth Services and Sports Udhampur today organised the District Level Inter-Zonal Tournament for U/14 and U/17 Boys here at the Subash Stadium. As many as 403 student players from 11 zones of the District are taking part in the tournament featuring...

Deputy Commissioner Doda Krishan Lal today chaired a comprehensive review meeting at the Meeting Hall of the DC Office Complex to assess the district’s readiness for handling emergencies arising due to heavy rainfall, flash floods, landslides, road blockades...

Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), PWD (R&B), Anil Kumar Singh, today visited Village GolPattan under the Vibrant Village Programme. The visit aimed to assess the on-ground requirements and interact with the locals to accelerate inclusive development in the...

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Information Technology, ARI & Trainings, Satish Sharma, today addressed a grand gathering of NCC cadets and Associate NCC Officers (ANOs) from across the country...

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited DH Pora Kulgam and inaugurated Primary School at Satrajan Bangiward. he also laid foundation stone for construction of Additional Classroom (ACR) building at Government...

The Hon’ble Mr. Justice Surya Kant, Chief Justice of India, virtually graced the 11th Convocation of the Central University of Punjab. During the event, the university conferred 1073 PG/Ph.D. Degrees and awarded 44 Gold Medals were awarded to meritorious...

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today released the second edition of the novel 'Bazaar' authored by Niranjan Dev Sharma. The book chronicles important social and political events from 1971 to 1992. The Chief Minister appreciated the work and described...

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Saturday intensified his attack on the BJP-led Union Government over the record transfer of nearly ₹2.87 lakh crore from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to the Centre, stating that the Modi Government was increasingly...

Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that among all forms of service, imparting education is the noblest. He said that merely taking birth does not make a person truly human; education shapes an individual into a responsible human being...

Dr. Ajay Gupta, MLA from the Central Assembly Constituency, today inaugurated development work to improve three parks in the Shakti Nagar area. MLA Dr. Gupta stated that all parks in the Central Assembly Constituency will be renovated. He stated that the...

Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Minga Sherpa today chaired a review meeting with officers of line departments and representatives of the banks to assess the progress achieved under the HADP, JKCIP and other credit-linked schemes in the district. At the outset,...

Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting here at the DC Office Complex to review the progress of Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan (JSJB) 2.0 in the district. The meeting was attended by ADDC Surinder Mohan Sharma; DFO Kathua Ankit Sinha;...

The sixth edition of the NBC2 2K26 Navodayan Brotherhood Cricket Championship-2026 was inaugurated today at the Sports Stadium Doda. The two-day cricket championship has brought together Navodayan alumni teams and cricket enthusiasts from different parts...

Amid growing concerns over weather-induced losses to the Horticulture and Agriculture sectors, Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Department, Javid Ahmad Dar, on Saturday undertook an extensive...

Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology & Environment and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana, today chaired an exhaustive meeting to review implementation of the Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006,...

Governor Kavinder Gupta today emphasized the need to preserve the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Himachal Pradesh by documenting and promoting the various local dialects spoken across the State. He said that the dialects of Himachal reflect the identity,...

Maharatna PSU Oil India Limited has successfully unlocked a new gas-bearing pay zone in Rajasthan’s Dandewala field, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Saturday. In a post on social media platform X, the minister said the development...

Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the Bihar AI Summit-2026 on Saturday at the Urja Auditorium in Patna, highlighting the growing role of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance and law enforcement. Addressing the gathering,...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the "sustained progress" in bilateral cooperation across a wide range of sectors, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) stated on Saturday.  Rubio called on Prime Minister Modi soon...

Cabinet Minister Advocate Barinder Kumar Goyal stated that under the visionary leadership of AAP Supremo Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the revolutionary reforms introduced by the Aam Aadmi Party government in the fields of health...

Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that the Shaheed Smarak dedicated to the First War of Independence of 1857 will be inaugurated soon. He directed the concerned officials and authorities that since Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh...

Haryana Governor and Chancellor of Pt. Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, on Saturday called upon young medical graduates to dedicate themselves to service with compassion, ethics and a spirit of commitment. He said...

Haryana Social Justice, Empowerment, SCs & BCs Welfare and Antyodaya (SEWA) Minister , Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi on Saturday  chaired a meeting of the District Development and Monitoring Committee in the conference hall of the Mini Secretariat, Fatehabad....

Haryana Social Justice, Empowerment, SCs & BCs Welfare and Antyodaya (SEWA) Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi, said that timely resolution of public grievances is among the government’s top priorities. He directed officers to deal with citizens’ complaints...

Visiting US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon after his arrival in New Delhi and extended an invite on behalf of US President Donald Trump for PM Modi to visit the White House in the near future.After the...

The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today Joined Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Padyatra in Shopian where citizens from all walks of life vowed that narco‑terrorists will be driven out from every corner of UT of Jammu Kashmir. Addressing the gathering, the...

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Transport Department to assess the progress achieved in road safety, traffic enforcement, technology integration and implementation of key recommendations aimed at improving traffic...

Union Minister for Communication and Development of North East Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday held a cordial and detailed meeting here with Hemant Khandelwal, the BJP chief of Madhya Pradesh. The interaction, which lasted nearly one hour, took place...

Satsang is the only medium where a person experiences inner peace, love, and mutual harmony. Here, everyone loves one another selflessly and adopts the virtues of humility and selfless service. A person who comes here and stays away from ego while considering...

After the change of government in West Bengal, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has taken a big step to bring transparency in the recruitment process in the state. From now on, it will be mandatory to provide carbon copies of OMR sheets to the candidates who...

Union Minister for Railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw, visited Jaipur on Saturday and participated in a 'Rozgar Mela (employment fair)' held at the Rajasthan Constitution Club, where appointment letters were distributed to 420 youths selected for various central government...

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, gave a key message of environmental conservation by planting saplings at Sant Kabir Kutir on Saturday. Minister of State for Sports, Sh. Gaurav Gautam, was also present on the occasion.The Chief Minister said that...

The makers of one of the most anticipated movies at the moment, "Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai" unveiled the gripping trailer from the romantic comedy on Saturday. The project marks the fourth professional association of the father and son duo, David and...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various Government departments and organisations at the 19th Rozgar Mela today at 11 AM via video conferencing. Addressing the gathering, he...

Despite a 55-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their final league fixture, Defending Champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) concluded the league stage at the top of the points table with 18 points and a superior net run rate, ending the league phase...

Actor Harshvardhan Rane shared his mantra for building muscle, which includes exercise, food, proper recovery, and the most important tip, “even touching mangoes is not allowed.” Harshvardhan shared a string of videos and pictures of himself lying down on...

Ahead of the re-conduct of the NEET-UG examination after an alleged paper leak, the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation has announced free bus travel for all NEET candidates across the state. Making the announcement, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary said...

The coal mine accident in north China's Shanxi Province has left 82 dead, with nine others still trapped, according to Xinhua reporters at the site. The gas explosion occurred on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan County, with rescue operations...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly-appointed youth in various government departments and organisations at the 19th Rozgar Mela on Saturday and said that the world is very excited about India's youth and technological...

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC), Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Uttarkashi on Saturday to review polling booths and assess the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) activities in the border district of Uttarakhand. On his arrival, Uttarakhand Chief Electoral...

Popular actor Gautham Ram Karthik has released the first loo of director Jai Sakthi Prakash's upcoming film 'Badam Kheer', featuring actors Shivakumar and Ann Sheetal in the lead. Taking to his social media timelines, actor Gautham Karthik wrote, "Happy to reveal...

Hollywood actress Penelope Cruz said she "thought she was about to die" after she suffered a worrying brain aneurysm scare during production on her latest movie, “The Black Ball”. The 52-year-old actress has revealed that she "thought she was about to die" after...

Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway has spoken up about her struggles with her vision, and how she managed her life back then, for the first time. ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ actress, 43, revealed that she was "legally blind" in one eye for a decade, reports ‘People’...

Actor Prakash Raj has wrapped up a “fantastic” shoot for the upcoming film “Drishyam 3” starring Ajay Devgn and Tabu. Prakash shared a glimpse of the shoot. He posted a picture featuring himself. In the image, the actor’s back is towards the camera, and a...

US President Donald Trump claimed that Iran was seeking negotiations after recent US military actions, saying Tehran’s military capabilities had been severely weakened and insisting the country “will never have a nuclear weapon”. Addressing a rally in New...

The new and ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi and claimed to have received assurances from the Prime Minister for all necessary Central assistance in smoothly running the new Bharatiya...

In a major push to save groundwater and promote sustainable paddy cultivation, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister S. Gurmeet Singh Khudian announced that the state has set a target of bringing 5 lakh acres under the Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR)...

MLA Dr. Ajay Gupta, representing the Central Assembly constituency, today inaugurated the construction of streets in the Walled City. MLA Dr. Ajay Gupta stated that development work in the Walled City will continue at a rapid pace. He stated that the construction...

Municipal Corporation Barnala has emerged as the frontrunner across Punjab in the first phase of Census 2027, with census activities initiated in 100 percent of the blocks. Deputy Commissioner Barnala-cum-Principal Census Officer Harpreet Singh, IAS congratulated...

Although nearly nine months are still left before the Assembly elections, political activities have already intensified in the Lehra constituency. While leaders of opposition parties are searching for political ground, the development and welfare works carried...

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today said that the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab has lost the moral authority to continue as there is complete lawlessness and anarchy prevailing everywhere across the state. “This is high time...

Reaffirming CM Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s commitment to farmers, Power Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond today said that the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has made comprehensive arrangements to ensure 8 hours uninterrupted power supply...

In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug free state, Counter Intelligence (CI) Ferozepur has busted a cross-border drug smuggling module with the arrest of four accused persons and recovered 28.12 kg heroin along with ₹9.5...

OSD Sukhveer Singh, representing Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, carried out an extensive door-to-door campaign across Dhuri today, reaching households and engaging directly with residents while seeking support for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). He...

Under the guidance of BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, a large-scale public awareness campaign was launched today in the Central Assembly constituency of Amritsar to make Punjab drug-free. As part of the campaign, milk, curd, lassi and desi ghee...

Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij has always remained dedicated to public service, and another example of this commitment was witnessed today when hundreds of members of the Haryana Roadways Workers Union gathered outside his residence in Ambala Cantonment...

Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij said that when students complete their education and move forward in life, a piece of their heart always remains in the educational institution where they studied. He said that no matter where life takes...

To mark the historic and decisive victory of the United Democratic Front (UDF) in the Kerala Legislative Assembly elections, the Indian Overseas Congress (Kerala Chapter, Australia) hosted a grand function, ‘Victory Celebrations 2026’, at the Australian...

