Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel of full support from the central government as the state battles severe flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall. In a phone conversation, PM Modi inquired about the ongoing relief and rescue operations in the state. CM Patel, sharing details of the call on […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the BJP government’s flagship initiative, Jan Dhan Yojana, on its 10th anniversary. He highlighted the scheme’s role in advancing financial inclusion, emphasizing how it has empowered women, youth, and marginalized communities while improving their financial status. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Today, we mark a […]
Security in Kolkata was heightened on Wednesday, with police personnel deployed across the city to prevent violence following the 12-hour ‘Bengal Bandh’ called by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The strike has been organized in response to alleged police brutality during Tuesday’s ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ protest rally in the state capital. The protest follows widespread outrage […]
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called for a ’12-hour Bengal Bandh’ on Wednesday (August 28) in protest against police crackdown on peaceful protest during ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ – march to state secretariat on Tuesday. Meanwhile, BJP leader Agnimitra Paul lashed out at the Bengal government as she took part in the 12-hour ‘Bengal Bandh’ called […]
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had a telephone conversation today with the President of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin. PM recalled his successful visit to Russia last month to participate in the 22nd India-Russia Bilateral Summit. The two leaders reviewed progress on a number of bilateral issues and discussed measures to further strengthen […]
In Bangladesh, a Dhaka court on Monday sent 388 Ansar personnel to jail in four cases over the clashes between Ansar personnel and students on Sunday night in front of the central secretariat in Dhaka for laying siege and ransacking the secretariat and launching an attack on students. A total of 437 named and 11,100 […]
In an unprecedented move, Japan has formally accused China of violating its airspace for the first time, escalating tensions between the two Asian powers. The incident, involving a Chinese military aircraft, occurred on Monday and has prompted a strong diplomatic response from Tokyo. Japan’s defence ministry said an Y-9 surveillance aircraft at 11.29am on Monday […]
A bird flu outbreak has been confirmed in Pipli town of of Odisha’s Puri district, with detection of the H5N1 avian influenza in several poultry farms, prompting authorities to take initiate containment measures. As part of containment measures, over 20,000 birds are set to be culled to prevent the spread of the virus to other […]
The 24th International Mother Teresa Awards Ceremony took place on August 26th, 2024, at the Millennium Plaza Dubai, commemorating the 114th birth anniversary of the revered humanitarian. This prestigious event, organized by the All-India Minority and Weaker Sections Council, was held outside India for only the second time, with both international ceremonies having taken place […]
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to attend the 54th Foundation Day celebration of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) on Wednesday in New Delhi. The event marks a significant milestone for the organization, which has been at the forefront of police modernization efforts in India since its establishment in 1970. As […]
