Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday chaired a review meeting on the implementation of three new criminal laws in Jammu and Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who attended the meeting, later said that some weak areas were pointed out as needing immediate attention.
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LoP Rahul Gandhi criticises govt over CEC appointment; submits dissent note
Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, has strongly criticised the Centre for appointing Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) in a late-night decision.
India, Qatar ink MoUs to strengthen economic ties
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Tuesday that two MoUs have been signed between the Qatari Businessmen Association (QBA) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and another between Invest Qatar and Invest India.
Yunus govt turning Bangladesh into terrorism hub: Sheikh Hasina
The ousted Prime Minister of Bangladesh accused the Mohammed Yunus-led interim government of turning the nation into a hub of terrorism and lawlessness. She also vowed to return home assuring help to families suffering and delivering them justice.
Qatar’s Emir receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani who is in India for a two-day state visit, was accorded a grand ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, marking his second visit to the country since March 2015 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tesla ramps up hiring in India after Elon Musk-PM Modi meet in US
After the successful visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US, Elon Musk-run Tesla has ramped up hiring in India, a market where it is slated to enter anytime soon.
Gyanesh Kumar appointed as new Chief Election Commissioner
The Central government on Monday announced the appointment of Gyanesh Kumar as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He will be replacing Rajiv Kumar.
In special gesture, PM Modi receives Qatar Amir at airport
In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani at the Air Force Station in Palam on Monday evening.
PM Modi led 3-member panel meets to select new CEC
A three-member selection committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Monday to pick the successor of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar who is set to retire on February 18 (Tuesday).
Former UK PM Rishi Sunak calls on EAM Jaishankar in New Delhi
Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak, who is currently visiting India along with his family, called on External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Monday.
India's 4th Generation Deep-Ocean Submersible Matsya-6000 clears wet tests
India’s Fourth-Generation Deep-Ocean Submersible 'Matsya-6000' has successfully completed wet testing at the harbour, paving the way for conducting shallow-water demonstrations at depths reaching up to 500 meters by the end of 2025, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
Ambassadors and HCs of Cambodia, Maldives, Somalia, Cuba and Nepal present credentials to President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Monday accepted credentials from the Ambassadors/High Commissioners of Cambodia, Maldives, Somalia, Cuba and Nepal at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Unfair and misleading: Rahul Gandhi slammed for using banned Chinese drone in video
Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi has come under heavy fire from industry experts and leaders for using a banned Chinese drone in a video he posted on social media platform, criticising India's drone industry.
Indian Railways rolls out safety overhaul after New Delhi Station stampede
In the wake of the tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in which over 18 people were killed and over a dozen were injured, the Railway Ministry has announced a comprehensive overhaul of crowd management protocols across the country.
Pariksha Pe Charcha: Mary Kom, Avani, Suhas share insights on discipline & focus with students
Building on the enriching discussions initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the seventh episode of Pariksha Pe Charcha 2025 aired on Monday, featuring legendary athletes Mary Kom, Suhas Lalinakere Yathiraj and Avani Lekhara, engaged with students and shared inspiring insights on discipline, focus and resilience.
Don’t penalise telcos for unwarranted actions of some other subscribers: COAI
The telecom services providers (TSPs) should not be penalised for unwarranted actions of some other subscribers, as the government aims to strengthen consumer protection against unsolicited commercial communication (UCC) or spam calls/messages, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said on Monday.
PM Modi urges people to stay calm after earthquake tremors shake Delhi-NCR
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged residents of Delhi-NCR to stay calm and follow safety precautions after strong earthquake tremors were felt in the early hours of the day.
Strong earthquake tremors shake Delhi-NCR, no casualties reported
According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the tremors, registering a magnitude of 4.0, were felt around 5:36 a.m. and had a depth of 5 kilometres.
Tripura to get advanced weather radar within a year: Jitendra Singh
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday to discuss key state-related issues, including advanced weather forecasting, administrative matters and boosting of the bamboo industry.
Yamuna's cleaning drive in Delhi: PM Modi's pre-election promise now in action
During the Delhi Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to clean the Yamuna River if the BJP comes to power after the polls. After the victory of the BJP, as promised the work on this project has already commenced, even before the formation of the new government.
PM Modi fixes Rs 9 lakh crore target for textile exports by 2030
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday fixed a target of Rs 9 lakh crore for the country’s annual textiles and apparel exports by 2030 which represents a three-fold jump from Rs 3 lakh crore at present as he highlighted the huge job creation that was taking place in the sector which employs “crores of workers."
New Delhi stampede: Rs 10 lakh compensation for kin of deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for seriously injured
Railways has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased, Rs 2.5 lakh for the seriously injured passengers and Rs 1 lakh for those who suffered minor injuries in the stampede that broke out at New Delhi Railway Station late on Saturday night
Death toll rises to 18 in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station, dozens injured
At least 18 people were killed and more than a dozen injured in a tragic stampede that broke out late Saturday night at New Delhi Railway Station.
President Murmu expresses condolences following tragic stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
President Droupadi Murmu extended her heartfelt condolences on Sunday to the families who lost their loved ones in a tragic stampede at the New Delhi Railway Station.
PM Modi condoles loss of lives in stampede at New Delhi Railway Station
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of life in the stampede at New Delhi Railway Station in which at least 15 people were killed.