Chairman Dalvir Singh Dhillon of the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation carried out an intensive door-to-door campaign in Ward No. 17 of Dhuri today, seeking support for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate Billa Singh. He interacted with residents across...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state government will provide land for the construction of a Dharamshala in Kaithal in the name of Maharishi Kashyap. He also announced that a chowk in Indri will be named after Maharishi Kashyap...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said Mobile Vans equipped with veterinary specialists and attendants will soon provide doorstep veterinary treatment services to livestock owners between 6 am and 10 pm everyday through toll-free number 1962. He...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every sector and stressed that the state cannot afford to miss the opportunities emerging from the technological shift. In a post on social media platform...

Riding on KL Rahul’s fluent half‑century and a clinical bowling performance led by Lungi Ngidi and Kuldeep Yadav, Delhi Capitals signed off their IPL 2026 campaign with a clinical 40‑run win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Sunday.Inserted into...

US President Donald Trump on Sunday defended his administration's ongoing negotiations with Iran, sharply criticising the Obama-era nuclear agreement and asserting that the current talks would prevent Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. In a post on...

Three children of a family were killed in a road accident after a speeding truck collided with an e-rickshaw near the Matguwa petrol pump on Bijawar Road in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district on Sunday. The tragic incident claimed the lives of the three...

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday said that the unprecedented ethnic crisis in the state has caused immense hardship to all communities and stressed the need for unity and collective progress. Inaugurating the newly constructed “Multipurpose...

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday visited major manufacturing facilities at the Industrial Parks in Khordha district. According to an official statement, CM Majhi’s visit highlighted the government's robust ecosystem support, spanning employment-intensive...

Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, popularly known as Lalan Singh, said on Sunday that the Centre aims to make Mizoram not only self-sufficient in fish production but also a fish-exporting state in the future.The Union...

Inaugurating development works in Shiv Vihar Colony of the Bawana Assembly constituency, Delhi Minister and area MLA Ravinder Indraj Singh said that the Delhi government is undertaking extensive development of rural areas through the Chief Minister Development Fund.He...

Assuring tribals that the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) will not infringe upon their rights, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday that the government is committed to protecting forests, which are like fortresses that guard tribals’ culture and livelihood.Speaking...

Jofra Archer produced a brilliant all-round effort when it mattered the most, claiming 3-17 after smashing a 15-ball 32 as Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 30 runs in a must-win match at the Wankhede Stadium and sealed a berth in the Playoffs of...

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Sunday chaired a review meeting here over preparations for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Uttarakhand, an official said. During the meeting held at the State Guest House in Bijapur,...

India and the United States are close to finalising a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement that will be "beneficial", "sustainable", and aligned with the national interests of both countries, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday. He also underlined...

With the larger objective of rejuvenation of the Yamuna, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta approved a series of ambitious projects worth over Rs 1,000 crore to strengthen the city’s water management, sewage treatment and water supply systems.She said the Delhi...

External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday discussed the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and regional, global, and multilateral issues of mutual interest. EAM Jaishankar stated that he...

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah today addressed the ‘Janjati Sanskriti Samagam’ organised in New Delhi on the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary year of Bhagwan Birsa Munda as the Chief Guest.In his address, Union Home...

A delegation of Traders Association Central Lal Chowk, Srinagar led by its President Shri Feroz Ahmad Baba called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and put-forth various important issues of traders’ community....

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs (FS&CA), Information Technology, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma, today emphasized youth empowerment, healthy lifestyle, sports culture and collective...

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today visited the bereaved family in Budgam to express solidarity and condolences following the tragic incident that has shaken the area. Interacting with the family members,...

Patiala Locomotive Works (PLW) achieved a significant milestone with the inauguration of its first passenger locomotive equipped with the advanced Kavach safety system. The locomotive was formally inaugurated by Sushil Kumar Srivastava, Principal Chief Administrative...

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday unveiled one of the biggest sports promotion drives in Punjab’s history, honouring 87 Maharaja Ranjit Singh Awardees and 1,070 medal-winning athletes with prize money worth ₹32.05 crore while announcing a...

Governor Kavinder Gupta said that the media is not merely a platform for news and entertainment but a powerful force capable of guiding society, spreading awareness and inspiring positive transformation. The Governor was addressing the gathering as the Chief...

A highly inspiring and interactive session titled “Lead Like a Legend: Lessons from History’s Greatest Minds” was organised at the auditorium of RBU for the Students of Rayat Bahra International School. The event aimed to motivate students with leadership...

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal today said the SAD was committed to spending Rs 500 crore towards the integrated development of Naya Gaon once it formed the government in the State.Addressing a public meeting here while campaigning for...

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film ‘Main Vapas Aaunga’, has spoken up on the film’s casting process, and said that the film’s lead actress Sharvari comes with a lot of exuberance. The filmmaker spoke with IANS during the...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the residence of Member of Parliament Er Rashid and MLA Langate Khursheed Ahmed Sheikh to offer his heartfelt condolences on the demise of their father, Khizar Mohammad Sheikh, who passed away last week after a prolonged...

Farmers’ welfare and the holistic development of villages are top priorities for the Delhi government, said Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday during an interaction with agriculturists. The Chief Minister engaged in dialogue with a delegation of farmers at...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday asked the energy department to ensure uninterrupted electricity supply across the state, in rural belts as well as urban areas, in view of the extreme heat and increasing demand for electricity. He also...

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya today inaugurated several new sports infrastructure facilities at SAI NCoE Gandhinagar, reaffirming the Government's commitment towards building world-class high-performance sporting ecosystems...

The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the ‘Special National Integration Camp’ organised by National Cadet Corps (NCC) Directorate, Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh. During his interaction with NCC cadets from across the country, the Lieutenant...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday spoke to the parents of the 10-year-old girl who was found murdered near Sulur in Coimbatore district, offering condolences and assuring them that the government would ensure the strictest punishment for...

Actress Zareen Khan called her niece Aizel Khan 'love at first sight' as she celebrated her 1st birthday on Sunday. She added that with all the challenges posed by the year gone by, Aizel has emerged as a blessing for her, bringing immense happiness into her...

Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse today visited the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) Assam and the High Performance Centre in Guwahati, where she interacted with athletes, coaches, sports science experts, and officials...

In a powerful celebration of fitness, youth participation, and India’s growing sporting ambitions, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse today led the Special Commonwealth Games Edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at the Indian...

Hollywood actress Hayden Panettiere has shared that she equated praise with love as a child. The 36-year-old actress first found fame as a child, and her mother, the former actor Lesley Vogel, managed her professional and financial affairs in the early part of...

The 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle today witnessed massive participation across more than 8,000 locations nationwide, commemorating Commonwealth Games Day and building momentum toward the historic 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.Leading...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday outlined India’s five-point approach on key regional and global issues, stressing that New Delhi advocates dialogue and diplomacy for conflict resolution, supports uninterrupted maritime commerce,...

Actress Tridha Choudhury revealed the one Bollywood actor she would love to work with. Speaking exclusively to IANS, the 'Aashram' actress revealed that she is a big admirer of Ranveer Singh and hence would love to share screen with the 'Dhurandhar' actor.Tridha...

Bollywood couple Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal never miss a chance to pull each other's leg. In the latest video on social media, the lovebirds were seen sweating it out in the gym together. Praising the dedication of the 'Dabangg' actress, Zaheer was heard...

Thousands of young cyclists gathered at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre in Ahmedabad on Sunday for a large-scale cycling event organised to mark Commonwealth Games Day and the 75th edition of ‘Fit India: Sundays on Cycle’, with Union Sports Minister Mansukh...

The 75th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative was celebrated on Commonwealth Games Day with significant enthusiasm throughout Delhi and Gujarat, bringing together Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.The...

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar arrived at the Kharsali helipad in the Uttarkashi district on Sunday, where administrative officials accorded him a warm welcome. Tight security and administrative arrangements have been put in place in the Kharsali...

The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME), Government of India, organised an Entrepreneur Awareness & Special Vendor Development Programme (EA&SVDP) in association with the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI)...

Reaffirming the Chandigarh Administration’s commitment to transparent, responsive and citizen-centric governance, the Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria, today conducted a Samaadhaan Shivir for the residents of Maloya.The...

Punjab has put its administrative machinery on war footing for the smooth execution of Census 2027: Phase-I – Houselisting and Housing Operations, with 11 districts and seven Municipal Corporations have demonstrated outstanding field mobilisation, reflecting...

Sh. H. Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary, U.T. Chandigarh, today chaired a strategic review meeting to assess the annual progress and performance of the Department of Industries for the Financial Year 2025-26. The meeting was attended by Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav,...

Promising cricketer Krish Bhagat was accorded a warm welcome today by family members, local residents and cricket enthusiasts upon his arrival at his residence in Jalandhar. On this occasion, Punjab Horticulture, Freedom Fighters and Defence Services Welfare Minister...

Director Census Operations cum Citizen Registration, Himachal Pradesh, Deep Shikha Sharma, called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today and apprised him of various aspects of Census-2027. During the meeting, the Director of Census informed...

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda reviewed preparedness and surveillance measures for Ebola disease in view of the recent outbreak in some parts of Africa, here today. At the outset, the Union Health Minister stated that...

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a programme organized by the Shimla Hotel and Restaurant Association on Sunday evening, said that developing the tourism industry remains a key priority of the state government and concerted...

Atam Nagar MLA Kulwant Singh Sidhu on Monday strongly criticised the BJP-led Union Government over the continuous increase in petrol and diesel prices during the last few days, stating that the rising fuel costs have badly affected the common man and disrupted...

Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer Mrs. Komal Mittal today held a meeting with representatives of various political parties regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls scheduled to commence in the district from June 25,...

A high-level delegation led by Dr. Eva Ortega-Paíno, Secretary General, Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, Govt of Spain, called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar discussed various facets of cooperation between India and Japan with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, in New Delhi on Monday. “Delighted to welcome FM Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan to New Delhi...

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Monday announced several initiatives to strengthen the cooperative dairy sector in Mizoram. During his visit to the Mizoram Multi-Commodity Producers Cooperative...

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, presided over TEXPROCIL Export Awards 2023–24 ceremony in Mumbai today. The Cotton Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), sponsored by the Government of India, organized the...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said negotiations with Iran were “proceeding nicely” and called for several Middle Eastern countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Pakistan, to join the Abraham Accords as part of a broader regional settlement....

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri on 66 distinguished personalities at the first Civil Investiture Ceremony for 2026 held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring achievers from public affairs, arts, literature,...

BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Monday said India is creating unprecedented opportunities for youth under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi through growth in the semiconductor sector, startups, digital innovation, and skill development...

Ahead of his superannuation later this month, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan chaired the concluding Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting on Monday, an official said. General Chauhan has been serving as the second CDS since September 30, 2022,...

Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in Assam on Monday and held discussions with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, with both sides underlining the deep-rooted civilisational ties between India and Bhutan and the growing role of Assam in strengthening...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Monday presented a comprehensive roadmap to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan aimed at improving the state’s Performance Grading Index (PGI), while admitting that Meghalaya has remained at the bottom of the rankings...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Monday met Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi ahead of Tuesday's Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, highlighting that the special strategic and global partnership between both countries...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s captain Rajat Patidar believes execution under pressure and staying committed to the team’s strengths will be decisive when RCB face Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday night. The two sides shared the spoils in their league-stage...

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Monday launched the ‘Vande Ganga Water Conservation Mass Campaign – 2026' (Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan) by performing Jal Pujan at the historic Bandh Baretha Dam in Bharatpur on the occasion of Ganga Dashami.Emphasising...

President Droupadi Murmu on Monday conferred the Padma Vibhushan on legendary Bollywood actor Dharmendra posthumously and renowned classical violinist Dr N. Rajam during a Civil Investiture Ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.Dharmendra was honoured...

The Gujarat government on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Meta to introduce WhatsApp-based delivery of government services, with officials describing it as a step towards expanding citizen-centric digital governance across the state.The...

The makers of ace director Pandiraaj's eagerly awaited upcoming film, 'Parimala & Co', featuring actors Jayaram and Urvasi in the lead, have now announced their film would hit screens on June 5 this year. Taking to its X timeline to make the announcement,...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and vision, stating that the last 12 years have been truly historic and transformative. He said the nation has shed its image of dependency and emerged as an...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Monday announced a major crop loan waiver scheme for farmers who have availed loans through cooperative banks, offering significant relief to small and marginal farmers across the state. The announcement was made...

Rafael Jodar made a strong impression on the biggest clay-court stage with a commanding win in his French Open debut. He defeated Aleksandar Kovacevic 6-1, 6-0, 6-4 in just one hour and 34 minutes on Monday at Roland Garros. The 19-year-old Spaniard came to...

Film body Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has announced a non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh after Farhan Akhtar raised a grievance against the 'Dhurandhar' actor following his exit from "Don 3".FWICE...

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday kicked off a five-day workshop on “Risk Management and Electoral Resilience” for delegates of 12 nations at the India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM), said an official.The...

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Monday alleged that the Central government is not procuring even 30 per cent of the food grains produced by the farmers. During separate interactions with delegations of CPI and CPI-M leaders, he stated that although...

In order to ensure smooth and peaceful observance of forthcoming auspicious month of Muharram-ul-Haram, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today convened a meeting here to review preparedness measures, assess departmental readiness and take...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore, today conducted an extensive visit to major religious places across Ganderbal town to take stock of arrangements in place for smooth conduct of Eid prayers during the upcoming religious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha.During...

Dr. Farooq Ahmad Dar, Vice President, Sewa Bharti J&K UT and Shri Fayaz Ahmad Mir, Kashmir Prabhari, Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today. They projected various important matters pertaining to strengthening...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, Jatin Kishore today chaired a detailed review meeting to assess the implementation and progress of the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP) and Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement Project (JKCIP)...

Minister for Agriculture Production, Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Cooperative and Election Departments, Javid Ahmad Dar, today visited Kissan Ghar and J&K Agro cold storage facilities in New Delhi and reviewed the progress of ongoing works as well...

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today visited Gulmarg to assess the rescue operations launched after a technical snag disrupted the functioning of the Gondola service. Despite difficult terrain and slippery conditions caused by continuous movement...

Deputy Commissioner Udhampur Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the Regional Transport Authority and District Road Safety Committee to review and strengthen road safety measures in the district. The meeting was attended by the Superintending Engineer PWD,...

Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State (IC), Ministry of Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, chaired the fourth meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee of the Ministry of Ayush in New Delhi. The meeting focused on...

An impressive felicitation programme was organised by the Gujjar Bakerwal Employees Association today at Gujjar Bakerwal Hostel Udhampur. Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa honoured the meritorious students for their outstanding academic achievements.Addressing...

The week-long “Jan Bhagidaari Week” campaign concluded today at the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex Doda in the presence of District Development Commissioner Krishan Lal, district officers and representatives from various departments.The campaign,...

The Department of Youth Services and Sports Reasi today organised a District Level Inter-Zonal Sports Competition for the under 14 and under-17 age groups here at General Zorawar Singh Sports Stadium. The sports event featured competitions in Kho-Kho, Kabaddi,...

A theme-based Mushaira under the ongoing Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan campaign was organized today by the District Administration Udhampur here at Bhartiya College of Education. The initiative aimed to spread awareness against drug abuse and encourage youth...

Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, IT, Youth Services & Sports, Transport and Science & Technology, Satish Sharma today called upon young people to embrace education, discipline and sports as the pillars of personal growth and nation-building.The...

Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting of the district officers to review the progress achieved under the ongoing Self Enumeration initiative of Census 2027 and the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyan (NMJKA).The Deputy Commissioner...

In a significant step towards strengthening India’s global leadership in traditional wellness and natural products, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AYUSHEXCIL and the Spices Board of India in the presence of Shri Prataprao Jadhav,...

Member Legislative Assembly(AC 52-Doda),  Mehraj Din Malik along with District Development Commissioner Krishan Lal, today presided over a comprehensive meeting regarding the preparation and implementation of the GIS-based Master Plan for Doda Town.At...

Deputy Commissioner Kathua Rajesh Sharma today chaired a meeting of district officers to review and finalise arrangements for the smooth and peaceful celebration of Eid-ul-Azha across the district. The meeting was attended by  ADDC  Surinder Mohan...

A meeting to review the progress of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana was held today at the Office of the Deputy Commissioner Samba. Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan chaired the meeting attended by senior functionaries from JPDCL, representatives from other...

District Development Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan today chaired a meeting here in the meeting Hall of the District Administrative Complex to review the formulation of annual PRI, BDC, DDC, ABDP, APDP and SSY plans by the Rural Development Department under...

District Administration Srinagar’s Rolling Trophy Inter College Cricket Tournament 2026, organized under the Youth Empowerment and Engagement Programme, today concluded with a valedictory function held at SP College Srinagar, marking the successful culmination...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today conducted a comprehensive visit to Bone and Joint (B&J) Hospital and the Sunner Kul Bund Road behind Super Specialty Hospital Shreen Bagh to inspect ongoing traffic decongestion measures and infrastructure...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Akshay Labroo today chaired a meeting of the District Level NCORD Committee to review the impact and progress achieved under the ongoing 100-day anti-drug campaign being implemented across the district. Senior Superintendent...

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo today chaired the meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) of the Department of Disaster Management, Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction (DMRR&R) to review and approve a series of significant initiatives aimed...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met legislators, Vice Chancellors and various delegations at the Civil Secretariat here and discussed a wide range of issues concerning regional development, public welfare, higher education, healthcare and infrastructure.A...

Haryana Chief Minister and Chairman, Sonipat Metropolitan Development Authority (SMDA), Sh. Nayab Singh Saini chaired the third meeting of the Authority. In the meeting several important agenda items related to the overall development of the Sonipat Metropolitan...

Haryana Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda said that providing maximum employment opportunities to youth is the main objective of the State Government, and efforts are being made in this direction. He directed officers to ensure 100 percent placement for...

Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa said that under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the state government is working with transparency, accountability and public welfare as its top priorities....

Haryana has adopted a comprehensive and technology-driven approach to tackle air pollution, with a strong focus on sustainable mobility, enhanced environmental monitoring and improved urban infrastructure. As part of its strategy, the state plans substantial...

Jammu East MLA Yudhvir Sethi on Monday inaugurated completed development works in Ward No. 3 and also started new development works worth Rs 25 lakh in Ward No. 2 in collaboration with the Public Works Department (PWD).The MLA was accompanied by Assistant...

After the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) paper leak controversy shook the country, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday demanded the immediate dismissal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over massive...

Senior Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders including Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, attacked the BJP-led Central Government over the repeated hike in petrol and diesel prices over the last 10 days. They said petrol and diesel have become nearly ₹8 per...

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament from Sri Anandpur Sahib, Malvinder Singh Kang, on Monday made a heartfelt appeal to the people of Punjab to vote in large numbers in favour of AAP candidates in the municipal corporation, municipal council, and...

Punjab is significantly strengthening high-risk maternal and neonatal healthcare through the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana, ensuring that complicated deliveries and critical newborn care are accessible to families without financial burden. A major study based on...

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu launched a sharp attack on the BJP over the skyrocketing prices of petrol and diesel. Pannu said that the BJP has once again given the people of the country a cruel gift of inflation today....

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today conducted comprehensive review meetings on the quality and maintenance status of National Highway projects in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, based on inputs received through media and...

Taking a major initiative towards making Haryana a leading state in the field of solar energy, Haryana Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij has directed that a dedicated Solar Energy Desk/Window be established at every Sub-Divisional Officer (SDO) office of the power...

The Medal Ceremony and Certificate Distribution for the Faculty, Staff and Students Sports Tournament, along with the Inter-Departmental Sports Tournament for students, was organized today by the Office of the Dean Students Affairs at Punjab Engineering...

Actress Mahvash, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her work in the streaming show ‘Satrangi - Badle ka Khel’, has shared how her stint as an RJ came in handy for her part in the show. The actress comes from a radio background. Storytelling is second...

The makers of director Subhash Lalitha Subrahmanian's musical horror comedy film 'Karakkam' have now launched the much-awaited trailer of the film at a special event held in Kochi. The trailer was launched at a special event held at PVR Forum Mall, Kochi,...

In a strong reaffirmation of his government’s commitment to inclusive development and women empowerment, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that women journalists are not just chroniclers of society but powerful voices shaping...

The Haryana Government has transferred 6 IAS and 18 HCS officers with immediate effect. An order in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi. As per the order, Sh. Virender Kumar Dahiya has been posted as Special Secretary, Secretariat...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over appointment orders to beneficiaries under SRO-43 and the J&K Rehabilitation Assistance Scheme (RAS) at the Civil Secretariat here, reaffirming the government’s commitment towards supporting families who have...

Launching a scathing attack on the Union Government over the relentless surge in fuel prices, senior Congress leader and former Punjab Minister Vijay Inder Singla today stated that skyrocketing petrol and diesel rates have become an unbearable burden on ordinary...

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today visited the sacred Hazratbal Shrine to review the preparations for the upcoming auspicious festival of Eid ul-Adha. He was accompanied by Dr Syed Darakhshan Andrabi, Chairperson, J&K Waqf Board; Mufti Reyaz ul Haq,...

Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo today inaugurated a Tourism Capacity Building Camp at Panchanpatri Kulgam and and also flagged off an All-Terrain Rally (ATR), trekkers’ expedition, cycle rally and other tourism...

