Politics

Health Ministry calls for inter-sectoral collaboration, enhanced research to address NCDs

Inter-sectoral collaboration and enhanced research are crucial to address the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity.

Jan 10, 2025

Gender equality, women's development integral to India's foreign policy, says EAM Jaishankar at PBD meet

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday chaired the fourth plenary session of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Odisha, titled 'Diaspora Divas: Celebrating Women's Leadership and Influence - Nari Shakti', and remarked that progress is superficial until the human side is addressed. He said gender equality and women's development are integral to India's foreign policy and international relations.

Jan 10, 2025

Elections: Delhi polls an opportunity to choose between AAP's corruption and BJP's development, says JP Nadda

BJP President J P Nadda has reviewed preparations for the upcoming Delhi Assembly polls, asking party leaders to reach out to new groups of people from various social segments and areas for better electoral impact, adding that "this election offers an opportunity to choose between Arvind Kejriwal's "falsehoods and corruption" and the BJP's "truth and development".

Jan 10, 2025

President Murmu to confer Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards today

President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman awards during the valedictory session of the PBD Convention in Odisha.

Jan 10, 2025

Our Constitution, Our Pride: What right does Cong have to speak about Dr. Ambedkar, says K'taka BJP

Karnataka BJP on Thursday claimed that pro-Constitution, pro-reservation amendments had been made by the BJP and what right do Congress leaders have to speak about Dr. Ambedkar?

Jan 9, 2025

Record 2.79 crore registrations for 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

With just five days left for the closure of registration, a record 2.79 crore students, teachers, and parents across India and abroad have already registered for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' (PPC) 2025 - an initiative to foster students' positive outlook towards examinations.

Jan 9, 2025

INDIA bloc only for general elections, Cong building momentum for Delhi: Khera

Congress leader Pawan Khera on Thursday reiterated that the INDIA bloc was formed exclusively for the Lok Sabha elections and asserted that the party is gaining significant momentum ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.

Jan 9, 2025

At PBD 2025, PM Modi urges diaspora to become force behind India's march towards 'Viksit Bharat 2047'

Spotlighting the country's march towards becoming a 'Viksit Bharat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought the participation of the diaspora in making India a developed nation by 2047.

Jan 9, 2025

Athawale's party to contest Delhi polls; says will help BJP form govt

As the battle for Delhi intensifies, smaller parties and splinter groups are gearing up to make their mark. The Republican Party of India (RPI) president and Rajya Sabha member Ramdas Athawale has announced that his party will field candidates in the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

Jan 9, 2025

Cong's focus on defeating BJP in Delhi, says Alvi after Chavan's remark on Kejriwal's victory

As Delhi gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections, the political landscape is witnessing controversies and clarifications.

Jan 9, 2025

Kejriwal of 2025 world apart from 2013, says Parvesh Verma; unveils BJP's vision for better Delhi

Parvesh Verma, the BJP's candidate for the New Delhi Assembly seat, launched a scathing attack on former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of corruption and hypocrisy and remarking that the "Kejriwal of 2013 and 2025 were worlds apart."

Jan 9, 2025

Political, raising this for vote bank: BJP slams Kejriwal over Jat quota

The BJP on Thursday slammed Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for his letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding the inclusion of Jats and five other communities in the Centre's list of Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

Jan 9, 2025

TN Chief Minister Stalin launches Pongal gift hampers; cash & 25 essentials in it

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin launched the distribution of Pongal gift hampers on Thursday at a ration shop in Saidapet

Jan 9, 2025

Sandeep Dikshit files defamation case against AAP's Atishi and Sanjay Singh over 'funding' allegations

Sandeep Dikshit, senior Congress leader and also the candidate from New Delhi Assembly constituency filed defamation cases against Delhi Chief Minister Atishi and AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday.

Jan 9, 2025

LS Speaker Om Birla confident India, UK further strengthen strategic relations

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has expressed confidence that his visit to London would further strengthen the deep-rooted friendly ties between the Parliaments of both India and the UK as well as the people of both countries.

Jan 9, 2025