A political slugfest has erupted in West Bengal after a video surfaced where the Trinamool Congress legislator from Tarakeswar Assembly constituency in Hooghly district was seen and heard describing the Ram Temple at Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh as an “unholy” place and just a “showpiece”.
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PM Modi congratulates new Pak counterpart Shehbaz Sharif
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Sharif, 72, was administered the oath of office on Monday in a ceremony held at the Aiwan-i-Sadr, the presidential residence.
India has ‘serious concern’ over allegations against UNRWA, but considering more aid for Palestinians
India has expressed “serious concern” over the allegations against the world body’s beleaguered agency that provides support for Palestinians but said that it was “positively considering” requests for aid.
India calls for 'immediate de-escalation' in Gaza
India has called for an "immediate de-escalation and eschewing of violence" in Gaza but stopped short of specifically mentioning a ceasefire, which is now a broad demand across the UN but opposed by Israel.
India enters the second of its three-stage nuclear power programme in the presence of PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday witnessed India stepping into the second stage of its three-stage nuclear power programme with the commencement of "core loading" at the first indigenous Fast Breeder Reactor (500 MWe) at Kalpakkam near here.
259 illegal Myanmar immigrants deported from Manipur: CM Singh
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Monday that out of the 6,746 illegal Myanmar immigrants detected in Manipur since the ongoing ethnic conflict unfolded in the state on May 3 last year, 259 were sent back to their country till February 27 after recording their biometrics details.
Tripura demands Centre for 4 more NH: CM Dr Manik Saha
Tripura government has sent a proposal to the Center seeking its intervention over inclusion of 4 more National Highways in the state, said Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said on Monday.
FIR against one for duping unemployed youths with fake job offers in Sonamura
A case has been filed against an individual for allegedly duping 21 unemployed youths of lakhs of rupees from the Sonamura sub-division of Tripura’s Sepahijala district, promising them lucrative job opportunities abroad.
State assembly passes resolution thanking PM Modi for Ram Mandir
During the Tripura Assembly session on Monday, a resolution was passed to express profound gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his steadfast dedication towards the consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
Wild elephant rampage leaves destruction at marriage house in Teliamura; locals demand solution
In response to the outcry, forest department officials assured residents that personnel would be deployed for nightly patrols to prevent future incidents. Additionally, assurances were made regarding compensation for the damages incurred during the recent rampage.
Tripura tribal autonomous body declares holiday to celebrate signing of tripartite pact
The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) has declared a holiday on Monday to celebrate the signing of the tripartite agreement between the Centre, the Tripura government and the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), officials said on Sunday.
Tripura’s traditional ‘Risa’ bestowed with GI tag
After Tripura's iconic queen pineapple got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag among 13 other products from the Northeast, the state’s traditional ‘Risa’ of the indigenous tribes bestowed with the recognition of GI.
Tripura begins pulse polio vaccination drive
To eradicate Poliomyelitis and to vaccinate all children under five years of age against polio virus, a 3-day long State-wide Intensified Pulse Polio Vaccination Program was started on Sunday at Agartala Government College of Nursing.
Five Bihar residents held with cannabis of Rs 4 lakh in Dharmanagar
In a significant crackdown on narcotics smuggling, Tripura Police apprehended four women and one man of Bihar while attempting to smuggle 20 kgs of ganja through a passenger bus in Bagbasa under North District.
After tripartite accord, TMP ends 5-day-long sit-in in Tripura
A day after signing a tripartite agreement with the Centre and the Tripura government, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) on Sunday ended its 5-day-long demonstration at Hathai Kotor on National Highway-8, the lifeline of the state.
12 states in next 10 days: PM Modi's gruelling schedule shows BJP in 'Mission 370' mode
On March 12, the Prime Minister will visit Sabarmati, Gujarat. Thereafter, PM Modi will travel to Rajasthan and will visit Pokhran in Jaisalmer district.
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan Prime Minister
Earlier, he had served as the Prime Minister from April 11, 2022 to August 14, 2023 after the Imran Khan government lost the no-confidence motion.
Security beefed up ahead of PM Modi's visit to Kashmir on March 7
Extraordinary security arrangements were put in place throughout Kashmir on Sunday as the Valley gears up to receive Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 7.
PM Modi to chair Council of Ministers meet, to discuss Viksit Bharat plan, LS polls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a meeting of the council of ministers on Sunday to discuss the roadmap for 'Viksit Bharat' and the upcoming Lok Sabha polls.
UP: Sunni Waqf Board wants Teele Wali Masjid case to be heard in Waqf Tribunal
The Sunni Central Waqf Board has claimed that the Teele Wali Masjid in Lucknow is a Waqf property and has sought the transfer of the case to the Waqf Tribunal for further hearing.
'Look forward to serving Kashi': PM's message after Lok Sabha candidature announced
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday thanked the people of Kashi (Varanasi) for their blessings as the BJP fielded him from the parliamentary seat for the third time in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Despite LS polls, process will start to execute tripartite agreement signed with TMP: Tripura CM
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that even as the date of the Lok Sabha would be announced soon, necessary work and process to execute the provisions of the tripartite agreement, signed with the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) in New Delhi would start immediately.
Congressional review over, US sale of MQ-9B drones to India ready for next steps
The decks are clear now for India to take the next steps in acquiring 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian armed drones with ammunition with the lapse on Friday of the 30-day period for Congressional review of the deal.
LS polls: BJP names 5 candidates for Delhi; Sushma Swaraj's daughter to make electoral debut
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in its first list of candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections on Saturday announced the names of five candidates from Delhi.
LS polls: BJP's 1st list names 51 candidates for UP; Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani among heavyweights
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced its first list of 195 candidates for Lok Sabha elections 2024. The highest number of nominees -- 51,