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a high-level review meeting with Administrative Secretaries of all departments to assess the Action Taken Reports (ATRs) on implementation of actionable points emerging from the Prime Minister’s interaction with...

Director General of the National Cadet Corps (NCC), Lt. General Virendra Vats today called on Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, and apprised her of the activities and outreach programmes being undertaken by...

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today condemned the repeated hike in the prices of petrol and diesel, saying the Modi government was stealing money and picking the pockets of common people across the country and that too when crude prices...

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary sent off the Indian contingent participating in the international vocational and technical skills...

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), under the Department of Health Research, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, successfully organized “Medical Innovations Patent Mitra: Innovators-to-Industry (I2I) Connect”—India’s largest...

Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today expressed serious concern over the bomb threats issued to the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation and renowned singer Diljit Dosanjh, saying these incidents expose the complete collapse...

Hon’ble Union Minister for Coal & Mines G. Kishan Reddy on Monday directed all mining and exploration agencies under the Ministry to fast-track pending projects and adopt a mission-mode approach to strengthen India’s mineral security and strategic growth...

Addressing a massive public rally in Ropar, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh accused the Bhagwant Mann-led AAP government of pushing Punjab towards complete lawlessness and administrative chaos. Referring to the brutal killing of Punjab Police employee...

Punjab State targets 90 percent pre-mapping before Special Intensive Revision (SIR) begins. Disclosing the same today, Chief Electoral Officer Punjab Mrs. Anindita Mitra said that during pre-SIR mapping in Punjab State, more than 84 percent voters have been...

Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan on Monday came down heavily on the previous Left government over the Munambam land dispute, accusing it of creating confusion that led to tension between two communities. Reacting strongly to the controversy, Satheesan...

Nine people were killed and another 11 were unaccounted for as of Monday afternoon after heavy rain, which started on Saturday night, battered Yongchuan District in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, local authorities stated. Rescue and response efforts...

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday said that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved Rs 196.61 crore for the modernisation of the state police force to effectively deal with the prevailing situation in the state.After flagging...

At least 16 people were killed and seven others injured after a passenger coach heading to Swat collided with a bus parked by the roadside in Khoro Kotay Saeedabad area of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Monday, local media reported, citing information...

Lovely Professional University celebrated global unity, aspirations, and achievement as 571 international students from 30+ countries came together for the grand International Students Graduation Day ceremony. Draped in elegant graduation robes and caps, students...

After 70 high-intensity league stage mathes, IPL 2026 now enters its decisive phase as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and 2022 winner Gujarat Titans (GT), two top teams in the standings, will lock in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday in Dharamshala...

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today interacted with students at the newly upgraded CBSE Government Senior Secondary School, Chhota Shimla. During the interaction, students asked a wide range of questions to the Chief Minister, who responded...

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai called on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday, and the two heads of BJP-ruled states discussed issues of cooperation and sustainable development, an official said. Sharing details of the interaction, Chief Minister...

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mohan Yadav, on Monday visited the historic Bhojshala in Dhar district and offered special prayers to Goddess Vagdevi on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra. The visit was significant as it was Yadav’s first trip to Bhojshala after...

The audience will get to witness a turning point in the Star Plus drama "Tum Dena Saath Mera". In one of the recent episodes, Rakshit (Played by Shabir Ahluwalia) was seen silently standing by Aparajita, supporting her through the difficult moments of her...

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta joined the “Metro Monday” campaign to save fuel and travelled to Vidhan Sabha from his residence at Tilak Marg in public transport, an official said. Beginning his journey from the Supreme Court Metro Station, Speaker...

Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa strongly criticized the Modi-led central government over the continuous rise in petrol and diesel prices. He said that the BJP government, which once claimed “Neither will I indulge in...

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal launched a sharp attack on the BJP-led Central Government over the continuously rising prices of petrol and diesel. He said that the policies of the BJP government are against...

In a major push against the narco-terror, Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha rallied with a massive crowd in Bandipora today, leading a Padyatra to galvanize support for the cause. “45 days ago, I pledged not only to dismantle smugglers and narco-terrorists...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini today visited Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector-3 to review the arrangements for the ongoing Physical Measurement Test (PMT) being conducted for police recruitment and interacted with the candidates participating in the...

Haryana Health, Medical Education, Research and AYUSH Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao, said that the state government will soon launch two major welfare initiatives to provide better and holistic healthcare services to citizens, especially senior citizens. She...

Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi on Monday reviewed the progress of implementation of the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Policy-2026 for Rural Water Supply Schemes and reiterated the state's commitment towards strengthening sustainable, efficient...

Haryana has recorded significant progress under the Gyan Bharatam Mission by uploading a total of 27,587 manuscripts, marking a major step towards preserving the state's rich documentary and intellectual heritage. Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi reviewed...

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Governor Kavinder Gupta at Lok Bhavan, Shimla today. It was a courtesy call. During the meeting, the Chief Minister and the Governor held cordial discussions on various issues concerning the development...

Indian equity benchmarks rallied sharply on Monday, tracking gains in global markets amid hopes of easing geopolitical tensions after US President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran were progressing constructively. The Sensex surged 1,073.61 points, or...

Senior Congress Leader and former Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu said here today that a formal complaint has been filed by the Congress General Secretary Captain Sandeep Sandhu with the State Election Commissioner against Police Officer Balwinder...

Actress Sanya Malhotra, who is presently busy working on her forthcoming romantic thriller "Sundar Poonam", has wrapped up the Jodhpur schedule of the drama. Sanya shared the professional update with the netizens by posting a clip of all the behind-the-scenes...

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday gave a patient hearing to an elderly couple who had been cheated by the recently arrested land mafia-promoters Biswajit Poddar a.k.a Sona Papu and Joy Kamdar, and assured them of his personal intervention...

Bollywood actress Karisma Kapoor will be returning to the medium of OTT after 6 years with the upcoming streaming show ‘Brown’. The teaser of the show was unveiled on Monday, and it presents the actress in her most intense and transformative role yet.The actress...

Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) suffered a major political setback in Punjab, while the Aam Aadmi Party has gained significant strength in Majha. On Monday, senior Akali leader, former Rajya Sabha Member and Head of the Chief Khalsa Diwan, Rajmohinder Singh Majitha,...

India’s equity markets are no longer shaped only by a handful of established mega cap companies. Over the last decade, market leadership has steadily broadened across manufacturing, financial services, industrials, healthcare, consumer businesses, and capital...

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said that standard products cannot serve non-standard businesses as the minister urged the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to redesign lending models according to the unique business cycles...

Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Monday strongly defended the appointment of former Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U. Khelkar as his secretary and dismissed the controversy surrounding his recent visit to the Guruvayoor Sree Krishna temple.Speaking to...

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has unveiled an indigenous ethanol-based cooking stove technology that he said can produce cooking flames at a lower cost than commercial LPG cylinders, while also announcing a Rs 40-crore initiative...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that India's economy continues to show resilience amid global uncertainty, and came out strongly against attempts to paint a “pessimistic and cynical narrative” that presents an inaccurate picture of the country’s...

At least 15 people were killed and several others injured in Bangladesh after a truck loaded with iron rods overturned near the eastern end of the Jamuna Bridge in Kalihati upazila of Tangail district on early Monday morning. According to police, the passengers...

Congress President, Mallikarjun Kharge, has strongly criticised the recent rise in fuel prices across the country on Monday, calling it a "daily assault of FUEL LOOT” and accusing the NDA government at the Centre of burdening common citizens.His comments came...

Actress Parineeti Chopra on Monday morning, gave fans a delicious peek into her healthy homemade meal as she shared a picture of traditional litti chokha. The actress shared a picture of her scrumptious meal on her social media account where a white plate was...

The makers of “Cocktail 2” on Monday unveiled the romantic track “Tujhko” picturised on Shahid Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna. The actor says its “romantic without trying too hard”. Shahid said in a statement: “Tujhko has a certain stillness to it… the kind...

At least eight people were killed after a tourist vehicle travelling from the Konkan region to Satara met with a tragic accident in Maharashtra’s Raigad district, officials said on Monday. Rescue operations are currently underway, with teams facing difficulties...

Devotion and spirituality filled the air across several northern cities on Monday as lakhs of devotees gathered on the banks of the holy River Ganga to celebrate the sacred festival of Ganga Dussehra. Massive crowds were witnessed in Prayagraj, Haridwar, and...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today handed over regularisation orders to Contingent Paid Workers (CPWs) of the School Education Department at Civil Secretariat function here. Minister for School Education Sakina Itoo was present on the occasion.Additional Chief...

Multinational joint military Exercise 'PRAGATI 2026', currently underway at Umroi in Meghalaya, has entered an intensive phase of training and interoperability exercises, bringing together more than 400 military personnel from 12 friendly nations to strengthen regional...

Six people were killed, and several were injured in a horrific and bizarre multiple vehicle accident on the Mumbai-Agra Highway in Maharashtra's Dhule, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred at Laling Ghat in Dhule early on Monday. Around 26 people...

Actress Saiee Manjrekar, daughter of filmmaker-actor Mahesh Manjrekar, opened up about the life lessons imparted by her parents, and said that she has been taught to stay humble no matter what. “My parents always taught me to stay humble no matter what.I think...

A Ring Gantry-based Linear Accelerator was commissioned into the Department of Radiation Oncology at Army Hospital (Research & Referral), Delhi in the presence of Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh on May 25, 2026.This advanced technology would...

Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Sh. Anil Vij today visited Panchkula and extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to former Haryana Assembly Speaker and senior BJP leader Sh. Gian Chand Gupta on the victory of his grandson, Parth...

In a significant step towards making Haryana’s power sector stronger, more modern, and technologically advanced, the Haryana Government has promoted five Chief Engineers and appointed them as Technical Directors. These officers have been assigned responsibilities...

A meeting of all liquor licensees in Chandigarh was convened today under the chairmanship of Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, Deputy Commissioner-cum-Excise Commissioner, Chandigarh, to review compliance with the Excise Policy and address recent violations observed...

Emphasizing the immense spiritual and tourism potential of Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta today called for the creation of a dedicated and well-structured Religious Tourism Circuit for Dev Bhoomi Himachal Pradesh, aimed at connecting the State's revered...

Sh. Nishant Kumar Yadav, IAS, Deputy Commissioner-cum-Chairman, Red Cross Chandigarh, today flagged off a newly procured Funeral Van at the premises of the Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Sector-17 Chandigarh. Sh. Amandeep Singh Bhatti, Secretary, Red Cross,...

Punjab Public Works Minister and MLA from Jandiala Guru, Harbhajan Singh ETO, today fulfilled his democratic duty by standing in line with ordinary voters along with his family and casting his vote during the ongoing Municipal Council elections in Jandiala...

