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EC asks 22 states, UTs to prepare for final phase of SIR expected in April

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Election Commission on Thursday asked 22 states and Union Territories, including Delhi, to complete preparatory work for the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls at ... Read More


India-Bangladesh ties show signs of recovery as visa services to be restored soon

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- India is moving toward a full restoration of visa services in Bangladesh, signalling a possible easing of tensions after more than a year of strained bilateral relations followin... Read More


India likely to join US-led strategic alliance 'Pax Silica' today

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- India is set to formally join a United States-led strategic alliance known as Pax Silica, a move aimed at strengthening cooperation on critical minerals and artificial intelligen... Read More


Vibrant Village Programme: Shah to launch phase-2 in Assam today

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- In an attempt to ensure vigilant citizenry in border areas, Union home minister Amit Shah will launch on Friday the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP), covering... Read More


SC refuses to entertain plea for SIR in Assam

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions to the Election Commission to conduct a special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bo... Read More


Haryana CM reviews cleanliness, waste management & administrative reforms

Chandigarh, Feb. 19 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday held a comprehensive review meeting with Chief Minister's Good Governance Associates (CMGGAs) at his residence here to asses... Read More


Sports 'most lethal weapon' against drugs: Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

Ludhiana, Feb. 19 -- Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday described sports as the "most lethal weapon" against the drug menace and announced that the state government will increase the spot... Read More


Interstate child trafficking racket busted in Itanagar; three girls rescued, 6 caught

Itanagar, Feb. 19 -- The police in Itanagar have busted an organised interstate child trafficking racket operating between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, rescuing three minor girls and arresting six per... Read More


'Tirupati laddu ghee adulteration occurred during TDP regime'

Amaravati, Feb. 19 -- YSRCP supremo YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday alleged that all irregularities in the Tirupati laddu ghee supply occurred during the tenure of Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu,... Read More


Do you realise what dent it caused to country's image, SC asks pharma cos

New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- "Do you realise what dent it has caused to the country's image," the Supreme Court on Thursday asked a pharmaceutical firm whose cough syrups allegedly resulted in death of more ... Read More