Category: India

A BJP MP has proposed renaming Delhi to Indraprastha. He believes this name connects the capital to its ancient past. The MP cited historical evidence linking Delhi to the Mahabharata. He also suggested renaming key transport hubs. This move aims to reconnect with India’s roots and foster cultural revival. The…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi graces the front page of The Jerusalem Post ahead of his historic visit to Israel. The newspaper highlights the burgeoning India-Israel partnership and Modi’s upcoming address to the Knesset, marking a significant milestone. Discussions will focus on deepening bilateral ties across various sectors, including technology, defense,…

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the Gaza crisis during his Israel visit and speak for justice for civilians. This call comes as PM Modi embarks on a state visit to Israel. The Congress party has also criticized the government’s stance on the conflict,…

A parliamentary committee condemned the Youth Congress’s AI summit protest, passing a resolution with a majority vote despite opposition from several parties. While praising the summit’s success and significant investment pledges, the dissenters argued the committee was engaging in political maneuvering over the incident. The resolution highlighted the summit’s global…

The Union Cabinet greenlit significant infrastructure upgrades, including three multi-tracking railway projects totaling Rs 9,072 crore to boost train capacity. Additionally, a new integrated airport terminal for Srinagar, costing Rs 1,677 crore, and a Rs 1,067 crore extension for the Ahmedabad Metro were approved. These projects aim to enhance connectivity…

The Supreme Court has permitted Kerala’s ‘Nava Keralam Citizen Response Programme’ to proceed, overturning a High Court decision. The apex court acknowledged that determining the allocation of funds for welfare schemes falls outside judicial purview. The Kerala government must later provide an account of how the Rs 20 crore was…

The Supreme Court has allowed the Calcutta High Court Chief Justice to enlist judicial officers from Jharkhand and Odisha to expedite the verification of 50 lakh voters in West Bengal facing ‘logical discrepancy’ or ‘unmapped’ status. The apex court clarified Aadhaar is solely for identification, not citizenship claims, and supplementary…

Kathua Police have attached approximately 7.5 marlas of land belonging to Pakistan-based terror handler Swar Din in Lohai Malhar tehsil. The action was ordered by the Jammu additional sessions court after Din, declared a proclaimed offender, evaded arrest. This move aims to dismantle terror financing and logistical support. …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged his cabinet colleagues to identify and propose reforms focused on ease of living and ease of doing business. This directive follows the adoption of the ‘Seva Sankalp Resolution’ at Seva Teerth, emphasizing citizen-centric governance and nation-building. Ministries are expected to detail both ongoing and…

A speeding bus collided head-on with two smaller vehicles on National Highway 31 in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district, resulting in four fatalities, including a six-year-old boy. Eleven others were injured in the tragic accident, which occurred near Bagri Pul. Authorities are investigating the incident and plan to widen the highway to…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel on February 25-26. He will meet prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss defence, security, and economic ties. The leaders will also review progress in science, technology, and innovation. The visit aims to reaffirm the strategic partnership between India and Israel. Discussions will also…

Members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Tuesday staged a protest outside Azim Premji University in Bengaluru, alleging that a campus event promoted separatism in Jammu and Kashmir. Protesters raised slogans and blackened the university’s nameplate. The university said the event was not authorised and did not take…