Veteran BJP leader Lal Krishna Advani was admitted to the AIIMS here late on Wednesday night, sources said, adding that the condition of the former Deputy Prime Minister is stable.
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Months after quitting post, Sam Pitroda reappointed Indian Overseas Congress chief
Gandhi family loyalist Sam Pitroda has made a return to the helm of the Indian Overseas Congress, months after stepping down from the post following a huge political controversy that erupted over his 'racist' remarks and comments on inheritance tax.
MCA refutes media reports on clean chit to Byju’s, says probe is still on
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) clarified on Wednesday that it has not given Byju’s a clean chit over financial fraud as the investigation into the matter is still going on.
CBI gets 3-day custody of CM Kejriwal in liquor policy case
A court here on Wednesday sent Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to CBI custody for three days in connection with the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam case.
Adani Ports features on honour list of companies in Asia Pacific, only Indian firm in transport sector
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) on Monday said it has made it to the honour list of the Institutional Investor Asia Pacific (ex-Japan) Executive Team Survey and in the transportation sector, the Adani Group company is the only Indian firm to feature on the list, at the second rank.
Weather office forecasts heavy rain in India's west coast during next 5 days
Under its influence, widespread rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely over sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura during the next 5 days.
NIA chargesheets eight more in human trafficking of Bangladeshis, Rohingyas
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday chargesheeted eight more accused in a case relating to trafficking of Bangladeshi nationals and Rohingyas through the India-Bangladesh border as part of a trans-national racket.
SC declines urgent hearing on plea seeking CBI, ED probe into alleged NEET-UG paper leak
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to direct an urgent listing of a plea seeking an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) into the alleged NEET-UG paper leak.
K'taka CM's son Yathindra, C.T. Ravi, 15 others take oath as MLCs in Vidhana Soudha
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's son Yathindra Siddaramaiah, former BJP national General Secretary C.T. Ravi, and 15 others took oath as MLCs at a function held in the Vidhana Soudha here on Monday.
Journey of reforms to transform lives of 140 crore Indians will continue: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the BJP-led NDA government remains committed to continuing the journey of reforms to transform people's lives.
India and UAE hail growing momentum in bilateral cooperation
As both ministers reviewed the multi-faceted India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Sheikh Abdullah stressed that the UAE and India share a strong bond, marked by growing momentum in bilateral cooperation.
NEET exam question paper seems to be leaked from a J'khand school: Source
According to an EOU source, a question paper with a booklet number (6136488) was purportedly shared on the WhatsApp group of the 'examination mafia' in Patna. The booklet was received by that school in Hazaribagh.
India's disaster management moving forward with 'zero casualty' approach: Amit Shah
The Home Minister directed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Central Water Commission (CWC) to complete the process of recalibrating all the equipment used in flood forecasts at the earliest.
Mayawati reinstates nephew Akash Anand as BSP’s National Coordinator, political heir
After removing him from the key post over a month ago, BSP chief Mayawati on Sunday, reinstated her nephew Akash Anand to the post of the party's National Coordinator and named him her political successor once again.
Dying terrorism in J&K has made our neighbour desperate: Lt Guv Sinha
J&K Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that terrorism is on its last leg and this has made the exporter of terrorism, our neighbouring country, desperate.
One terrorist body recovered in ongoing anti-infiltration operation in Uri
The dead body of a terrorist was recovered by the security forces on Sunday during the ongoing anti-infiltration operation in J&K’s Uri sector. “A dead body of the terrorist was recovered today while the search for the other dead terrorist is going on,” an official said.
India electronics component manufacturing to hit $240 bn by 2030, create 2.8 lakh jobs by 2026
As the government doubles down on making India a global manufacturing hub, the demand for electronics components and sub-assemblies is likely to scale to $240 billion by 2030, paving the way for $500 billion worth of electronics production goal while creating at least 2.8 lakhs new jobs by 2026, a report showed on Sunday.
‘Pratham Puja’ to mark ceremonial beginning of Amarnath Yatra held
He said the holy pilgrimage to the Himalayan cave shrine situated at 3888 metres above sea level in Kashmir Himalayas has always been a symbol of communal harmony as local Muslims help and assist the Yatris to reach the cave shrine.
Selfies with PM Modi, dauntless spirit of Kashmir residents mark 10th Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar
Thousands of spirited Kashmir locals, motivated by the energising words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrated the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY), on the rain-drenched ground of Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar on Friday.
Canadian minister clueless on why Trudeau govt placed separatist Nijjar on 'no fly' list, froze his bank account
The video, which shows Freeland taking questions at an event, generated quite a bit of interest on a day when India made it clear once again that it will continue to highlight and oppose the political space that has been given in Canada to separatism, extremism, and violence.
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury steps down as Bengal Congress chief
He made this announcement after a meeting of the state unit of the Congress committee on Friday afternoon, which was convened to review the reasons behind the poor performance of the party in West Bengal in the recently-concluded Lok Sabha elections.
SC issues notice on plea seeking cancellation of NEET-UG 2024 counselling
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others on a plea seeking cancellation of the NEET-UG 2024 counselling cum seat allotment process which is likely to commence from July 6.
With days left for 3 new criminal laws to come into force, CM Mamata urges PM to postpone implementation
With just nine days left for the three new criminal laws to come into force in India, the West Bengal Chief Minister has urged the Prime Minister to postpone their implementation for now.
Delhi HC stays trial court’s order for CM Kejriwal's bail release in excise policy case
This comes after a Delhi court on Thursday granted bail to the Chief Minister in connection with a money laundering case related to the now-scrapped excise policy.
People across the world celebrate International Day of Yoga
The International Day of Yoga is being celebrated in several countries across the world, including Japan, New Zealand, Thailand, and Malaysia, which witnessed enthusiastic participation in events organised by the Indian missions.