Politics

Nayab Singh Saini retained as Haryana CM

Soft-spoken second-time BJP legislator Nayab Singh Saini (54) was retained as the Chief Minister of Haryana for his second consecutive term. He will take an oath of office along with Cabinet colleagues in Panchkula on Thursday amidst Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh.

Oct 16, 2024

SCO must lead push for UNSC reform: EAM Jaishankar in Islamabad

India on Wednesday used the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Pakistan to reiterate its demand for urgent reforms in the UN Security Council so that it could keep pace with the changing world order.

Oct 16, 2024

INDIA Bloc leaders to attend new J&K Govt oath-taking, Congress unlikely to get Cabinet berths

The swearing-in ceremony of Omar Abdullah as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Wednesday will be attended by many top leaders of the INDIA bloc as sources said, adding that just four Ministers, all belonging to the National Conference (NC), will also take the oath.

Oct 16, 2024

PM Modi to attend Haryana Govt's oath-taking ceremony, security beefed up

With Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President J.P. Nadda, and other top BJP leaders attending the oath-taking ceremony of the new Haryana government on October 17, the police on Wednesday beefed up security.

Oct 16, 2024

PM Modi writes LinkedIn post on creation of National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a post on LinkedIn on Tuesday elaborating on the advantages of developing a National Maritime Heritage Complex at Lothal in Gujarat. The post is titled 'Let's focus on Tourism'.

Oct 15, 2024

Maha govt brings ordinance on Stamp Duty Act, to generate extra Rs 2K Cr annually

The MahaYuti government has released an ordinance to amend the Maharashtra Stamp Act, 1958 proposing the increase in stamp duty on affidavits, agreements and related documents to Rs 500 from the present Rs 100. The stamp duty on share capital has been increased to Rs 1 crore from Rs 50 lakh.

Oct 15, 2024

PM Modi opens 8th ITU-WTSA, highlights India's telecom revolution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 8th edition of the International Telecommunication Union-World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (ITU-WTSA) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Tuesday, emphasising India's rapid strides in telecom and digital technology.

Oct 15, 2024

Delhi CM Atishi calls on PM Modi, first time after taking oath

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Monday. This is the first meeting after she became chief minister of Delhi.

Oct 14, 2024

J&K LG invites Omar Abdullah to form govt; oath-taking on Wednesday

Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday invited NC Vice President Omar Abdullah to take the oath of office as the Chief Minister of the UT on Wednesday.

Oct 14, 2024

India labels Canada's latest allegations as 'preposterous imputations', slams Trudeau's political agenda

Labelling them as "preposterous imputations", India on Monday slammed the Canadian government led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, asserting once again that it has "consciously provided" space to violent extremists and terrorists to harass, threaten and intimidate Indian diplomats and community leaders in Canada.

Oct 14, 2024

BJP seeks K'taka Guv's intervention to revoke cabinet decision on withdrawal of Hubballi riot cases

Karnataka BJP has sought Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot's intervention to revoke the cabinet decision on the withdrawal of cases against the Hubballi riot accused.

Oct 14, 2024

Pakistan eagerly awaits EAM Jaishankar's arrival for SCO meet

All eyes are fixed on the visit of India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar as Pakistan hosts the two-day SCO Council of Heads of Government (CHG) meeting in Islamabad starting Tuesday.

Oct 14, 2024

Delhi govt imposes ban on firecrackers till January 1 to tackle air pollution

The Delhi government on Monday imposed a complete ban on the production, storage, sale and use of firecrackers till January 1, 2025. The measure is part of the city government's ongoing effort to curb rising air pollution levels during the winter season.

Oct 14, 2024

Delhi: Parliamentary Committee on Waqf Bill to hear views of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, other stakeholders

The Joint Committee of Parliament will meet in the Parliament Annexe on Monday, to discuss on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill under the chairmanship of Jagdambika Pal. During the meeting, the Committee will hear the views of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and other stakeholders.

Oct 14, 2024

Maharashtra State Skills University to be named after Ratan Tata

The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday gave nod for naming Maharashtra State Skills University after Ratan Tata, the former chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons. This is one of the many decisions taken by the cabinet in its recent meetings, even as the state prepares for imminent assembly elections.

Oct 14, 2024