Friendships not exclusive in multipolar world, says EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi- Asserting that India’s presence in the world order is attracting competition that will only grow as the country moves towards becoming a leading power, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday emphasised that friendships are no longer exclusive, especially in the emerging multipolar world. “Friendships are also not exclusive, particularly so in…
DIIs hold stock market steady as FIIs sell Rs 113,858 crore worth equity in Oct
Mumbai- The foreign institutional investors (FIIs) sold a whopping Rs 113,858 crore worth equity in the Indian stock market in the month of October, contributing hugely to the about 8 per cent decline in benchmark indices from the peak. Despite the massive FII selling in financials, this sector is resilient since the valuations are fair…
Experts at MDNIY Highlight the Importance of Guru’s on Teachers’ Day
New Delhi- Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) organised a welcome ceremony for the new students of Diploma in Yogic Sciences (DYSc) on the auspicious occasion of Teacher’s Day in its premises. Yoga and Ayurveda Experts illuminated the new batch of DYSc with their wisdom. On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, experts emphasized the…
Assam: Heavyweights, shifting demographics mark high‑stakes seats in polls
Guwahati- Several politically significant constituencies across Assam are expected to play a crucial role in shaping the narrative of the Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, with prominent leaders contesting and evolving demographic patterns influencing electoral dynamics. The state’s 126 Assembly constituencies are spread across four broad regions: the Brahmaputra Valley, Barak Valley, the hill…
Bengal Assembly polls: Trinamool heads into election amid several challenges
Kolkata- With the Election Commission of India (ECI) announcing a two-phase polling schedule for the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections on Sunday, political observers believe the polls could pose the toughest challenge for the ruling Trinamool Congress since it came to power in 2011. One of the key challenges cited by observers is the impact…
Kavitha alleges attempt to mortgage Musi lands to World Bank
Hyderabad- Telangana Jagruthi leader K. Kavitha on Sunday alleged that the Telangana government is trying to mortgage the lands of the Musi River to the World Bank in the name of the Musi Riverfront development project. She demanded that the government explain to people how the project is going to benefit them.Talking to media persons,…
Gujarat reports vaccination of over 11.3 lakh infants, 24 lakh children in 2025–26
Gandhinagar- Gujarat vaccinated more than 11.30 lakh infants and over 24 lakh children during 2025–26 under its Universal Immunisation Programme, according to official figures released on Sunday. Officials said the vaccination drive covered infants, schoolchildren and pregnant women through routine immunisation services and targeted campaigns conducted across the state.Between April 2025 and February 2026, more…
By-election to Gujarat’s Umreth Assembly seat on April 23; counting on May 4
New Delhi/Ahmedabad- The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday announced a by-election to the Umreth Assembly constituency in Gujarat following the death of sitting MLA Govind Parmar earlier this month. The schedule was announced at a press conference addressed by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.According to the Commission, polling for the Umreth seat will…
OSCPCR directs district administrations to eradicate child begging across Odisha
Bhubaneswar- The Odisha State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (OSCPCR) has directed district administrations across the state to take immediate and coordinated action to eradicate child begging and ensure the protection and rehabilitation of affected children. According to official sources, the Commission, in its letter issued on March 11, has directed the Inspector General…
CM Mamata announces payment of DA arrears to state govt employees from March
Kolkata- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday announced the payment of dearness allowance (DA) arrears to state government employees from 2008, as directed by the Supreme Court. The announcement was made through a statement posted by the Chief Minister on her social media handle on Sunday afternoon.Notably, the announcement came just an hour…
CPI-M unveils 75 candidates for Kerala polls, CM Vijayan, nine ministers in fray
Thiruvananthapuram- The Communist Party of India-Marxist on Sunday unveiled its candidate list for the upcoming Assembly elections in Kerala, fielding 75 nominees, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and nine members of his Cabinet. Announcing the list shortly after the election schedule was made public, party state Secretary M. V. Govindan said the candidates include 56…
Another Indian ship sails safely out of UAE port to head for home
New Delhi- Indian-flag vessel ‘Jag Laadki’, carrying about 80,800 metric tonnes of Murban crude oil, sailed safely from the UAE’s Fujairah port on Sunday for India, the Ministry of Shipping and Ports said on Sunday. The vessel and all Indian seafarers onboard are safe, according to a statement issued by the ministry.All Indian seafarers in…
MP CM Mohan Yadav announces Rs 363 crore boost for Burhanpur, slams Oppn
Bhopal- Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday hailed the state’s development trajectory while announcing a significant Rs 363 crore push for Burhanpur district, describing newly inaugurated factories and projects as “temples of employment”. Speaking at a public event on Sunday, the Chief Minister emphasised the government’s commitment to generating jobs for every citizen…
