New Delhi- Troops of the Indian Army’s Trishakti Corps successfully completed a route march with full battle loads across the challenging terrain of Sikkim, reaching altitudes of up to 17,000 feet. The march, conducted over six days and nights from September 9-15 through steep gradients, icy winds, and rugged tracks, tested the soldiers’ physical stamina,…
New Delhi- Security along the India-Pakistan border is at an all-time high following the Pahalgam attack. It was ramped up even further after India carried out Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 innocent lives. The tightening of security has made it nearly impossible for terrorists from Pakistan to infiltrate. Another problem…
Mumbai- The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday approved Maharashtra Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics and Extended Reality Policy 2025 with an expenditure plan of Rs 3,268 crore. The policy proposes a slew of incentives and simplification of procedures for speedy clearances. The cabinet’s decision comes when CM Fadnavis, at the…
Chennai- The Madras High Court has sought a detailed explanation from the Election Commission of India (ECI) on a public interest litigation (PIL) alleging that many polling stations and official websites remain inaccessible to persons with disabilities, undermining their fundamental right to vote. The First Division Bench, comprising Chief Justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava and Justice…
Patna- In the run up to the Bihar Assembly elections, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a major relief for students seeking higher education. From now on, loans taken under the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme (BSCCS) will be completely interest-free for all applicants. Students can avail up to Rs 4 lakh education loan under…
New Delhi- Congress leader Udit Raj on Tuesday questioned the BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the promise to remove all infiltrators from India. Raj accused them of repeating empty rhetoric and unfulfilled promises ahead of every election. “Is there one more PM in this country? Was he not the Prime Minister until now?…
New Delhi- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended birthday wishes to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and lauded his efforts to ensure “all-round development” in his state. Dhami was born on September 16, 1975, in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district. His father was in the Indian Army. He did his schooling in Khatima. He started…
New Delhi- The International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), in one of its biggest worldwide operations against drug trafficking, made a massive seizure of synthetic drugs valued at $ 6.5 billion, the global crime policing body said on Tuesday. The authorities intercepted a total of 76 tonnes of drugs, including 51 tonnes of methamphetamine, along with…
Thiruvananthapuram- In a setback to the Vijayan government, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) on Tuesday stayed yet another order transferring senior IAS officer Dr B. Ashok from the post of Principal Secretary, Kerala Agriculture Department. With the fresh interim relief, Dr Ashok will continue in his present post until the tribunal issues a final decision.The…
Shillong- The long-awaited reshuffle in the Conrad K. Sangma-led Meghalaya cabinet will take place on Tuesday, with the swearing-in of new ministers scheduled at Raj Bhavan at 5 p.m. As many as eight sitting ministers are set to be dropped, and new faces are being inducted.Chief Minister Sangma met Governor Chandrashekhar H. Vijayashankar on Monday…
