‘Thriller fit for a movie’: Sonam Wangchuk on NSA arrest

Sonam Wangchuk SRINAGAR: Environmentalist and Leh Apex Body (LAB) member Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday likened his arrest to a “non-fiction thriller” that could be turned into a film but declared he was ready to move past his jail experience for a meaningful dialogue, as reflected in the Centre’s recent revocation of his detention under National … Read more

Ayushman Bharat crosses 43 crore cards, digital health records surge | India News

New Delhi: India’s flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), which provides ₹5 lakh annual cover per family for hospitalisation, has issued over 43.5 crore health cards so far, including 1.14 crore for senior citizens aged 70 and above, the govt said on Tuesday. More than 36,000 hospitals have been empanelled … Read more

NCB marks 41st Raising Day with nationwide youth programmes promoting a drug-free India | India News

The Narcotics Control Bureau on Tuesday observed its 41st Raising Day, marking over four decades of dedicated service in combating drug trafficking and substance abuse across the country.To commemorate the occasion, nationwide youth mobilisation programmes for a Drug-Free India were organised at nearly 40 locations, including Delhi, Lucknow, Jodhpur, Raipur, Chandigarh, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Ranchi, Bengaluru, … Read more

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attends ‘Nari Utsav’ at Nirmal Chhaya | India News

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attends ‘Nari Utsav’ at Nirmal Chhaya NEW DELHI: Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday attended the ‘Nari Utsav’ programme held at the Nirmal Chhaya Complex, where she paid tribute to the strength and contribution of women in nation-building. She said women, through their dedication, selfless service and sense of duty, … Read more

India Un Speech: India at UN slams Pakistan for ‘fabricating’ Islamophobia narratives, flags Ahmadiyya repression, Afghan bombings | India News

India at UN slams Pakistan for ‘fabricating’ Islamophobia narratives, flags Ahmadiyya repression, Afghan bombings India on Monday strongly called out Pakistan at the United Nations for what it described as the habitual “fabrication” of Islamophobia narratives against neighbouring countries, while questioning Islamabad’s own record on the treatment of minorities and its actions against Afghanistan during … Read more

From Jayalalithaa’s shadow to spotlight: Tracing political journey of ‘Chinnamma’ VK Sasikala | India News

This image is used for representation purpose only (AI-generated) Former AIADMK chief VK Sasikala recently announced the name of her new political party- All India Puratchi Thalaivar Makkal Munetra Kazhagam ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu. The move signals a new phase in her political journey. “I will work to my full … Read more

West Bengal polls: TMC releases list of 291 candidates; stage set for Suvendu vs Mamata in Bhabanipur | India News

NEW DELHI: The All India Trinamool Congress on Tuesday announced its list of candidates for the upcoming West Bengal Assembly elections. Party supremo and chief minister Mamata Banerjee declared that the party will contest 291 of the 294 seats in the state. The remaining three seats in the Darjeeling hills will be contested by Anit … Read more

‘For free and fair polls’: Puducherry govt bars ‘defacement’ of properties during assembly elections | India News

NEW DELHI: Ahead of the upcoming legislative assembly elections, the Puducherry government has banned defacing public and private properties. According to a notification issued by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management on behalf of the Puducherry lieutenant governor, no political party, candidate, or supporter is allowed to paste posters, write slogans, paint symbols, or … Read more

‘Use LPG wisely’: Centre says supply ‘matter of concern’; advises consumers not to panic | India News

NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday said that the energy crisis in India still remains a matter of concern amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. However, it assured consumers not to panic over LPG supplies.During an inter-ministerial briefing on recent developments, Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, … Read more

West Bengal elections: EC transfers 19 senior police officers in fresh reshuffle ahead of polls | India News

The IPS officers were transferred as ordered by the Election Commission of India. NEW DELHI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday ordered the transfer of 19 senior police officers in West Bengal, marking the third consecutive day of such reshuffles in the poll-bound state.The poll body replaced the ADG/IGPs of the south and … Read more