Shri Nishant Kumar Yadav, District Election Officer-cum-Deputy Commissioner, U.T. Chandigarh, today addressed a press conference regarding the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Photo Electoral Roll w.r.t. 01.07.2026 being undertaken as per the...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar praised his team’s aggressive intent and fearless approach after their massive 92-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on Tuesday, which helped the defending...

Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill admitted that poor fielding and mistakes under pressure proved costly as his side suffered a crushing 92-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru produced a complete all-round performance to defeat Gujarat Titans by 92 runs and seal their place in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala on Tuesday....

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah interacted with personnel at the Sanchu Post of the Border Security Force (BSF), located on the international border in Bikaner, and virtually inaugurated women’s barracks.On this occasion, Rajasthan...

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday addressed the opening Ministerial Plenary Session, titled 'From Political Reset to Commercial Delivery,’ in Toronto, Canada. Addressing the event in the presence of Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International...

The opening day of the 8th Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026 produced several outstanding performances as para athletes from across India and overseas delivered thrilling contests across track and field events in Bengaluru on Tuesday.One...

External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday reviewed the progress of India-Australia comprehensive strategic partnership with Penny Wong, Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, in New Delhi. “Co-chaired a productive 17th Foreign Ministers’...

The Army’s Gajraj Corps on Tuesday successfully hosted a military-civil fusion seminar titled “Sonitpur SAMVAD” in Tezpur, aimed at strengthening civil-military cooperation and promoting collective nation-building under the vision of “Samoohik Prayas Se...

Defending champion Coco Gauff launched her French Open title defence with an imperious 6-4, 6-0 victory over fellow American Taylor Townsend, marching into the second round of the French Open at Stade Roland Garros in Paris on Tuesday. The World No. 4 needed just...

Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday called upon Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav to discuss issues related to the city’s air and water pollution. He shared information about his meeting with the...

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday chaired a high-level review meeting on the progress of the Kota-Bundi Greenfield Airport, assessing construction timelines and key infrastructure requirements for the upcoming aviation project. The meeting was held at...

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, reaffirming during the discussions the vital role being played by the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership in advancing peace and stability...

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, holding discussions on the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in various sectors. “Happy to receive Senator Penny Wong, Minister for...

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and congratulated him on completing 12 remarkable years of dedicated service to the nation. The Chief Minister also congratulated the Prime Minister for the "historic...

The trailer of the upcoming film ‘Governor’ starring Manoj Bajpayee was unveiled on Tuesday. It showcases a pivotal chapter in India’s economic history, when the nation was standing on the verge of bankruptcy in 1990. The trailer thrives on building up constant...

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today visited the "Indian Association for the Cultivation...

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting of the Central Committee of Jammu Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (JKAACL), at Lok Bhavan. The meeting was attended by Shri Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Shri Shailendra Kumar,...

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Chandigarh Central Rotary Club Trust and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer Samba, in the august presence of the Deputy Commissioner Ayushi Sudan for strengthening...

A meeting of the District-Level Narco Coordination Committee (NCORD) was held today at Ramban under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan to review ongoing anti-narcotics measures and strengthen coordinated efforts to curb drug abuse...

Deputy Commissioner Reasi Kumar Abhishek chaired a meeting to review the functioning and progress of the District Telecom Committee in the district. During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner reviewed telecom connectivity, installation of mobile towers, network...

Under the ongoing 100 Days Nasha Mukt Bharat Campaign in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, an interaction session was held today at the Conference Hall of District Hospital Samba with substance abuse patients registered at the Addiction Treatment Facility,...

Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma today convened a review meeting to finalize preparations for the upcoming Shri Mindhal Mata Yatra 2026. The review meeting focused on ensuring the smooth conduct of the Yatra and the provision of essential services for...

In order to take firsthand appraisal of preparations for the upcoming Eid-ul-Adha celebrations, the Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Indu Kanwal Chib on Tuesday visited Eidgah Bandipora to review the arrangements being put in place for the smooth observance...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a follow-up review meeting of officers from various departments to assess the  arrangements being put in place across the district for Eid-ul-Adha and the ensuing holy month of Muharram-ul-Harram.During...

The 5th meeting of the District Cooperative Development Committee (DCDC), Budgam was today held under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan. During the meeting, Deputy Registrar Cooperative Societies, Budgam, presented a detailed...

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today chaired a Mega Public Outreach Programme at Town Hall, Magam. The outreach programme witnessed enthusiastic participation from prominent citizens, traders, Ex-PRI members, former councillors and residents...

MLA Beerwah, Dr. Shafi Ahmad Wani, and the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Budgam, Athar Aamir Khan, today inaugurated a state-of-the-art multipurpose playfield at Watalpora in the Beerwah sub-division. The project was spearheaded by the Department of Rural Development...

Deputy Commissioner Rajesh Sharma today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of works being executed under the District Capex Budget 2026-27, MLA Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS)...

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, today held a comprehensive review meeting with the Chief Minister of NCT Delhi, Smt. Rekha Gupta and senior officials of the Delhi Government, to assess the progress of ongoing...

Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa today chaired a meeting of the District Level Implementation Committee under Mission YUVA scheme to evaluate and screen applications submitted under various categories, including Nano Enterprises and MSMEs, for financial assistance.The...

Deputy Commissioner Rajouri Abhishek Sharma today conducted a surprise inspection of the office of the Executive Engineer Rural Engineering Wing (REW), Rajouri, to review the functioning of the department and assess the progress of developmental works and tendering...

Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress achieved under the ongoing digitization and modernization of land records across Jammu and Kashmir, with a strong emphasis on ensuring accurate, transparent and technology-driven...

Commissioner Secretary, Cooperative Department, Yasha Mudgal, today chaired a meeting to review the operational performance and financial functioning of The Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd. (UCB), Anantnag. The meeting was attended by the Financial Advisor, Cooperative...

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday held a detailed meeting with leaders of various farmer organisations from Punjab at Sant Kabir Kutir and assured them that concerns related to farmers and the agriculture sector would be addressed on priority...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has directed the establishment of high-level testing laboratories in the State to ensure stringent quality assessment of all civil works. He said that all construction activities must undergo robust quality checks...

Haryana Sports Minister Sh. Gaurav Gautam said that the primary objective of the state government is to provide maximum and world-class sports facilities to players at the grassroots level. The government is working with full commitment and speed in this direction,...

Haryana Energy Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that the safety of employees of the Energy Department is the government’s highest priority and that no compensation can ever be more valuable than a human life. He said that whenever an accident occurs while restoring...

Wicked Sunny opens a new chapter in his musical journey with “Long Way From Home,” the first single from his debut EP The Local Kid, released via Times Music. Featuring MC Square and Radhika Bhide, the track captures the emotions of leaving home, chasing dreams...

MLA Jammu East Constituency, Yudhvir Sethi on Monday said that unity, education and social awareness are essential for the upliftment and progress of society while addressing a gathering during the 726th birth anniversary celebrations of Baba Sain Bhagat...

Amid a relentless series of paper leaks and examination controversies across the country, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal voiced deep concern over the future of India’s youth, questioning how the nation is being governed when authorities...

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today wrote to the Director General of Punjab Police and the State Election Commission seeking registration of an FIR against all those circulating a fake audio recording attributed to him. In separate...

Famed author and senior Congress MP, Shashi Tharoor, set off fresh political chatter with a warm and politically-loaded social media post after meeting bibliophile Kerala Chief Minister, V.D. Satheesan, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Calling it a ‘wonderful hour-long...

Rubbishing the claims of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann that the Congress will not win more than nine seats in the ensuing 2027 assembly elections, Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today said that the Chief Minister was either living in a fools’...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today visited the family of the minor girl who was brutally murdered on Sunday morning. The Chief Minister visited the bereaved family at their residence in Galwanpora village of Budgam district and offered words of comfort and...

Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar LAUNCHED ‘PM-AJAY’ PORTAL AND PM-AJAY MOBILE APP FOR EXPEDITED AND QUALITY IMPLEMENTATION OF PRADHAN MANTRI ANUSUCHIT JAATI ABHYUDAY YOJNA (PM-AJAY) SCHEME aimed at transition from paper based...

In a major reform aimed at strengthening healthcare services, the Haryana Government has taken a decision to enhance the educational qualification for Operation Theatre (OT) Assistants. The Operation Theatre Assistant Welfare Association, Haryana, has welcomed...

A high-level delegation of ASHA workers on Tuesday  met Haryana Health Minister Smt. Arti Singh Rao in Chandigarh and submitted a 9-point charter of demands, highlighting their key issues and concerns. During the meeting, the Health Minister attentively...

Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works (Buildings and Roads) Minister, Sh. Ranbir Gangwa has issued special directions to officers of both departments, stating that ensuring uninterrupted drinking water supply during the intense summer season and...

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka began her French Open campaign with a strong performance, quickly defeating Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4, 6-2 in just 1 hour and 15 minutes on Tuesday. The top seed showcased her skills on Court Philippe-Chatrier, marking her 22nd...

The Central University of Punjab (CU Punjab), Bathinda, achieved another significant milestone in strengthening its innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem with the formal launch of the NIDHI Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (NIDHI-iTBI), the CUP...

Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, today held detailed discussions with senior officials of four major public sector banks - State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Indian Bank - regarding the overhaul of the Central...

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari today reviewed the quality and maintenance progress of National Highway projects covering 4,335 km in Punjab and 3,332 km in Delhi & Haryana, based on inputs received through media and social...

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Jitendra Singh held an extensive meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister...

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday chaired a high-level ‘Pragati’ review meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat to assess the status of major development projects worth more than Rs. 75 crores currently underway across the state. Stressing...

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday called for a massive expansion of public transport services across the state, asserting that reducing dependence on private vehicles is crucial for curbing petrol and diesel consumption and promoting sustainable...

All five labourers lost their lives after a massive soil collapse at an under-construction well in Nayapurwa hamlet of Biharpurwa village, under Ajaygarh block in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna district, on Tuesday morning. Seven labourers were working at the site...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed the health and medical education departments on Tuesday and called for the fast-tracking of health services to ensure their timely delivery to common people. The Chief Minister called for strengthening...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met several delegations at his Public Services and Outreach Office (Raabita) here and held discussions on matters relating to banking, youth development, heritage conservation, and the promotion of art and culture in Jammu...

Amdavad, Gujarat will host the 1st World Yogasana Championship from June 4th to 8th, marking the first time that the global event is being organised. More than 500 participants from 75 countries are expected to take part across 12 events during the championship.Addressing...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday stated that there has been a significant increase in regional retail fuel consumption compared to typical seasonal patterns, highlighting that the state's Food and Civil Supplies and Home Departments are jointly...

