On Tuesday, in memory of late General Sunith Francis Rodrigues -- the former Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) and Governor of Punjab on the occasion of his 90th birthday -- the army organised ‘General SF Rodrigues Memorial Lecture’ in Manekshaw Centre.
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When Parliament is talking about empowering women, why can't men join Army as nurse: Delhi HC
The Delhi High Court has raised questions regarding the prohibition of men from being employed as nurse in the Indian Army, challenging the Military Nursing Service Ordinance, 1943 and the Military Nursing Service (India) Rules, 1944.
Security beefed up around Canadian High Commission in Delhi
“Delhi Police personnel, along with paramilitary forces, have been stationed outside the High Commission of Canada in Chanakyapuri as a precautionary measure,” the officer said.
PM Modi walks to new Parliament building with cabinet colleagues, MPs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday walked to the new Parliament building along with his cabinet colleagues, soon after the culmination of a special function in the Central Hall of old Parliament building.
PM suggests naming old Parliament building Samvidhan Sadan as MPs move to new building
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday suggested that the old Parliament building should be known as "Samvidhan Sadan" on a day when functioning of all legislative work shifted to the new Parliament building.
India expels Canadian diplomat, citing interference concerns
Amid deteriorating diplomatic relations between India and Canada, New Delhi on Tuesday expelled a senior Canadian diplomat based here, who has been asked to leave within the next five days.
TDP leaders stage silent protest at Raj Ghat against Naidu's arrest
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders led by party general secretary Nara Lokesh, on Tuesday, staged a silent protest at Raj Ghat against the "illegal" arrest of the party chief N. Chandrababu Naidu.
'Absurd, motivated': India rejects Canada's allegations over killing of Khalistani terrorist
PM Modi had told his Canadian counterpart that these elements are promoting secessionism and inciting violence against Indian diplomats and damaging diplomatic premises as well as threatening the Indian community there and also their places of worship.
Gaurav Gogoi writes to Piyush Goyal over allocation of funds to company associated with Assam CM’s family
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday wrote to Union Minister Piyush Goyal demanding answers over the allocation of funds from the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY) to a company associated with the family of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Parliament special session begins today: Discussion on 75 yrs of Parliamentary journey on day 1
According to official sources, the special session, which also includes consideration and possible passage of four bills, will continue till September 22 and is likely to be held in the new Parliament building.
Decision on women's reservation bill to be taken at an appropriate time, says government
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi, after an all-party meeting on the eve of the special session of Parliament, said that an appropriate decision on the passage of women's reservation bill will be taken at an appropriate time.
PM launches Vishwakarma scheme, inaugurates int'l convention centre in Delhi's Dwarka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched the 'PM Vishwakarma' scheme and emphasised that in future, technology, tools and training will be essential.
PM Modi celebrates 73rd birthday in Delhi Metro
According to Delhi Metro officials, the new Yashobhoomi Dwarka Sector 25 station is an underground facility which will now be connected directly with important landmarks of the city such as Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport and the New Delhi Railway station.
Gita Mehta, chronicler of Bangladesh War and author of 'Karma Cola', passes away at 80
Gita Mehta was last in the news when she declined the Padma Shri in 2019 because of political reasons, but that was just one of the reasons why she was famous much before her younger brother, Navin Patnaik, became the Chief Minister of Odisha.
Nyoma Airfield to be developed in Eastern Ladakh
“This airfield will be developed at a cost of approximately Rs 200 crore. It will boost the air infrastructure in Ladakh and augment IAF’s capability along the Northern border,” Ministry of Defence (MoD) in a statement said.
763 sitting MPs have Rs 29,251 cr assets, 385 MPs have assets worth Rs 7,051 cr: Report
The average assets per MP from Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha is Rs 38.33 crore and the total assets for 385 BJP MPs is Rs 7,051 crore while the total assets of 763 sitting MPs are Rs 29,251 crore, a report revealed on Tuesday.
State govt officers can't file frivolous petitions as they don’t have to pay from own pockets: SC
The Supreme Court has said that the state government officers cannot be permitted to file frivolous petitions merely because they do not have to pay from their own pockets for indulging in litigation.
India-UK FTA to be finalised soon: British Chancellor
After his talks with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, visiting UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt on Monday said that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and Britain will be finalised soon.
Social inclusion, energy transition & reforming global institutions priority areas for Brazil's G20 presidency: Lula da Silva
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi while handing over the ceremonial gavel of the G20 presidency to the Brazilian President, expressed hope that he will carry forward the common agenda of G20.
Framework needed for responsible AI governance, global standards for crypto currency regulation: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday while addressing the concluding session of the G20 Summit on 'One Future' said that there is a need to create a framework for a responsible human-centric Artificial Intelligence governance.
PM Modi announces closure of Delhi G20 Summit, hands over ceremonial gavel to Brazil Prez
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced the closure of the New Delhi G20 leaders' Summit and handed over the presidency gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
Rishi Sunak, wife Akshata's ‘Pyaar Hua Iqrar Hua’ moment in Delhi rain
The UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murthy shared a bewitching moment under the umbrella during their visit to Akshardham temple on Sunday, leaving all in awe of them.
DPIs can be game changers for emerging economies, says European Commission chief
Addressing the third and final session 'One Future' on the last day of the G20 summit, Leyen said, "DPIs can be a real booster to emerging economies. India has achieved remarkable success in rolling out its DPIs. We heard from the prime minister, and we very much support his initiative."
UK announces $2 bn aid, biggest single funding commitment to Green Climate Fund
The UK Prime Minister on the second day of G20 Summit announced the contribution of $2 billion to the Green Climate Fund -- the biggest single funding commitment the UK has made to help the world tackle climate change.
G20 Joint Declaration is a coup for Indian PM Modi in balancing North South Interests - US
The US conceded space to the host India in the wording of the final Delhi Declaration of G20 on Russia's invasion of Ukraine and lauded Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's diplomatic skills that virtually represented a coup as the final document came out despite fractures in the group.