With the active participation of a high-level Indian delegation, a G20 meeting has arrived at a consensus in finalising the first Ministerial declaration on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), according to an official statement issued on Saturday.
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Coal India Ltd steps into 50th year with 9-fold leap in production
State-owned Coal India Limited (CIL) stepped into its 50th year of inception, recording a spectacular 8.7-fold growth in production from 89 million tonne (MT) during 1975-76, to a massive 773.6 MT output in the FY 2024.
U'khand Char Dham shrines to close for winter, marking end of 2024 pilgrimage
The revered Char Dham temples of Uttarakhand -- Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath -- will close their doors in the coming days, marking the end of the 2024 pilgrimage season. Gangotri, dedicated to Goddess Ganga, will be the first to close its doors on Saturday.
PM Modi, PM Mitsotakis reaffirm commitment to India-Greece Strategic Partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Greek counterpart reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Greece Strategic Partnership after Kyriakos Mitsotakis called up his Indian counterpart.
Muhurat trading signifies positive investor sentiment for Indian markets
According to Vikas Gupta, smallcase Manager and CEO at Omniscience Capital, it is likely that the current correction in the markets is likely to start correcting itself in the next few weeks.
Sonam, Kareena, Ananya and other Bollywood celebs mourn death of iconic designer Rohit Bal
A string of Bollywood personalities such as Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ananya Panday and others on Saturday mourned the death of connoisseur of luxury fashion wear Rohit Bal, fondly known as 'Gudda' in the industry, who passed away aged 63.
Salman got a threat call from ‘Underworld’ on his landline: Somy Ali
Somy Ali, the ex-girlfriend of Salman Khan made a sensational revelation about a threatening call from the Underworld to the superstar in the 90s, when she was in a relationship with him.
Standing Kodo crop destroyed after death of 10 elephants at MP's Bandhavgarh reserve
Madhya Pradesh's Forest Department staff have destroyed the standing Kodo millet crop at an agricultural field in Umariya district following the deaths of 10 wild elephants at Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR).
PM Modi continues Diwali tradition, celebrates with soldiers in Gujarat's Kutch
Continuing his tradition of spending Diwali with the armed forces and other security forces on the borders, Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival of lights on Thursday with personnel from the Border Security Force (BSF), Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force in the Sir Creek area of Gujarat's Kutch.
Indian, Chinese troops exchange sweets at LAC in Ladakh on Diwali
This comes after India and China undertook the disengagement process at the LAC in the union territory. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said during an event in Arunachal Pradesh that the process was near completion.
Former BJP MLA Brahm Singh Tanwar joins AAP ahead of Delhi Assembly polls
In a significant setback for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections, three-time MLA Brahm Singh Tanwar joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday.
Everybody must accept reality that J&K is Union Territory: Lt Governor
In an obvious reference to NC leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and Cabinet ministers, Sinha said: "It was unfortunate that those who took oath under the Indian Constitution are opposing UT status of J&K. This reflects their dual character."
Mumbai Congress receives jolt as veteran Ravi Raja joins BJP
A veteran Congress leader, Ravi Raja along with his supporters on Thursday joined the BJP in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the party's Mumbai unit chief Ashish Shelar.
UP CM celebrates Diwali in Ayodhya, prays at Ram temple
A day after Deepotsav, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath began his day on Thursday with a visit to Hanumangarhi, where he prayed to Bajrangbali.
WBJDA meet on Nov 9 seeking submission of charge sheet by CBI in RG Kar case
West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Association (WBJDA) has organised a mass convention on November 9 demanding quick submission of the final charge sheet by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital rape and murder case.
Bengal bypolls: Deployment of CAPF increased substantially
Considering the booth-sensitivity of the six Assembly constituencies going to bypolls next month, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has decided to substantially increase the deployment of Central Police Forces (CAPF) personnel from what was decided initially.
PM Modi calls for vigilance against 'urban naxalism' on Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
On the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasised the need to identify and counteract "urban Naxalism" -- a new threat, he warned, that seeks to divide India "under the guise of defending democracy and the Constitution."
Unprecedented achievements for unity, integrity of India in last 10 years, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the last 10 years have been full of unprecedented achievements for the unity and integrity of India and commitment to national unity is visible in every work, and every mission of the government.
Pawan Kalyan greets Hindus of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan on Diwali
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has greeted Hindus in Pakistan, Bangaladesh and Afghanistan on the occasion of Diwali. The actor-turned-politician took to X on Thursday to convey his greetings.
Will continue to inspire every generation: PM Modi pays tributes to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat's Kevadia and participated in the Ekta Diwas celebrations.
President Murmu, PM Modi extend Diwali greetings
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended their greetings to the citizens on the occasion of Diwali on Thursday.
Eight cases filed for hoax bomb threats to flights at Hyderabad Airport
Hyderabad police have so far registered eight cases in connection with anonymous bomb threats to flights at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), a police official said on Wednesday.
'I really feel very bad', Ajit Pawar reacts to Uncle Sharad Pawar's mimicry
A day after NCP(SP) president Sharad Pawar mocked and mimicked his nephew, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday hit back saying that it was not right on the part of his uncle to do so as he (Ajit Pawar) had got emotional while remembering his mother.
5 hacked to death in clash between 2 nomadic groups in Odisha; 5 abducted
In a shocking incident, as many as five people, including three women were killed in a group clash at Karamdihi in Odisha’s Sundargarh district late on Tuesday night, over an alleged extramarital affair and one woman and four children were abducted by the attackers.
Maha polls: 7,995 candidates file 10,905 nomination papers for 288 Assembly seats
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has received 10,905 forms filled by 7,995 candidates vying for the 288 Maharashtra Assembly seats on the last date (October 29) of filing nominations, officials said here on Wednesday.