New Delhi, April 4 (IANS): The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) as a Central Sector Scheme for developing villages located al
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS): The Congress party on Friday launched a fellowship programme named after former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, with an objective to bring some of the nations brightest minds into p
Bangkok, April 4 (IANS): India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' and 'Act East' policies, which align with its broader Indo-Pacific vision, has been reaffirmed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ongo
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS): In a significant achievement, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has disbursed financial assistance for education to all eligible applicants under Labour Welfare Schemes meant for
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was passed by Rajya Sabha in the wee hours of Friday after a marathon debate, involving heated exchanges between the treasury and opposition benches. The Uppe
Kolkata, April 4 (IANS) After the Supreme Court cancelled 25,753 school jobs in state-run schools in West Bengal, the BJP said on Friday that the Mamata government did not segregate "tainted" teachers from "gen
Bangkok, April 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday proposed linking India's UPI with the payment systems of the BIMSTEC member nations in an initiative to strengthen trade, industry and tourism in t
Bokaro, April 4 (IANS) Violence erupted in Bokaro after a youth died in a lathi charge by the CISF on members of the Visthapit Apprentice Sangh (VAS) who were protesting outside the Bokaro Steel Plant (BSL) for
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) Rajya Sabha Chairman, Jagdeep Dhankhar, on Friday hailed the passage of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025, as a historic legislation and called it a powerful reminder of what can be achi
Patna, April 4 (IANS) Bihar BJP President, Dilip Jaiswal, on Friday took a swipe at former Bihar Chief Minister Lalu Yadav and said that the NDA government has fulfilled the long-standing dream of the RJD chief
Patna, April 3 (IANS) RJD President Lalu Prasad Yadav has strongly criticised the passing of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, expressing grief and regret that he was not present in Parliament to oppose it.RJD shared
Jamnagar, April 3 (IANS) In a remarkable act of bravery, Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav saved countless lives during the tragic crash of a Jaguar fighter jet in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Amid a critical technical m
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Union government has disbursed over Rs. 1,440 crore as grants to boost rural development across five states-- Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, and Punjab -- du
Dhaka, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Advisor of the interim government in Bangladesh, sat side by side during the official dinner hosted by the Thai Prime Minister Pa
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS): As the Waqf (Amendment) Bill awaits the Rajya Sabha Test after easy sailing through the Lok Sabha, several Parliamentarians elicited their views on the contentious bill.The ruling par
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Thursday announced that a statue of German philosopher and socialist leader Karl Marx will be installed in Chennai - a city that has served as a
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Malvinder Singh Kang on Thursday raised a human rights issue in the Lok Sabha, urging the Union government to fulfill its promise made in 201
Patna, April 3 (IANS) Bihar Leader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav said on Thursday that some secular parties stand exposed in the Lower House of Parliament over their support to the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, add
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS): The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Calcutta High Court's order cancelling 25,753 appointments in teaching and non-teaching posts made by the West Bengal School Service Commissio
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS): The Waqf (Amendment) Bill is facing a crucial Rajya Sabha test on Thursday, a day after sailing through the Lok Sabha following a marathon 12-hour debate. Minister of Minority Affairs