Wild elephants killed a forest ranger and critically injured three personnel of the department in Assam's Jorhat district, an official said here on Saturday. The incident took place on Friday when the forest personnel led by the ranger of Mariani forest range launched an operation to push back a herd of wild elephants into the Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary as they were creating havoc at Bijoynagar in Titabor subdivision.
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Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Friday (September 29) said that the firm manner in which the Indian troops stood up to the Chinese forces during the Galwan Valley stand-off in May 2020 made the world take note of India’s political and military resolve.
Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, commonly known as MS Swaminathan, was the father of India's green revolution. He died on September 28 aged 98. He had played a crucial role in developing high-yielding varieties of paddy that helped ensure India’s low-income farmers produce more yield.
Air India flight diversion: A Dubai-bound Air India Express flight from Karipur International Airport was diverted to Kannur today (September 27) around an hour after take-off following the pilot noticing a fire warning light in the aircraft's cargo hold, airport sources said.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren today (September 27) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking recognition of the ‘Sarna’ religious code for tribals. Soren said the population of tribals in the state has declined to 26 per cent from 38 per cent in the last eight decades.
Tensions have been rising between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and opposition leader Partap Singh Bajwa as the two engaged in a war of words on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
In an attempt to promote the car-free day, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar reached Karnal Airport on a motorcycle on Tuesday. The video shows the Chief Minister riding a bullet on his way to the airport. This comes after he announced earlier this month that Tuesdays will now be designated as 'car-free' days in Karnal in a bid to check pollution. Along with the Chief Minister, the security personnel also reached the airport on motorcycles.
Firozpur Police conducted raids on the premises of associates of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias 'Landa', said officials on Monday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday (September 24) embarked on a three-day visit to the United Kingdom aiming to attract investors for the upcoming state Global Investor Summit slated to be held in Dehradun in December.
India TV-CNX Survey: The historic Women's Reservation Bill, to grant 33 per cent reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, was passed in the Special Session of Parliament. In a momentous move, the bill -- Nari Shakti Vandan-Abhinandan Karyakram -- (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 which paves the way for reserving one-third of seats for women, was passed in both the Houses. But who is to be credited for the passage of the bill?
The Income Tax Department is conducting raids on Lux Industries over allegations of tax evasion of more than Rs 200 crores. The search is underway in multiple cities at premises linked to the company, including Kolkata.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar on Thursday responded to a statement made by Congress MP KC Venugopal stating 'it is an insult that the President and Vice President were not present at the inauguration of the New Parliament'. Dhankar said, "We cannot trade on deficiencies. We can't trade ignorance of others. Let me make it very clear, Vice President and President have been accorded the highest respect in the country. There has been no constitutional transgression."
Parliament Special Session: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that he has full courage to speak on the China issue after he was questioned and interrupted by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on whether the government was ready for discussion on the India-China relations. The Defence Minister was speaking in Lok Sabha on various issues including the Women's Reservation Bill, Chandrayaan-3 among others during Parliament's Special Session.
Nipah cases: Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Wednesday informed that no new Nipah cases have been reported in the state in the last four days. The outbreak of the virus posed a threat to the people. She added that out of the 323 samples, 317 were tested negative and six were tested positive till now. According to George, 11 persons are in isolation and their test results are negative.
BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati on Tuesday extended her support to the Women's Reservation Bill (Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam) saying her party will support any bill that allows reservation for women in Parliament and other legislatures.
History was made today when India’s Parliament met in the new building with the introduction of the landmark Women’s Reservation Bill providing 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state assemblies. Today was Day 2 of the special session of Parliament. On Monday, Parliament met for the last time in the old building with Prime Minister Narendra Modi bidding adieu to the old and ushering in the new. Modi said, the old Parliament building will continue to be a source of inspiration for future generations, as it has witnessed 75 years of India’s march towards progress. Modi said, the echoes of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s ‘Tryst with Destiny’ speech made in the hallowed precincts on the midnight of August 14-15, 1947, will continue to inspire all countrymen.
Congress on Women's Reservation Bill: The government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill to reserve one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women. Making it the first bill to be introduced in the new Parliament building, the government said it will enable greater participation of women in policy-making.
Parliament Special Session: The first day of the special session of the Parliament took a dramatic turn after the opposition launched a blistering attack on the ruling BJP over the G20 Summit. Stepping up an attack on PM Modi and his party, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during his 65-minute-long address referred G20 Summit as the "G2 Summit". He later asserted that "lotus" covered the zero in the G20 Summit.
