New Delhi, November 3, 2025: The Ministry of Media, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, launched the second edition of the ‘Global Harmony’ initiative on November 2, with ‘India Week’ as its inaugural celebration under the Riyadh Season. Part of the Quality-of-Life Program supporting Saudi Vision 2030, the initiative seeks to celebrate the diversity of residents living […]
New Delhi, October 31, 2025: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has released the provisional merit list of selected candidates under the National Scholarship for Postgraduate (PG) Studies for the academic year 2024–25. According to the official notice issued by UGC Secretary Prof. Manish R. Joshi, the list includes candidates from both Science and Humanities streams. […]
Amritsar (Punjab), November 3, 2025: Akal Takht Jathedar Kuldeep Singh Gargaj has sharply criticized Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for his recent comments on the Golak (donation boxes) in gurdwaras, warning him against making statements that hurt Sikh sentiments. Referring to the Chief Minister’s alleged remark that “if money from the Golaks stops coming, 95% […]
India completed a clean sweep in Kabaddi, with both the boys’ and girls’ teams winning gold at the ongoing Asian Youth Games 2025 in Manama, Bahrain. Both Indian sides defeated Iran in their respective finals, though in contrasting fashion. The boys’ team faced a tough fight before edging past Iran 35-32, while the girls’ team […]
Indian stock markets ended lower on Friday, breaking a six-day winning streak, as investor sentiment weakened amid US-China trade tension. At the closing bell, the Sensex fell 344.52 points, or 0.41 per cent, to settle at 84,211.88, while the Nifty declined 96.25 points, or 0.37 per cent, to end at 25,795.15. “The Nifty remained weak […]
President Droupadi Murmu on Friday attended the centenary celebrations of St. Teresa’s College in Ernakulam, Kerala, and lauded the institution’s century-long contribution to women’s education and social transformation. Speaking on the occasion, the President commended St. Teresa’s College for its “steadfast commitment to spiritual values,” saying that the college has played a vital role in […]
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday said that “all is not well” within the United Nations, asserting that the organisation’s decision-making no longer reflects its membership nor addresses global priorities. He was speaking at an event marking the 80th anniversary of the United Nations in New Delhi, where a commemorative postage stamp was launched […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on Mahagathbandhan in Bihar’s Begusarai. He contrasted the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) with the opposition bloc, saying, “On one side, there is the NDA – an alliance with mature leadership – and on the other side, there is the ‘Maha Lathbandhan’.” Taking a swipe at […]
Gurdaspur/Chandigarh, October 24, 2025: A new twist has emerged in the California truck accident case involving 21-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, accused of killing three people while allegedly driving under the influence of drugs. While US authorities have charged him with DUI (Driving Under the Influence), his family and entire village in Punjab have come out in […]
Chandigarh, October 24, 2025 – The Haryana Government today announced an enhancement in the rates of Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) payable to its employees and pensioners/family pensioners. Those drawing their pay and pension/family pension as per the 7th Pay/Pension Commission Structure will now receive DA and DR at the rate of 58 […]
