BJP has called out the Congress party for its hypocritical stance on examination irregularities NEW DELHI: BJP accused Congress and its allies of double standards on the issue of examination irregularities as it slammed them for their alleged silence over student protests in Jharkhand and Karnataka home minister Priyank Kharge’s controversial comments to defend police … Read more
SP president Akhilesh Yadav, party MPs Dimple Yadav, Dharmendra Yadav and others protest the misappropriation of donations at Ram Temple, in the Parliament complex in New Delhi Tuesday NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha Tuesday passed Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill amid din, with MoS for home Nityanand Rai saying the legislation intends to ensure … Read more
A US lawmaker on Tuesday criticised the amendments proposed to India’s foreign funding law, alleging that they could allow the government to take over churches and religious charities and warning that the issue could affect India-US ties.US Congressman Riley Moore said the proposed changes to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) amounted to “a clear … Read more
New government schemes will offer significant financial support to Indian private space companies. These initiatives aim to boost domestic launch capabilities and global competitiveness for businesses. Subsidies will cover launch services, technology transfer, and access to ISRO facilities. The programs are designed to lower entry barriers and accelerate private sector growth. This support will make … Read more
India has achieved a remarkable milestone in clean energy, generating over one thousand billion units from nuclear power. This achievement helps avoid more than 860 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. The government aims to increase nuclear power capacity to 100 GW by 2047, with an intermediate target of 22 GW by 2031-32. This expansion … Read more
Following intelligence indicating potential terror suspects in Poonch, security forces have launched coordinated operations in two strategic locations. Reports have confirmed sightings near Gujjar Naar and Kherowali dhok, prompting a thorough search in the isolated Dhara Sangla village by army and police units. As of Tuesday evening, no contact with the suspects has been reported. … Read more
Govt’s rooftop solar initiative has crossed the 50-lakh household milestone within 29 months NEW DELHI: Govt’s rooftop solar initiative, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, has crossed the 50-lakh household milestone within 29 months of its launch in Feb 2024, achieving half of its target of one crore households by March 2027.According to new and … Read more
A projectile attack sank the Indian-flagged vessel off Yemen, but all 14 crew members, including 13 Indians, were safely rescued. (Representational image) NEW DELHI: An Indian-flagged cargo vessel was struck by a projectile and sank off Yemen’s western coast on Tuesday. All 14 crew members aboard the vessel were rescued and brought to safety.Union minister … Read more
The NCPCR has initiated a formal investigation following alarming claims from a BBC report which suggested that advertisements on Meta’s platforms like Instagram were linked to the promotion of child abuse material. In response, the child rights organization has demanded clarity from Meta Platforms Inc. Furthermore, the NHRC has instructed the Delhi Police to look … Read more
Sunetra Pawar (File photo) NEW DELHI: Maharashtra deputy chief minister and NCP president Sunetra Pawar on Tuesday said she would give a “fitting reply” at an “appropriate time” after the Congress’ state unit called her a “gungi gudiya” (mute/silent doll).“When the time comes, I will give a fitting reply,” Sunetra Pawar told reporters when asked … Read more