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Govt, DPR consider opening IKN airport, downsizing official homes

Jakarta, July 24 -- Commission II of the House of Representatives (DPR) and the Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) discussed potential changes to Nusantara airport's VVIP-only status and the size of o... Read More


Two arrested with 'Ice' worth Rs. 600,000 in Maligawatte

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- A male and a female have been arrested while transporting a stock of "ice" (crystal methamphetamine) drugs worth over Rs. 600,000 in a three-wheeler, police stated. Police have ... Read More


From mafia and mosquitoes to model city, Yogi praises Gorakhpur's transformation

GORAKHPUR, July 24 -- Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday described Gorakhpur as a "model city" as he highlighted its transformation from a place once notorious for mosquitoes, mafia and chaos... Read More


Has Jagdeep Dhankhar's official residence been sealed? Govt fact checks claims

India, July 24 -- The Press Information Bureau's fact-checking unit has debunked some social media posts claiming that former vice-president Jagdeep Dhankhar's official residence has been sealed, and ... Read More


Bihar: NSUI workers detained during SIR protest; Congress leader slams Govt for "situation of anarchy, lawlessness"

Patna, July 24 -- Workers of Congress-affiliated National Student Union of India (NSUI) protested against the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in poll-bound Bihar on Thursday. The workers were... Read More


BJP's Jamal Siddiqui seeks inquiry into Samajwadi MP's Jama Masjid appointment, demands removal

New Delhi, July 24 -- The BJP Minority Morcha has written a letter to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, urging an inquiry against Samajwadi Party MP Maulana Mohibullah Nadvi over allegations of him holding ... Read More


"Election Commission is running under influence of BJP": Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre

Bengaluru, July 24 -- Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre on Thursday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI), amid the Opposition's continuous protest over the ongoing Special Intensive Revis... Read More


India rolls out targeted air pollution control plans for 130 major cities

New Delhi, July 24 -- In a bid to tackle worsening air quality in India's major cities, the government has launched targeted clean air action plans across 130 cities with over 1 million residents each... Read More


Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns: 'PM is not happy' - JP Nadda, Kiren Rijiju spoke to former Vice President before he quit

New Delhi, July 24 -- At least two senior union ministers had reportedly contacted former Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar before the latter had quit from the post late Monday. According to the Hindus... Read More


Parliament Monsoon Session: Both Houses adjourned till Friday amid Opposition protest

New Delhi, July 24 -- The proceedings in both the Houses of Parliament were adjourned for the day amid protests by the Opposition on Thursday. The Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha will again reconvene o... Read More