Swaraj Kaushal, former Mizoram Governor and husband of the late Sushma Swaraj, passed away at 73 after a brief illness. He was a senior advocate with a distinguished public and legal career. His daughter, MP Bansuri Swaraj, expressed profound grief, finding solace in his reunion with her mother. Leaders mourned…
View More ‘Reunited with mother’: Sushma Swaraj’s husband Swaraj Kaushal passes away at 73; daughter Bansuri posts emotional messageTag: India
‘Discretion of delegation’: Government counters Rahul Gandhi on LoP–visitor meetings claim; names dignitaries who met him
Government sources have refuted Rahul Gandhi’s claims that opposition leaders are barred from meeting foreign dignitaries. They stated that the Ministry of External Affairs facilitates official meetings, while engagements outside this framework are at the visitor’s discretion. Several foreign leaders have met Gandhi since he became Leader of the Opposition,…
View More ‘Discretion of delegation’: Government counters Rahul Gandhi on LoP–visitor meetings claim; names dignitaries who met himNitin Gadkari announces new barrier-free highway toll collection system, says, ‘Within a year…’
The government has also decided to introduce innovative methods for user fee collection to reduce congestion and eliminate delays at fee plazas on national highways. Read More | Source: DNA…
View More Nitin Gadkari announces new barrier-free highway toll collection system, says, ‘Within a year…’Moscow callback: When Modi first met Putin; photos from 2001 go viral ahead of Russian leader’s India visit
As President Putin prepares for a visit to India, old images of him with Prime Minister Modi from 2001 have resurfaced. Then Gujarat Chief Minister Modi accompanied PM Vajpayee to Moscow, marking his first international engagement and early diplomatic interaction with Putin. The visit fostered cooperation between Gujarat and Russia’s…
View More Moscow callback: When Modi first met Putin; photos from 2001 go viral ahead of Russian leader’s India visitPutin-Modi meet: How India became Russia’s lifeline – but on its own terms
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a crucial summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking to bolster energy and arms ties amidst Western sanctions. India navigates a diplomatic tightrope, balancing its historical partnership with Moscow against growing ties with Washington, aiming for strategic autonomy. …
View More Putin-Modi meet: How India became Russia’s lifeline – but on its own termsParliament Winter Session begins: SIR row and pollution streak draw fire; stormy sessions ahead
Parliament’s Winter Session commenced with significant disruptions over Delhi’s air quality and electoral roll revisions. Opposition demands for urgent debates led to walkouts. Key legislative proposals include raising FDI in insurance, new tobacco tax structures, and consolidating securities laws. A truce was reached for a debate on election reforms, including…
View More Parliament Winter Session begins: SIR row and pollution streak draw fire; stormy sessions aheadFrom Rs 43,000 tickets to 10-hour delays: How IndiGo disruptions are crippling air travel – Top developments
IndiGo faces a nationwide operational crisis with widespread flight cancellations and delays, leaving lakhs of passengers stranded and sparking anger. The DGCA has summoned the airline’s management to explain the “unprecedented disruptions” and present a plan to stabilize operations during the peak travel season. …
View More From Rs 43,000 tickets to 10-hour delays: How IndiGo disruptions are crippling air travel – Top developmentsS-500, Su-57, and Submarines: Putin’s high-stakes India agenda
First up, defence deals. India is expecting the last two S-400 air defence systems from Russia. Read More | Source: DNA…
View More S-500, Su-57, and Submarines: Putin’s high-stakes India agenda‘Obligated to provide’: Supreme Court tells states to deploy more staff for SIR; TVK plea flags BLO plight
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed state governments to provide additional staff to reduce the workload of Booth Level Officers (BLOs) involved in EC’s SIR exercise. This comes amid reports of excessive pressure and alleged suicides, with the court emphasising case-by-case consideration for exemption requests and ensuring adequate workforce. The…
View More ‘Obligated to provide’: Supreme Court tells states to deploy more staff for SIR; TVK plea flags BLO plight‘Means same as jaddojahad’: Chandrashekhar Azad defends SP MP’s ‘jihad’ remark; backs Jamiat chief Mahmood Madani
Azad Samaj Party chief Chandrashekhar Azad defended SP MP Mohibbullah Nadvi’s use of ‘jihad’ in Parliament, equating it to ‘jaddojahad’ or struggle against oppression. Azad asserted that Nadvi was advocating for Muslims to resist injustice constitutionally. He also supported Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind chief Mahmood Madani, whose remarks were reportedly twisted. …
View More ‘Means same as jaddojahad’: Chandrashekhar Azad defends SP MP’s ‘jihad’ remark; backs Jamiat chief Mahmood MadaniPutin’s India Visit 2025: Here’s a look at ITC Maurya’s Presidential Suite, where Russian leader will stay during his 2-day visit, know size, per night tariffs and more
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi for a two-day visit, staying at ITC Maurya Hotel’s opulent Chanakya Suite. The hotel is under tight security, with the suite offering 4,600 sq ft of luxury. The stay continues a tradition of hosting world leaders in India’s capital. Read More…
View More Putin’s India Visit 2025: Here’s a look at ITC Maurya’s Presidential Suite, where Russian leader will stay during his 2-day visit, know size, per night tariffs and moreAatmaNirbhar at Sea: India’s Navy day tribute to homegrown might
Navy Day honours India’s sea warriors, celebrating courage, self-reliance, and indigenous strength, highlighted by powerful naval demonstrations, INS Vikrant’s showcase, and the nation’s enduring maritime pride Read More | Source: DNA…
View More AatmaNirbhar at Sea: India’s Navy day tribute to homegrown mightDelhi’s air quality sees mild improvement, AQI dips to 299 from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ category, government to use water sprinklers, anti-smog guns in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad
Delhi’s air quality improved significantly on Thursday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) standing at 299 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Read More | Source: DNA…
View More Delhi’s air quality sees mild improvement, AQI dips to 299 from ‘very poor’ to ‘poor’ category, government to use water sprinklers, anti-smog guns in Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad‘Why are you asking me? Ask them’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on falling rupee; brings up PM Modi’s past remark on Manmohan Singh
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra deflected questions on the rupee breaching the 90 mark against the US dollar, urging reporters to ask Prime Minister Narendra Modi about his 2013 remarks on the falling rupee. Meanwhile, Chief Economic Adviser V. Anantha Nageswaran stated the government is not concerned about the currency’s…
View More ‘Why are you asking me? Ask them’: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on falling rupee; brings up PM Modi’s past remark on Manmohan SinghInternational Cheetah Day: PM Modi celebrates ‘one of the planet’s most remarkable creatures’ — see pics
On International Cheetah Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media, showcasing heartwarming images and celebrating the remarkable achievements of Project Cheetah. This visionary initiative, active for three years now, is dedicated to revitalizing India’s ecological landscape by reintroducing cheetahs to Kuno National Park. …
View More International Cheetah Day: PM Modi celebrates ‘one of the planet’s most remarkable creatures’ — see pics