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Opposition for what he described as creating a narrative around an energy crisis in the state, while recalling the condition of electricity supply during the tenure of...

Actress Raashii Khanna revealed that for her, working out is like therapy, helping her get rid of all the negativity. During the latest vlog on her YouTube channel, the 'Farzi' actress admitted that for her, the meaning of fitness has changed over time.Raashii...

Haryana Health Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao, has announced an important initiative to improve healthcare services in the state's rural areas. She said the Haryana Health Department will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Medanta Hospital through the...

Haryana Education Minister, Sh.  Mahipal Dhanda said that the marksheets of meritorious students are not merely pieces of paper carrying marks, but living proof of their hard work, the sacrifices made by their parents, and the selfless guidance of their...

The state government has launched an aggressive execution-driven campaign to fast-track hospital infrastructure projects, strengthen monitoring mechanisms and modernise healthcare planning across the state. The initiative marks a significant shift from routine...

In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, Counter Intelligence (CI) Ferozepur has busted a cross-border illegal arms trafficking module with the arrest of its weapon supplier and recovered five .30 bore Glock...

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal arrived in Ottawa, Canada, heading the largest-ever Indian business delegation to Canada comprising industry leaders from over 100 companies, in a landmark step towards the full revival of India-Canada...

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while presiding over a meeting of the Horticulture Department here Monday evening, has directed to explore the possibilities of monetary disbursals through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) under the procurement made...

The India-led Quad, comprising India, Australia, Japan and the United States, has announced plans to mobilise up to $20 billion in combined government and private sector investment to strengthen critical minerals supply chains and reduce dependence on concentrated...

'Apnapan', a book penned by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on his decades-long association with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also giving a peek into the latter’s long-standing public life, was released on Tuesday, in the presence of several...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Border Security Force (BSF) post at Sanchu along the India–Pakistan border in Bikaner on Tuesday and asserted that the role of the BSF must now be viewed through a “new dimension” in light of emerging security challenges...

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday highlighted a series of achievements of his government in the Assembly, claiming that the state has witnessed major economic growth, reduction in poverty and expansion in employment opportunities over the...

As Punjab voted in crucial municipal elections on Tuesday, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal appealed to people across the state to exercise their franchise, calling voting a powerful democratic tool that determines the future and...

Debashish Samantaray, the former Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and Rajya Sabha member, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, at the latter’s headquarters in the national capital. He joined the BJP in the presence of various party leaders, including...

The makers of director Subhash K Raj's upcoming family entertainer, 'Blast', featuring actors Arjun Sarja, Priety Mukhundhan and Abhirami in the lead, have now disclosed that Arjun Chidambaram plays a character called Abraham in the film. Taking to...

The high-voltage meeting over the speculated leadership change in Karnataka is underway at Indira Bhavan in Delhi on Tuesday, with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah attending it. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s office has released photographs showing...

In his first meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after leading the Congress-led UDF to a sweeping victory in the Kerala Assembly elections, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Tuesday held crucial talks with the PM in New Delhi, signalling the start...

India pacer Arshdeep Singh sent social media into overdrive after dramatically cleaning up his Instagram account, deleting approximately 200 posts and reels, leaving his profile with just 44 posts, which are mostly advertisements and paid partnership posts.The...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday defended the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the Assembly, asserting that the legislation is aimed at ensuring greater protection and justice for women belonging to minority communities.Participating...

The Quad foreign ministers on Tuesday sharpened their focus on trade, energy security and maritime cooperation, with India, the US, Australia and Japan announcing a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening economic resilience and supply chain stability...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that the goal of the Quad nations is to intensify cooperation among themselves while helping others. While addressing the press along with Foreign Ministers of Japan, Australia and the US following...

Television’s beloved couple, Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya and Vivek Dahiya, are on cloud nine as they welcome their twin baby boys. The couple who embraced parenthood for the first time in the last 10 years of their marital bliss, took to social media to announce the...

After high-level trade talks in Ottawa, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead the Indian business delegation through an intensive programme of industry roundtables and B2B engagements in Toronto from May 26–27, aimed at translating ministerial-level...

The makers of director Nandini Reddy's upcoming action drama, 'Maa Inti Bangaaram', featuring actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead, have now released a trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs. Hyderabad, May 26 (IANS) The makers...

The release of actresses Patralekhaa and Maanvi Gagroo's upcoming women-led road drama titled “Heer Sara” has been pushed to June 12. The film, which was earlier christened “Heer Sara Aur Pondicherry” was slated to hit the screens on May 29.Directed by Kartik...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India, Japan, Australia and the US, as maritime democracies, pluralistic societies and market economies, share the responsibility towards a free and open Indo-Pacific, while stressing that the...

Five people lost their lives while several were left injured after a bus packed with passengers travelling from Delhi to Bihar lost control and overturned in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao on Tuesday, officials said. The accident occurred early on Tuesday within the...

US President Donald Trump said that Iran's enriched uranium will be destroyed after being handed over to the United States, in place, or at another "acceptable location." "The Enriched Uranium (Nuclear Dust!) will either be immediately turned over to the...

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi chaired the 51st meeting of PRAGATI, the ICT-enabled, multi-modal platform aimed at fostering Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, by seamlessly integrating efforts of the Central and State governments, at Seva...

A grand poets’ gathering (Kavi Darbar) was organized on the occasion of the 38th annual barsi smagam of Shri Sant Avtar Singh Ji, where renowned poets presented their original literary compositions. Through their poetry, the speakers highlighted how Sant...

The Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on West Asia, headed by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh, reviewed the evolving situation in the conflict and assessed India’s preparedness & response measures during its sixth meeting at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New...

Referring to nearly 41 percent representation of women officers in 2024 batch of IAS, marking one of the highest-ever gender participation in the history of the IAS, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, PMO,...

The Ministry of Jal Shakti convened a high-level review meeting with the State of Maharashtra today, to assess the progress of rural drinking water supply schemes, water resources, irrigation infrastructure, at DDWS office, New Delhi. The meeting was chaired...

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday directed the preparation of a new standard operating procedure (SOP) to reduce delays in development projects across Gujarat, particularly in securing land acquisition clearances and departmental permissions, during...

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Wednesday assured that the state government would work collectively with all stakeholders to arrive at concrete and long-term solutions on issues relating to indigenous tribal rights, demographic concerns, Inner...

Three-time winner and former World No.1 Novak Djokovic survived a few hiccups but held firm to defeat Valentin Royer and seal his spot in the men's singles third round in the French Open 2026 at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris on Wednesday.The third-seeded Djokovic...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that more than 800 Eidgah committees across the state have called for restrictions on cow slaughter ahead of Eid, describing the move as an important step towards maintaining communal harmony and peaceful...

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Wednesday hailed the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, in the Assam Legislative Assembly, terming it a “historic milestone” that would usher in a new era of social justice,...

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the United States had reset its relationship with China and strengthened its position in the Indo-Pacific through military expansion, trade pressure, and renewed energy dominance. Speaking during a Cabinet meeting at the...

The debate surrounding the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) intensified in Meghalaya on Wednesday after the Assam Assembly passed the UCC Bill, 2026, with Chief Minister Conrad Sangma asserting that safeguarding tribal rights and the state's matrilineal social structure...

Teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi delivered one of the best innings in Indian Premier League (IPL) knockout history before Jofra Archer tore through the top order as Rajasthan Royals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the Eliminator of IPL 2026 at the Maharaja...

President Donald Trump on Wednesday ruled out any arrangement that would allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz, insisting the strategic waterway would remain open to all nations even as his administration continued negotiations with Tehran over its nuclear...

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that in a major development aimed at easing rural and agrarian distress in Maharashtra, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has assured the state government of swift and favourable interventions...

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday said that a total of 142.79 acres of land has so far been handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) for the construction of outposts and barbed-wire fencing. In a post on X, Adhikari said: “Govt...

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, chaired a high-level security review meeting in Bikaner, Rajasthan, to comprehensively assess security-related issues concerning the border districts along the Indo-Pakistan Border (IPB).The...

Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu said on Wednesday that the proposal by TDP National Working President Nara Lokesh for 33 per cent reservation for women in Telugu Desam Party (TDP) for the 2029 elections marks a truly historic and game-changing...

A high-level review meeting was convened by Union Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan along with Dr. K Radhakrishnan, former Chairman ISRO to assess the preparedness for the forthcoming NEET-UG re-examination. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan is also the Chairman of...

Wearing the Orange Cap after a breathtaking 28-ball 97 in a high-pressure Eliminator, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi said he consciously shut out the pressure of the occasion and backed his natural game as Rajasthan Royals piled up 243 for 8 against Sunrisers Hyderabad...

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday convened a high-level meeting in Gandhinagar to review the recent deaths of lion cubs in the Gir region and to assess the preventive and healthcare measures being undertaken by the Forest Department to protect...

Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan on Wednesday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the national capital, marking their first meeting after he assumed his office. The meeting comes a day after Satheesan held discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

A high-level delegation led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, comprising ministers and sugar industry leaders, on Wednesday sought the Centre’s intervention to bail out the sugar industry reeling under a heavy financial crisis.​ CM Fadnavis, along with...

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party (TDP) President N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday called on the party cadre to work in harmony with allies to repeat the performance of 2024 elections in the next polls. Addressing inaugural session of TDP's...

In a major push to eliminate drought in Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday announced that the state will give top priority to the Central government’s Jal Jeevan Mission, the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY), and various...

The Union Minister for the Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER), Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, together with the Chief Minister of Tripura, today launched the “Mission Queen Pineapple”, a ₹236 crore convergence-led initiative for pineapple cultivation...

The Rajasthan government has accelerated efforts to comprehensively develop border villages under the Vibrant Villages Programme-II, with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma personally monitoring its implementation and directing officials to ensure its effective,...

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced the seventh convocation ceremony of Sikkim University at Gangtok, Sikkim today (May 27, 2026). Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Sikkim holds a distinct identity for its natural beauty, culture...

A delegation led by Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan awardee Vaidya Shri Devendra Triguna, President, Governing Body, Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today and submitted a representation requesting the establishment...

A delegation of All Minority Employees Association Kashmir (AMEAK), led by its President Shri Sanjay Koul, called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha, today....

A delegation of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), led by its President, Shri Javid Ahmad Tenga, today called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha and projected various important matters pertaining to promotion of business, trade, tourism...

Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha on Wednesday directed the J&K Police and UT Administration to further intensify the crackdown against the narco-terror ecosystem operating within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Lieutenant Governor was chairing...

Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across Kishtwar district with deep religious devotion, joy and in an atmosphere of peace and harmony. Thousands of devotees gathered at mosques to offer Namaz-e-Eid, praying for peace, prosperity and the overall development of Kishtwar...