In Mathura-Vrindavan, a place revered by devotees of Lord Krishna, a massive crowd gathers to seek the blessings of their beloved deity. Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV, also visited the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan for darshan (divine viewing). After paying his respects to the deity, Rajat Sharma expressed his feelings, saying, "This was a remarkable moment for me. I had a desire to visit Banke Bihari Ji, and I consider myself very fortunate that my wish was fulfilled today."
Parliament special session: A day ahead of the week-long special session of Parliament, the Congress party has yet again raised their demand for a greater reservation for women in legislative roles. In a post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the Congress Working Committee demands that the Women’s Reservation Bill must be passed during the special session of Parliament.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar has lashed out at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the latter's Chinese Belt and Road initiative remark during his recent visit to Brussels, saying "Sometimes you disclose your real position by mistake" and by doing this "your inner feeling gets exposed."
Aap Ki Adalat: The External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, while describing the recently concluded G20 summit as a resounding success that showcased what he termed as a "Shining India", said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become "a sort of a role model for several world leaders."
Hindi is not only our mother tongue but it is also our national identity. Hindi Diwas is celebrated all over the world every year on September 14. Special events are organised in schools, colleges and educational institutions. However, even if number of Hindi speaking people is high and the mother tongue of the country is Hindi, it could not get the status of national language. But is Hindi language's popularity restricted only to India. No
Aap Ki Adalat: Subramaniam Jaishankar is probably the most popular foreign minister in Indian history. Bureaucrat-turned-politician Jaishankar has proved his diplomacy in the country and abroad during the second term of the Narendra Modi government. Jaishankar, who is said to be problem solver with his wisdom, will be in the dock of the popular show 'Aap Ki Adalat' on Saturday night at 10 pm where he will face the questions of Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV.
Nipah virus update: The monoclonal antibody required for the treatment of those infected by the Nipah virus has arrived in Kerala, the state government on Thursday said. State Health Minister Veena George informed that a meeting was held between the Principal Secretary of the Health Department and the Union Health Ministry earlier in the day and now the monoclonal antibody has arrived.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday engaged in a war of words on the microblogging site X, formerly Twitter.
Kerala shocker: In a shocking incident, a man allegedly set his family on fire while they were sleeping in their home in the Thrissur district of Kerala. In the incident, his 38-year-old son and minor grandson died and his daughter-in-law was seriously injured. Police on Thursday informed that the accused identified as Johnson allegedly poured petrol inside the room in which his son, daughter-in-law, and their child were sleeping and set them on fire late on Wednesday night.
Ahead of the Parliament special session from September 18, an all-party floor leaders meeting has been convened on the 17th at 4.30 PM. The upcoming Parliament session on September 18 is likely to begin in the old building and shift to the new structure the next day. According to reports, the invitation for the same has been sent to concerned leaders through email.
Watching pornographic photographs or videos in one's private time without showing it to others is not an offence under the law as it is a matter of personal choice, the Kerala High Court has held. The high court said that declaring such an act as an offence would amount to the intrusion of a person's privacy and interference with his personal choice.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated 90 infrastructure projects of the Border Roads Organisation in several states. Singh, accompanied by Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s office Jitendra Singh, launched the projects worth Rs 2,941 at an event in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir.
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal on Tuesday met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the displacement of Muslim families whose homes were bulldosed in anti-encroachment drives in the state.
A man onboard a late-night Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight was arrested by the police for allegedly molesting a fellow passenger, the airline said on Monday. According to a statement, the complainant has filed an FIR with the local police. The airline said that they will provide assistance in the investigation when required.
The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has directed the drugs controllers of all states and Union territories to keep a strict vigil on the sale and distribution of falsified versions of two drugs, liver medication Defitelio and Takeda's cancer drug Adcetris (injection), following alerts issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO). In an advisory on September 5, the DCGI said the WHO has issued a safety alert identified with multiple falsified versions of Adcetris injection 50 mg manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited, identified in four different countries including India.
G20 Summit 2023: As India marked a significant achievement by adopting New Delhi G20 Leader's Declaration, External Affairs Ministers Dr S Jaishankar said that under India's presidency, leaders managed to find common ground on key issues, particularly the Russia-Ukraine war, and that the summit represented the interests of the Global South.
To help rebuild lives affected by floods this year in Uttarakhand and in continuation of its sustained social development efforts in the state, Reliance, through Anant Ambani contributed Rs. 25 crore to the state’s Chief Minister Relief Fund on Thursday.
