Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing the ongoing Middle East conflict. Both leaders emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation and keeping shipping lines open and secure, while India reiterated its condemnation of attacks on energy infrastructure. …
View More PM Modi, Saudi Crown Prince discuss Middle East crisis, push for open sea lanesCategory: India
Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation organises 16th India probiotic Symposium in New Delhi
The Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation organised the 16th India Probiotic Symposium on ” Impact from Cradle to Centenarians” in New Delhi on March 27-28. …
View More Gut Microbiota and Probiotic Science Foundation organises 16th India probiotic Symposium in New DelhiTamil Nadu assembly election 2026 SWOT analysis: Can Stalin hold the Dravidian fortress or will Vijay’s TVK disrupt the old order?
Tamil Nadu’s political landscape is shifting from a bipolar contest to a multi-cornered fight, with the DMK facing anti-incumbency and a fragmented opposition. New entrant TVK and established players like AIADMK and NTK are vying for influence, making this election a crucial transition phase for the state’s political future. …
View More Tamil Nadu assembly election 2026 SWOT analysis: Can Stalin hold the Dravidian fortress or will Vijay’s TVK disrupt the old order?Delhi civic fines set for overhaul; fines for dogs without leash set at Rs 1,000
Delhi is set to significantly increase penalties for various civic violations, including a jump from Rs 50 to Rs 1,000 for letting pet dogs roam unleashed in public. The Jan Vishwas Bill 2025 proposes higher fines for issues like cattle tethering, defacing house numbers, and sanitation offenses, aiming to rationalize…
View More Delhi civic fines set for overhaul; fines for dogs without leash set at Rs 1,000‘Pakistan remains in denial’: India reaffirms support for Bangladesh’s justice push over 1971 atrocities
India reaffirmed its support for Bangladesh’s pursuit of justice over Pakistan’s 1971 atrocities, noting Islamabad’s continued denial of its crimes. Marking March 25 as Genocide Day, Bangladesh remembers the systematic murder and mass sexual crimes during Operation Searchlight. India stands with Bangladesh in its desire for accountability for these historical…
View More ‘Pakistan remains in denial’: India reaffirms support for Bangladesh’s justice push over 1971 atrocitiesCash, care and constant connect: How the ‘Didi model’ is shaping Bengal’s ballot
As the political landscape of West Bengal gears up for the 2026 elections, Mamata Banerjee’s government is capitalizing on an extensive welfare system. Programs such as Lakshmir Bhandar and Khadya Sathi are at the forefront, addressing critical issues related to women’s empowerment, food access, educational advancement, and job creation for…
View More Cash, care and constant connect: How the ‘Didi model’ is shaping Bengal’s ballot‘Total disarray’: BJP’s CR Kesavan targets Congress amid row over candidate selection in Tamil Nadu
BJP spokesperson CR Kesavan slammed the Congress in Tamil Nadu, citing MP Jothimani’s public criticism of opaque constituency selection for the 2026 Assembly polls. He alleged a “deep divide” and “disarray” within the party, linking it to alleged ticket selling and a “compromised” Congress. …
View More ‘Total disarray’: BJP’s CR Kesavan targets Congress amid row over candidate selection in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu assembly polls: AMMK releases manifesto, rolls out 120 promises
TTV Dhinakaran’s AMMK unveiled a 120-point manifesto for the 2026 Tamil Nadu polls, promising 85% jobs for Tamils, making Tamil the official language, and waiving all farmer loans. The party also pledged to increase rural employment days and restore the Old Pension Scheme, while seeking Bharat Ratna for Jayalalithaa. …
View More Tamil Nadu assembly polls: AMMK releases manifesto, rolls out 120 promises‘Fearing ground assault, our families have started leaving Tehran’: Iranians in India
Fear grips Tehran as residents anticipate a ground assault. Ambiguous statements from Washington and threats from Tel Aviv fuel anxiety. Many families are leaving the capital for safer rural areas. Iranians in India report loved ones are rationing essentials and struggling with communication blackouts. Video calls offer brief solace amidst…
View More ‘Fearing ground assault, our families have started leaving Tehran’: Iranians in IndiaEC seeks report on Mamata’s ‘provocative’ remark from CEO
With her statement seen as a provocation to TMC women workers and supporters to launch attacks at polling stations in rural areas, posing a risk to the central armed police forces deployed there, of facing criminal charges were they to intervene and stop them, EC will examine if the statement…
View More EC seeks report on Mamata’s ‘provocative’ remark from CEOED chargesheets Anil aide in RCom laundering case
RCom, Ambani, his close associates and some family members are under investigation in the purchase and sale of an apartment worth over Rs 70 crore in Manhattan, New York. Sources said the chargesheet has mentioned Vaishali Jairam Mane, besides Garg, as an accused. Mane was an RCom employee based in…
View More ED chargesheets Anil aide in RCom laundering caseUS, Ukraine citizens who went to Mizoram posed no threat to India: Shah
This is the first time a govt functionary has clarified on record that the group’s interest lay in Myanmar and India was merely a transit point. “No threat was posed to India’s security. It is our policy that any foreigner who visits India for any wrong act will not be…
View More US, Ukraine citizens who went to Mizoram posed no threat to India: Shah12L on Bengal’s 2nd supplementary list, but no clarity on who made the cut
As was the case when Election Commission released the first supplementary rolls close to midnight last Monday, there were more questions than CEO Manoj Agarwal had answers for. “About 37 lakh of the 60 lakh pending cases have been disposed of till now. After receiving the list from Calcutta HC,…
View More 12L on Bengal’s 2nd supplementary list, but no clarity on who made the cutPilots of VIP charters can now refuse to fly in unsafe conditions
Noting that VVIPs “use air travel frequently for electioneering and other purposes in (small) aircraft” and choppers, DGCA said, “Analysis of earlier accidents/incidents associated with aircraft operations to/from airstrips/temporary helipads and during election flying has often revealed violation of instructions and safety was jeopardised. It is essential that adequate measures…
View More Pilots of VIP charters can now refuse to fly in unsafe conditionsDef council clears Rs 2.4L cr proposals for procurement of more S-400 units, transport aircraft, desi Bofors
The approval for additional S-400 ‘Sudarshan’ systems, which had helped neutralise Pakistani missiles during last year’s conflict in May and had also to its credit the world’s longest-range kill of an enemy aircraft, has come at a time when IAF teams are in Russia to receive the fourth squadron under…
View More Def council clears Rs 2.4L cr proposals for procurement of more S-400 units, transport aircraft, desi Bofors