Eid-ul-Adha was celebrated with great religious fervor and festive spirit across District Ramban as people from all walks of life gathered at mosques and Eidgahs to offer special prayers and mark the auspicious occasion with devotion, brotherhood and communal harmony.The...

Mumbai witnessed an emotional, glamorous and star-studded evening at the grand Trailer & Music Launch of the much-awaited film “Hum Angrezon Ke Zamane Ke Jailor Hai”, regarded as the last film of legendary actor Asrani. The event was held at Aruba Bar &...

Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal today visited the Civil Hospital, Moonak and reviewed the treatment being provided to persons who fell ill after consuming food at a wedding function in the area. The Cabinet Minister personally interacted with patients...

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today interacted with students of Government Senior Secondary School Nerwa, in Shimla district which has recently been brought under the CBSE curriculum. Addressing the students, the Chief Minister said that he...

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against  corruption in the state, has apprehended Assistant Sub- Inspector Hardeep Singh posted at police station division No 8, Ludhiana red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs. 14,000/-.Disclosing...

The arrival of shifting temperatures and humid summer air has brought with it a familiar unease across Punjab. Government hospitals, already crowded with patients seeking relief from everyday ailments, are now witnessing a fresh surge of fever-related illnesses,...

AAP Punjab Chief Spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal launched a scathing attack on BJP Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu over his conduct during the municipal corporation elections. Dhaliwal, who was accompanied by AAP leader...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the government is going to launch a new initiative to take sports in Haryana to greater heights. He said that the State, which has already emerged as a powerhouse of sports and now  children with an...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress during the debate on the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the Assembly, accusing the opposition party of abandoning its constitutional legacy and surrendering to...

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Wednesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in New Delhi in a politically-significant interaction that comes barely weeks after the actor-turned-politician assumed office. The meeting that came nearly 12 years after...

Following an incident in Moonak where several individuals — including women, men, children, and elderly persons — suddenly fell ill after consuming food at a wedding function, they were admitted to the Civil Hospital, Moonak, while some were shifted to private...

Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that sports not only help keep the youth physically fit and healthy but also keep them away from drugs and other social evils, thereby contributing to the creation of a healthy society for the future. He was addressing...

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab State Media In-Charge Baltej Pannu on Wednesday strongly condemned the conduct of BJP leader and Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu during the Dhuri municipal elections, describing his behaviour as shameful, condemnable and a...

In a major achievement for the city’s sporting landscape, Chandigarh has been awarded the hosting rights for the prestigious Asian Relay Championship 2027 by the Asian Athletics Association. The championship, scheduled to be held in Chandigarh in May 2027,...

On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Adha, a large gathering of the Muslim community offered special Eid prayers at Eidgah Doda. The congregational prayers were led by the Imam of Jamia Masjid Doda and witnessed the presence of the Deputy Commissioner (DC) ...

Eid-ul-Azha was celebrated across Poonch district with great religious fervour, enthusiasm and communal harmony. On the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Ashok Kumar Sharma and Senior Superintendent of Police Poonch, Shafqat Hussain...

Amid high possibilities of the names of other members of the newly formed West Bengal Cabinet along with their portfolio distribution being announced this week, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari met the Governor R.N. Ravi at the Lok Bhavan (previously Raj Bhavan)...

In a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of five accused persons and recovered eight sophisticated pistols...

Governor of Punjab and Administrator, U.T. Chandigarh, Shri Gulab Chand Kataria today released the book “Atal Sansmaran” at Punjab Lok Bhawan. The book has been authored by senior journalist Shri Ashok Tandon during the birth centenary year celebrations of Bharat...

The Assam Assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating that the legislation would now be sent to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya for approval before being forwarded to President Droupadi...

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday said the Indian economy was steadily weakening under the BJP-led Central Government, adding that twelve years of BJP rule had left the country facing economic slowdown, rising debt, inflation, unemployment,...

Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa has put the PHE Department on full alert mode to ensure smooth drinking water supply during the summer season. He directed all officers and employees of the department to ensure that...

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Central and State Governments are formulating new schemes to provide social security to gig workers. For this purpose, a special campaign should be launched across the State to register all gig workers...

Punjabi music sensation Amrit Maan has officially unveiled his much-awaited EP Maan Made, delivering a full-scale musical experience for fans worldwide. The project features multiple high-energy tracks including Black Bull, Super Busy, RR and Saadi Gall, each...

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the demand for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India did not originate with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) or the RSS, asserting that the idea was first raised by the Indian National Congress nearly...

Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, is continuously taking proactive steps for the welfare and rehabilitation of ex-servicemen and their families. Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat has directed officers...

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has directed that all Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across the state should be upgraded with modern workshops equipped with state-of-the-art machinery and tools suited to current industrial requirements....

Haryana Health, Medical Education and Research and AYUSH Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao on Wednesday honoured the Medical Superintendent of Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma University of Health Sciences, PGIMS Rohtak, State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation...

The two-day Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Training Maha Abhiyan of Bharatiya Janata Party Chandigarh Pradesh’s District Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar was successfully organized under the leadership of District President Rekha Sood at Morni Nature Camp, Panchkula district....

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)’s Punjab State President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on BJP's Union Minister of State for Railways Ravneet Singh Bittu, strongly condemning his hooliganism and violation of election norms during...

Deputy Commissioner-cum-District Election Officer, Sangrur, Poonamdeep Kaur, while interacting with the media at the meeting hall of the District Administrative Complex, stated that the Election Commission of India, New Delhi, has issued the schedule regarding...

Haryana Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij today conducted a surprise inspection of the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) Call Centre located in Panchkula and reviewed the system for resolving electricity consumers’ complaints. During the inspection, he closely...

As a large part of the country faces massive heatwaves, actress Divya Dutta stressed the importance of trees while shooting in the scorching heat. On Wednesday, Divya dropped a video on her official Instagram handle in which she was seen shooting outdoors...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi and the Central Government for allotting the country’s first hydrogen fuel cell-based DEMU train to Haryana. The Chief Minister said this is not only a historic...

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday said the Centre's decision to constitute a high-level committee to study demographic changes in the country was historic. He expressed profound appreciation to the Central government, led by Prime Minister...

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that India’s rich cultural and spiritual traditions play a vital role in uniting society. Spiritual gatherings strengthen the spirit of brotherhood, service, and positivity in society. The Chief Minister was...

Reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence, innovation-driven education, and institutional development, CGC University Mohali successfully conducted its 2nd Academic Council Meeting. The high-level meeting brought together renowned educationists, industry...

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and questioned the Congress party’s duplicity and also its brazenness in...

Students of Chitkara International School delivered an outstanding performance at the prestigious MaRRS International Spelling Bee Championship 2026 held in Mumbai recently, bringing international recognition to the institution and the region. The globally acclaimed...

In a major success against maritime narcotics smuggling, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully seized approximately 115 kg of Cocaine during a joint intelligence-based anti-smuggling operation conducted in coordination with Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS)...

The Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps on Wednesday organised a Military-Civil Fusion Seminar titled 'Sonitpur SAMVAD' in Assam’s Tezpur, aimed at strengthening civil-military cooperation and promoting collaborative nation-building initiatives, officials said.Held...

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Narendra Modi government over the alleged tampering of Central Board of Secondary Education examination results this year, claiming that millions of students and...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik praised the team’s strong body language and said his side “played like champions” after RCB produced a dominant all-round display to defeat the Gujarat Titans by 92 runs and reach their second...

Political activity in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi has intensified once again following the back-to-back visits of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and former Union Minister Smriti Irani, reigniting political buzz in the high-profile constituency and setting off fresh speculation...

Bollywood actress Sonakshi Sinha, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her work in the recently released streaming film ‘System’, has shared what makes the job of an actor interesting. The actress spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film along...

The makers of director Nandini Reddy's upcoming action drama, 'Maa Inti Bangaaram', featuring actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu in the lead, on Wednesday revealed the character actor Gulshan Devaiah plays in the film. Tralala Moving Pictures, the production house...

Actor Bobby Deol, who is now pepped up for the release of his “Alpha”, has spoken about working with Alia Bhatt in the upcoming film and her husband in the 2023 blockbuster “Animal”. Bobby said: “I’m very fond of Ranbir and Alia, and I always wanted to work...

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Smt. Raksha Khadse, today undertook a district review visit to Williamnagar in Meghalaya’s East Garo Hills district under the Poorvottar Sampark Setu initiative of the Ministry of Development of North...

Actor Mihir Ahuja, who has worked in shows such as “The Archies,” “Maa Ka Sum,” and “Vijay 69”, has talked about starring in Netflix’s upcoming series “Operation Safed Sagar,” which he says is a tribute to the bravery, sacrifice and spirit of Air Force heroes.“Operation...

Australia's Kimberly Birrell produced the biggest shock of the opening week at the French Open, rallying from a set down to knock out fifth seed Jessica Pegula in a dramatic first-round clash. The World No. 83 came from behind to win 1-6, 6-3, 6-3, marking the biggest...

The makers of director Aakash Baskaran’s  eagerly-awaited romantic drama, ‘Idhayam Murali’, featuring actors Atharvaa Murali, Preity Mukhundhan and Kayadu Lohar in the lead, have now announced that their film will hit screens worldwide on July 10 this...

Television superstar Rubina Dilaik proudly represented Himachali culture in Cape Town, South Africa, ahead of the shoot for the reality show “Khatron Ke Khiladi 15”. The actress, who is currently in Cape Town for the stunt-based reality show, was recently seen...

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner returned to the scene of last year’s heartbreak with a statement performance on Tuesday, storming into the second round of the French Open. Playing under the lights on Court Philippe-Chatrier, the Italian delivered a commanding display...

Punjabi sensation Diljit Dosanjh has shared that the title of his latest album “Aura” came from his fans, who have often hailed the singer for having an “amazing aura”. A video was shared on the photo-sharing website of Diljit talking to Jimmy Fallon on The...

Congress leaders on Wednesday paid floral tributes to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, on his 62nd death anniversary at his memorial, Shanti Van. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi paid floral tributes to Nehru,...

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal held a series of high-level meetings with senior Canadian business leaders and institutional investors in Toronto, Canada on Day 2 of his visit, aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and promoting...

Indian hospitals operate within a complex balance of service quality, infrastructure, and treatment costs. Even a single medical emergency can lead to substantial and unplanned expenses for a regular family. The absence of health insurance is common across...

Singer-songwriter Joe Jonas has shared the details of his unpleasant audition. The singer tried out to play a love interest to the ‘Friends’ star Jennifer Aniston on ‘The Morning Show’. In the recent episode of the new ‘Hey Jonas!’ podcast, Joe, 36, shared a story for...

