India

Amazon sued over slow deliveries to low-income areas in US

The attorney general of the US District of Columbia sued Amazon, accusing it of violating consumer protection laws by making slower deliveries to Prime members in historically lower-income neighbourhoods.

Dec 5, 2024

'Tarang Shakti' Exercise aimed at enhancing operational coordination among friendly countries: Rajnath Singh

Parliament set for OBC Committee reports; HM Shah to move Disaster Management Bill

The Indian Parliament is set to introduce a Bill to amend the Disaster Management Act, 2005, aiming to clarify roles and empower authorities. The Union Railway Minister has moved a motion for The Railways (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to enhance the powers of the Railways Board.

Dec 5, 2024

Govt plans to invest Rs 1.08 lakh crore in new tunnel projects: Nitin Gadkari

The government is planning to invest another Rs 1.08 lakh crore in 78 upcoming tunnel projects in the country covering a distance of 285 km as part of its plans to develop world-class infrastructure, Union Minister of Road

Dec 5, 2024

Devendra Fadnavis set to be sworn in today as Maha CM; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar Deputy CMs

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Devendra Fadnavis will take oath as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Dec 5, 2024

Vijender Gupta slams AAP govt for failure to curb crime, drug trade in Delhi

Leader of the Opposition in the Delhi Assembly, Vijender Gupta, has criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government for failing to curb criminal activities and drug trade in the national capital during a discussion on the city's law and order situation in the Assembly session.

Dec 5, 2024

Bhutan King Wangchuck to arrive in India today

Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will arrive in India on Thursday for a two-day official visit and hold meetings with the Indian leadership to review bilateral relations.

Dec 5, 2024

Vaishno Devi shrine, a hugely popular pilgrim spot for Hindu devotees is visited by close to 1 crore pilgrims every year

Ban on liquor, non-vegetarian food imposed around Vaishno Devi Shrine

The Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Katra, Piyush Dhotra, has issued a prohibition order banning the sale, possession, and consumption of liquor and non-vegetarian food within the jurisdiction of the sub-division, the base camp for pilgrims visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district

Dec 5, 2024

Justice Manmohan takes oath as SC judge

Justice Manmohan, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, has been sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court. His appointment was cleared by the Centre following a recommendation by the Supreme Court Collegium.

Dec 5, 2024

J&K CM Omar Abdullah stresses on minimising power cuts during winter

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called a meeting focused on addressing power supply challenges, curtailment schedules, revenue realisation, and strategies for improving the efficiency of the power sector during the peak winter season,

Dec 5, 2024