Uttarakhand bypoll result: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retained the Bageshwar Assembly constituency in Uttarakhand after party's Parwati Dass defeated Congress candidate Basant Kumar by over 2,405 votes. According to Bageshwar District Magistrate and returning officer Anuradha Pal, Dass polled 33,247 votes while Kumar got 30,842 votes. This is the fifth time in a row that the BJP has bagged the seat.
US President Joe Biden is expected to reach India for G20 summit on Friday. The US President will be received by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Civil Aviation General (Retd.) VK Singh at 6:55 pm on Friday. The official said the US is bringing in over 20 aircraft over a week-long period around the summit.
PM Modi to ministers: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday told ministers present at a meeting that DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks should be answered properly.
Executive Director of GAIL (State-run company) KB Singh was arrested by the CBI in connection with the alleged Rs 50 lakh bribery case, officials said Tuesday.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not taken a single leave since assuming Prime Minister's office in 2014, said the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in response to a Right to Information query.
DMK youth wing secretary and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remark on "Sanatan Dharma" has sparked a row. His remarks evoked sharp reactions from the BJP across the country, with some leaders alleging that it was a call for genocide and others demanding that Udayanidhi be booked for treason. Later, Udhayanidhi Stalin rubbished the genocidal claim and said his speech was a pointer to social evils. Meanwhile, Congress leader Karan Singh on Monday condemned DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatan Dharma' statement, saying it is "most unfortunate" and "totally unacceptable".
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has convened a meeting of MPs of the I.N.D.I.A alliance partners on September 5 ahead of Parliament's special session. According to sources, the I.N.D.I.A bloc will decide their strategy for the upcoming special session to be held from September 18 to 22.
The two-day 28-member opposition alliance meet ended in Mumbai on Friday with a declaration expressing resolve to contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections together "as far as possible". The one-page resolution said talks on seat-sharing arrangements "will be initiated immediately and concluded at the earliest in collaborative spirit of give and take." A 14-member coordination committee has been set up to iron out any glitches in relationship and preparing joint campaign and communication strategy. The alliance is yet to appoint a convener or finalize a logo. I.N.D.I.A alliance leaders have been claiming that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become nervous and is frightened because of opposition unity. Probably they do not know Modi closely. They do not know Modi's mettle. It is not in Modi's character to become nervous easily. For 13 years, he was chief minister of Gujarat and he faced a lot of flak and allegations. He was even dubbed as "maut ke saudagar" (merchant of death), 'murderer of Muslims' and what not. He was investigated by police, by Special Investigation Team and was also interrogated. He became the target of media attacks. The US government declined to give him a visa. He was reviled across the world. The then government at the Centre tried its best to pin him down. Top police officials, wise bureaucrats, and canny political leaders were after Modi. There were several NGO leaders like Medha Patkar and Teesta Setalvad who were after Modi. But Modi remained steadfast in the face of such vicious attacks. He fought fearlessly and won elections in Gujarat. Most of the political leaders then said Modi will never make it to become the Prime Minister, and may not win Lok Sabha elections. Modi made the opposition parties bite the dust. When the elections for his second tenure took place, the slogan "Chowkidar Chor Hai" was coined, and he was projected as friend of industrialists and enemy of farmers. But this had no effect on the general public. This time, the allegation is: dictatorship. Opposition leaders are alleging that our democracy is being weakened fast. But till now, nobody has been able to prove the allegation that Modi indeed took measures to curb democracy. Opposition leaders have been saying that if Modi wins for a third time, there may not be any free and fair elections in future. Modi has now replied that he wants to conduct Lok Sabha, assembly and panchayat elections all at one time, in order to strengthen democracy. Every government, whether at the Centre or in the states, must get full five-year time to work for progress. That is why I said that opposition parties who have gathered on a platform to defeat Modi have failed to understand Modi in the last nine years. They failed to gauge in which direction Modi is moving. They continue to harbour this misunderstanding that Modi is now frightened and he may try some other route to stay in power.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, since 2014, has been a strong votary for the idea of simultaneous polls, which include those at local bodies, citing the financial burden caused by the almost continuous election cycle and jolt to development work during the polling period. On Friday morning, BJP chief J P Nadda met ex-president Ram Nath Kovind soon after the latter was tasked with the responsibility of heading a committee to explore the feasibility of “one nation, one election”, which was the case till 1967.
Days after scripting history on the Moon, India will aim for the Sun on Saturday (September 2) with its maiden solar expedition, as ISRO's trusted PSLV will carry the Aditya L1 mission on a 125-day voyage to the Sun. Ahead of solar mission, the space agency shared some key facts about the Aditya-L1