European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica on Thursday said the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) remained a shared top priority after her meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in Cyprus. “Happy to meet you...

Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inspected the Rajasthan Sampark Helpline 181 at the Government Secretariat on Thursday. During the visit, he personally spoke with citizens by phone, listened to their grievances, and issued prompt instructions to officials...

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Thursday laid the foundation stones for three major road infrastructure projects in East Jaintia Hills district with a combined investment of nearly Rs 412 crore, reaffirming the state government’s focus on improving...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Thursday met his Romanian counterpart Oana Toiu on the sidelines of the informal Gymnich meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Ministers in Cyprus.“We're now preparing the ground so that both...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that the Centre and the Delhi government are jointly undertaking a series of large-scale road and connectivity projects aimed at easing traffic congestion, improving mobility, and creating a future-ready transport...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the progress achieved by Gujarat’s Patidar community over the past 75 years had “no parallel anywhere in India”, while calling for a detailed academic study of the community’s transformation and contribution to...

Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu on Thursday met Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and discussed issues related to health services and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in the city. The L-G shared information about his meeting with Nadda on X and said, “Called on...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said Naxalism in the country had ended by March 31 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while asserting that the BJP government had brought major changes to India’s internal security situation over...

Union Minister of State and Member of Parliament from East Delhi Harsh Malhotra took over as the new president of city BJP, promising to make the party stronger and developing Delhi to pave the way for achieving Viksit Bharat@2047. “I am very grateful to the...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday interacted with government school principals and Education Department officials on the World Menstrual Hygiene Day, vowing to make institutions safer and more sensitive for girls. During the virtual interaction,...

After BJP MP Harsh Malhotra took over as Delhi's new party President, BJP leaders in the national Capital emphasised that it is Malhotra's organisational as well as administrative experience which would be helpful in shaping the party's future in the Union...

MY Bharat Chandigarh, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, successfully organised a Declamation Contest and Reel Making Contest on the occasion of Veer Savarkar Jayanti at the MY Bharat Office, Sector 12, Chandigarh. The event witnessed...

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the newly constructed hostel building today at the Mata Umiya Dham campus in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. On this occasion, Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel and several distinguished...

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today said that the terrorists releasing the alleged video footage showing the killing of an ASI in Amritsar is a cause of serious concern and much worrisome. “It is a wake up call for Punjab”, he warned,...

Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring today took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party for appointing Kewal Singh Dhillon, a former Congressman, as its state president. Reacting to the appointment, the PCC president said, “the BJP appointing...

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth ₹340 crore in the Kalol and Gandhinagar (North) Assembly constituencies in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, and also inaugurated...

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, today visited the Sports Authority of India (SAI) North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) Centre in Shillong, where she interacted with athletes, coaches and officials and reviewed the sports...

Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, today called for a collective, mission-mode approach to combat the growing challenge of substance abuse among youth while addressing the “Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat – Purvottar”...

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that the Himalayan economy is set to become a major contributor...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini today attended the oath-taking ceremonies of newly elected mayors and councillors in Ambala and Panchkula and congratulated them while encouraging them to work for the development of their respective cities. In the...

The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected Mayor and Councilors of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation was held today at Indradhanush Auditorium in Sector-5, Panchkula. Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest.On...

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Sh. Manohar Lal visited the waste disposal plant at Bandhwari in Gurugram on Thursday. During the visit, he inspected the ongoing waste disposal work at the plant and directed officials to further accelerate the...

Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary today inspected the ongoing construction works of the Sungal Tunnel project at Kalidhar and reviewed the pace and quality of execution on the ground. The Deputy Chief Minister took serious notice of the “poor”...

Ambassador of Switzerland to India, H.E. Mrs Maya Tissafi called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Lok Bhavan, today....

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday paid obeisance at Village Seechewal during the 38th Salana Barsi Samagam (death anniversary) of Sant Baba Avtar Singh Ji and projected a confident vision of a resurgent and self-reliant Punjab, as he inaugurated...

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora strongly refuted all allegations levelled by Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu and hit back sharply at him. Arora stated that while the AAP and the Punjab Government were committed...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government was committed to identifying and expelling every illegal infiltrator from the country, asserting that infiltration from across the Bangladesh border had already...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday paid tributes to Veer Savarkar on his birth anniversary, describing him as a lifelong patriot who dedicated himself completely to India’s freedom struggle and social reform. Addressing a public gathering in Sonipur...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Thursday called on Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides, holding discussions on  the evolving situation in West Asia and India's interests in the Mediterranean. "Delighted to call on President...

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday strongly criticised BJP’s Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu over his conduct with Punjab Police officers in Dhuri, stating that his behaviour had crossed all limits of decency and exposed...

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today addressed a press conference on the Kharif Conference-2026 at the PUSA campus in New Delhi. During the briefing, the Union Minister said ensuring the country’s food security,...

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla stated today that India’s democracy serves as a guiding light for the world and continues to inspire nations through its deep-rooted traditions of dialogue, participation, and constitutional values. ​Addressing a distinguished...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in the Municipal Corporation elections is the result of the tireless hard work, dedication and unwavering trust of the people in party workers. He said that despite...

In a landmark step towards realising the vision of ‘Housing for All’ by March 2029, Union Minister for Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan today released a Mother Sanction of ₹10,021.42 crore to 12 States under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin...

Punjab’s military legacy added a new chapter today as two cadets of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh Armed Forces Preparatory Institute (MRSAFPI)- Arpit Parashar (9th Course) and Vishesh Sood (10th Course)- were commissioned as officers in the Indian Navy today at the...

The Ministry of Coal  has successfully organized a Roadshow on the Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects in New Delhi, witnessing enthusiastic participation from policymakers, State Government representatives, industry leaders,...

BJP leader Akshay Sharma from north constituency expressed happiness over the appointment of Kewal Singh Dhillon as the new President of BJP Punjab, calling it a historic decision for the party. He said that for the first time, the BJP has entrusted the...

Government of India is collaborating with the industry for a comprehensive overhaul of the AI curriculum to better equip learners for emerging technological trends. Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, held a high-level meeting with the...

Giving a new direction to green public transport in Haryana, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday inaugurated an Electric Bus Depot in Panipat and flagged off 80 electric city buses. On this occasion, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that...

The Haryana Government is fully committed to providing better, modern and accessible healthcare facilities to every citizen of the state. Moving forward in this direction with a historic initiative, 9 important projects are set to be launched under the ‘Swasth...

Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini today unveiled a series of major announcements to promote innovation in the horticulture sector. He said that Master’s Degree and Ph.D. programmes will also be started in new subjects such as Post-Harvest Management,...

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday showered praise on the outgoing city BJP President Virendra Sachdeva, crediting his “historic” tenure for the big achievement of bringing back the party to power in the national capital after 27 years.In a message...

The makers of director Karthik Perumalsami's upcoming film, 'Under 18', featuring actors Aishwarya Rajesh and Vikranth in the lead, on Thursday welcomed actor Kiccha Sudeep on board the unit of the film. Taking to its Instagram page, SR Productions, the...

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday said that India’s removal from the list of the world’s Top-15 economies for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) confidence reflects the deepening crisis of investor trust under the BJP-led Central Government....

Governor Kavinder Gupta today released the book 'Meaningful Way of Healthy Life', authored by Dr. Shreyansh Kumar Jain, State Yoga Commissioner and Chairman of Indian Yoga Association in a function held in Jammu. Vice President of Vichar Kranti Manch International...

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, regarded as the Congress’s tallest mass leader in recent times, submitted his resignation to the Governor at Lok Bhavan here on Thursday, bringing an end to his tenure as the state’s longest-serving Chief Minister.The development...

Reinforcing strong emphasis on industry aligned learning and experiential education, Lovely Professional University (LPU) continues to create an ecosystem where students move beyond classroom learning to become skilled professionals and job creators. Carrying this...

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday said that four suspected persons, believed to be involved in the kidnapping of six Naga civilians, have already been arrested by the security forces. The Chief Minister said the state government is treating...

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Thursday performed puja rituals at the ISKCON temple in Mayapur, located in Nadia district. On arrival at the temple premises on Thursday afternoon, he was received by ISKCON monks, who welcomed him with garlands.He...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met his counterparts from Estonia, France, Romania, Slovakia, Poland and Netherlands on the sidelines of the Informal Meeting of the European Union (EU) Foreign Ministers in Cyprus on Thursday."A quick catch...

Newly appointed Punjab BJP President Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Thursday, exhibited confidence that after registering victory in West Bengal, the BJP will now come to power in Punjab in the Assembly polls, scheduled for 2027. Speaking to IANS, he said: "Today,...

Trident Limited has been honoured with the Gold Trophy for Global Exports at the TEXPROCIL Export Awards 2023–24, held recently in Mumbai. The award was presented at a ceremony graced by the Hon’ble Union Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, recognising...

India’s campaign at the Singapore Open gathered significant momentum on Thursday, with four entries confirmed in the quarterfinals across singles, men’s doubles, and mixed doubles, highlighted by commanding performances from PV Sindhu and Lakshya Sen, and gritty...

The makers of Kangana Ranaut-starrer "Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata" dropped a powerful motion poster from the drama on Thursday. Titled "The Unseen Heroes", the poster is a tribute to the unsung heroes of the country, who are always around us but are rarely...

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar participated in the Informal Meeting of the European Union (EU) Foreign Ministers' in Cyprus on Thursday. During the meeting, the ministers discussed opportunities, practical collaborations and their shared interests...

Actress Jyotika, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her work in the recently released streaming film ‘System’, has spoken about the importance of silences for her part in the film. The actress spoke with IANS along with her co-star Sonakshi Sinha...

Ahead of the Assembly elections in Punjab, the BJP national President on Thursday appointed a Jat Sikh face and former legislator Kewal Singh Dhillon, 75, a close confidante of former Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh, as the new state president, replacing...

The makers of director Venky Atluri’s much awaited film,  ‘Vishwanath & Sons’, featuring actor Suriya in the lead, on Thursday announced  that the family entertainer would hit screens worldwide on August 14 this year. Sithara Entertainments,...

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party president N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday urged the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna on former chief minister and TDP founder NT Rama Rao, saying the legendary actor-politician remains a permanent symbol...

In a major development, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday announced his decision to tender his resignation during the breakfast meeting hosted by him at his official residence 'Kaveri' in Bengaluru. The official statement by the CM's office...

A devastating tragedy unfolded in Rajasthan's Ajmer district on Thursday morning when a moving SUV suddenly caught fire and turned into a blazing fireball, killing four members of the same family, including a local Congress leader and former Sarpanch.The...

Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and three others injured after an overloaded passenger van rear-ended a semi-trailer truck on an expressway section in central China's Henan Province early Thursday morning, according to local authorities.The crash took...