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Labour Day: Welfare of workers top priority of Sikkim govt, says CM Tamang

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday said that the state government has given the welfare of labourers top priority and a series of steps were taken in that direction in the last few years.

May 1, 2025

PM Modi inaugurates WAVES 2025, hails it as global platform for creativity and connectivity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated WAVES 2025, India's first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit in Mumbai, and said it was a global platform for creativity and connectivity.

May 1, 2025

Prez Murmu calls to end Maoism, praises exemplary traditions of Chhattisgarh Assembly

Prez Murmu extends greetings on Gujarat Foundation Day

President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday conveyed her warm wishes to the citizens of Gujarat on the occasion of the state's Foundation Day, applauding the people for their significant role in elevating India's global stature and offering a path of inspiration to humanity.

May 1, 2025

Salute unsung heroes who keep Adani Group running: Gautam Adani on Labour Day

Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, on Thursday hailed thousands of workers, especially unsung heroes who keep the Adani Portfolio of companies running.

May 1, 2025

India must expand steel production to achieve 'zero import & net export' goal: PM Modi

Maharashtra remains a strong pillar of progress: PM Modi

On the 66th foundation day of Maharashtra, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said greetings to the people of the state which has always played a key role in the India's development.

May 1, 2025

BJP hails 'historic' caste census decision, slams Oppn for 'seeking credit'

BJP leaders on Thursday welcomed the Central government's landmark decision to include caste-based enumeration in the upcoming national census while firmly rejecting the Opposition's attempts to claim credit for the move.

May 1, 2025

India shuts airspace for all Pakistan-operated flights till May 23

India on Wednesday announced to shut its airspace for Pakistan-owned and operated flights till May 23 (estimated), days after Islamabad decided to shut its airspace to all flights owned and operated by the Indian carriers.

May 1, 2025

Kolkata fire: Hotel owner and manager arrested; 2 victims yet to be identified

The Kolkata Police, on Thursday, arrested the owner and the manager of the hotel at Madan Mohan Burman Street in central Kolkata, where a devastating fire claimed 15 lives.

May 1, 2025

BJP mocks CM Siddaramaiah on caste census advice to Centre

The Karnataka BJP, on Thursday, criticised Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on his caste census remarks, saying that the exercise done by the Congress-led government was a model for how not to conduct the census.

May 1, 2025

Caste count goes official: BJP seizes agenda; INDIA bloc faces strategic recalibration

In a landmark decision with far-reaching social and political implications, Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has approved the inclusion of caste enumeration in the upcoming national Census. The announcement, made by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs (CCPA) on Wednesday, comes amid growing political momentum around caste data and its role in public policy.

Apr 30, 2025

U'Khand CM Dhami offers prayers at Gangotri Yamunotri Dhams as Char Dham Yatra begins

U'Khand CM offers prayers at Gangotri Yamunotri Dhams as Char Dham Yatra begins

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday offered prayers at Gangotri and Yamunotri Dhams as the Char Dham Yatra officially commenced in Uttarkashi district, marking the start of one of India's most sacred pilgrimages.

Apr 30, 2025

Sensex closes in green during volatile trade, Nifty ends at 24,336

Sensex ends marginally lower as investors remain cautious amid geo-political tensions

Stock-specific trading activity continued to dominate the Indian stock market for the second consecutive session on Wednesday, as both the benchmark indices remained in a narrow range.

Apr 30, 2025

India sees 92 pc surge in job applications by women for enterprise job roles: Report

India's GCCs record robust rise in women staffers at senior levels

While India is rapidly becoming a hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), the development has ushered in a promising trend in women's career advancement with a significant increase in female representation in mid and senior positions in the sector, according to a TeamLease Digital report released on Wednesday.

Apr 30, 2025

CPI-M alleges K'taka cops tried to cover up mob lynching; demands SIT probe

Commenting on the mob lynching incident reported from Mangaluru over alleged 'Pakistan Zindabad' slogans raised by a man, the CPI-M has claimed that the police tried to cover up the case and demanded the suspension of senior police officers.

Apr 30, 2025

Caste Census to be done along with National Census: Modi govt's big decision

Caste Census to be done along with National Census: PM Modi govt's big decision

The Centre announced on Wednesday that the caste census will be conducted along with the next population census, an exercise undertaken at the central level.

Apr 30, 2025