India

PDP, NC take lead in filing nomination papers for first phase of election

While BJP and Congress have yet to announce candidates for the first phase of Assembly elections, nominees of NC, PDP, and Apni Party started filing nomination papers.

Aug 24, 2024

Special App launched in J&K to check credentials of candidates contesting elections

ECI launches several mobile apps, including cVIGIL, Know Your Candidate, Suvidha, and Voter Helpline App.

Aug 24, 2024

Amit Shah asks Rahul Gandhi 10 questions after Congress-NC alliance in J&K poll

In a series of social media posts, the Home Minister asks Rahul Gandhi to clear Congress's stand on NC's demand to restore Article 370.

Aug 24, 2024

Pre-poll alliance with Congress in J&K, confirms Farooq Abdullah

NC-Congress alliance in J&K: Stalemate continues for some assembly seats [details]

Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah confirmed both the parties are still adamant on leaving some particular seats.

Aug 23, 2024

PM greets nation on 1st National Space Day, lauds India's space scientists

India Celebrates First National Space Day, Honors Chandrayaan-3 Success

India celebrated its first National Space Day, marking the success of Chandrayaan-3, the first spacecraft to land on the Moon's South Pole. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride in the nation's space achievements and pledged further support for the sector.

Aug 23, 2024

PM Modi wraps up historic Poland visit setting 'new milestone' in bilateral ties

PM Modi's Historic Visit Strengthens India-Poland Ties

Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to Poland marked a significant milestone in diplomatic relations between the two nations. Modi extended an invitation to Polish companies to join the 'Make in India, Make for the World' initiative, transforming their bilateral relationship into a strategic partnership. The leaders discussed deepening the India-Poland partnership across various sectors and expressed concern over the conflict in Ukraine. Modi's visit highlighted the shared history and cultural ties between the two nations, further cementing their bond.

Aug 23, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu graced the first National Space Day event in New Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu calls Indian space sector growth 'extraordinary'

The growth of the Indian space sector is 'extraordinary', said President Droupadi Murmu on the occasion of the country's maiden National Space Day on Friday.

Aug 23, 2024

Series of accidents spark fear among workers in Andhra's industrial hub Vizag

Two industrial accidents in Anakapalli District in Visakhapatnam within 48 hours have brought the focus on the need for stringent safety measures to prevent disasters in the industrial hub of Andhra Pradesh.

Aug 23, 2024

India, US working to 'shape the future', write Blinken, Austin

India-US sign pact to bolster defense partnership with SOSA

India and the US have signed a Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA), bolstering their defense partnership. The SOSA allows both nations to acquire necessary industrial resources from each other for national security needs.

Aug 23, 2024

Bangladeshi govt revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina

New Bangladesh Govt revokes diplomatic passport of ex-PM Hasina

Bangladesh's Home Affairs Ministry orders former PM Sheikh Hasina, ex-ministers, and MPs to surrender diplomatic passports, to be replaced with general passports.

Aug 23, 2024

US FDA approves updated Covid-19 vaccines against currently circulating variants

FDA Gives Emergency Nod to Updated Covid-19 Vaccines -- Comirnaty and Spikevax

The FDA has authorized emergency use of updated mRNA Covid-19 vaccines targeting current virus variants. The vaccines, Comirnaty and Spikevax, are approved for individuals aged 12 and older, with Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines available for those aged 6 months to 11 years.

Aug 23, 2024