External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar

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
Tahsildar murdered in Visakhapatnam

Murder most foul in Meerut: Couple killed, three kids stuffed in bed box

In a horrific incident, a couple and their three children were found dead at their residence in the Lisadi Gate Police Station area. While the bodies of the couple were found on the floor, the bodies of the three children, all minor girls, were hidden in a bed box, indicating foul play and a bid to hide the crime. Jan 10, 2025
Kingpin

Tainted BSF officer's induction sparks outrage against NC; Farooq Abdullah reacts

The NC faced sharp criticism after the induction of Dr. Karnail Singh, an ex-BSF Commandant and alleged mastermind of the J&K Police Sub-Inspector (JKPSI) recruitment scam. Following public outrage, NC president Dr. Farooq Abdullah announced that Singh's admission into the party had been withheld until he was cleared of all charges. Jan 9, 2025
Record 2.79 crore registrations for 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'

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
Athwale's Party to contest Delhi polls, says will help BJP form govt

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