New Delhi- Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday distributed cheques of Rs 5 lakh each to the 24 artisans whose stalls were damaged in a fire that broke out at Dilli Haat in April. On the evening of April 30, 2025, a devastating fire broke out at Dilli Haat, INA, completely destroying 24 artisan…
Chandigarh- Chandigarh Police’s Cyber Cell on Friday registered a case against the AAP in Punjab on the complaint of Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, who alleged that the party and its functionaries circulated an edited clip to “defame” him. The First Information Report (FIR) was registered against unknown persons, with…
New Delhi- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday chaired the first Governing Council Meeting of National Cadet Corps Alumni Association (NCCAA) at South Block, New Delhi. Addressing the delegation, the Defence Minister described NCC as a “platform that presents an ideal for the youth of the country.”He termed the former NCC cadets as strong pillars…
New Delhi- When 26 civilians were massacred in Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, it sent shockwaves across the country. But what has followed since then may mark a turning point in how the world, particularly the Global South, responds to terrorism, particularly when it comes to state-sponsored acts of it. For decades, India has…
New Delhi- REC Limited, a Maharatna CPSE under the Ministry of Power and a leading Non-Banking Financial Company, has contributed ₹20 crore through its CSR arm, REC Foundation, to the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF). The grant will support the education of 16,667 children of ex-servicemen, martyrs, and war widows from the Army, Navy,…
Chandigarh- Clearing the way for the restart of bullock cart races in the famed Kila Raipur rural Olympics, the Punjab Assembly on Friday passed the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Punjab Amendment) Bill that not only enabled stricter penalties for animal cruelty but also allowed the resumption of traditional rural sports involving animals, subject to…
New Delhi- The UK India Business Council (UKIBC) on Friday highlighted opportunities, challenges and recommendations to deepen bilateral cooperation between the UK and India in the defence sector. The UKIBC report is of the view that UK firms which invest in long-term partnerships with Indian companies, local capability, and joint innovation will be best placed…
Mumbai- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced in the state Assembly on Friday that action will be taken against those who convert to other religions in violation of the Supreme Court’s verdict and take the benefit of reservation. In his reply to a calling attention motion moved by MLA Gopichand Papalkar and others regarding the…
New Delhi- The Indian Army has launched ‘Operation SHIVA 2025’, a high-intensity annual security operation, aimed at ensuring the safe and uninterrupted conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, officials said on Friday. This year’s operation assumes added significance in the wake of elevated threats posed by Pakistan-backed proxy elements following Operation Sindoor.Carried out in close…
New Delhi- Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena’s Secretariat on Friday directed the city government to phase out third-party vendors engaged for preparing Aadhaar cards and restrict the tasks of enrolment and update to outlets manned by the Registrar’s own staff. In a letter addressed to Chief Secretary Dharmendra, the LG’s secretariat called for strict enforcement…
