PM Modi Begins Parliament Session With ‘Emergency’ Swipe At Congress

PM Modi addressed the media ahead of the Parliament session today In an apparent attack on the main Opposition Congress ahead of the first Parliament session after the general election this year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said this June 25 will mark the 50th anniversary of Emergency and called it a “black spot” on the … Read more

Kiren Rijiju’s Welcome Post For MPs, Jairam Ramesh’s ‘Walk The Talk’ Reply

Kiren Rijiju and Jairam Ramesh traded barbs before the House met today New Delhi: In what appears to be a trailer to a stormy Parliament session, two senior parliamentarians of the ruling BJP and the Opposition Congress traded barbs this morning, hours before the new Lok Sabha meets. Parliamentary Affairs Minister and senior BJP leader … Read more

Srinagar Recognised As “World Craft City”, To “Boost” Handicraft Sector

Tourism in Srinagar is also set to benefit significantly from this recognition (File) Srinagar: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been officially recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council, an official spokesperson said here. The recognition would boost the handloom and handicraft sector, which will benefit tourism and … Read more

Delhi Connection Emerges In NEET Paper Leak Probe After Bihar, Maharashtra

The CBI was handed over the probe into NEET paper leak New Delhi/Latur: A case has been filed against two Maharashtra school teachers for their alleged involvement in the NEET paper leak case. The First Information Report or FIR has been registered in Maharashtra’s Latur. Sanjay Tukaram Jadhav and Jalil Umarkhan Pathan were picked up … Read more

2 Teens Die After Falling Into River While Taking Selfie In UP

Representational Image Raebareli: Two teenagers died after they drowned in the Ganga river while clicking selfies on a boat in Raebareli district. Three friends – Tauheed (17), Fahad (19), and Shaan (18) – went to the Payagpur Ganga Ghat and got into a boat to click selfies. “While clicking selfies they moved towards the edge … Read more

Pro-tem Speaker Big BJP vs INDIA Flashpoint As 18th Lok Sabha Meets Today

The 18th Lok Sabha meets for the first time today New Delhi: The 18th Lok Sabha is set to meet for the first time today on a stormy note as the Opposition returns to the House with more strength than last time after the general election denied a majority to the ruling BJP. Besides the … Read more

“Symbol Of India-UAE Friendship”: S Jaishankar Visits Abu Dhabi’s Hindu Temple

BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi was inaugurated by PM Modi in February Dubai: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held “productive and deep” conversations with his United Arab Emirates counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan on India and UAE’s “ever-growing” comprehensive strategic ties and discussed regional and global issues. Mr Jaishankar, who was in the … Read more

Centre’s Seven-Member Panel Formed To Oversee NTA’s Functioning To Hold Meet Today, Sources

New Delhi: The Centre’s seven-member high-level committee formed to oversee transparency and look into the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to meet on Monday, stated the sources at the Education Ministry. Earlier on Saturday, the Ministry of Education announced the formation of a high-level committee of experts to make recommendations on reforms in … Read more

“Space Potato”: NASA’s Pic Of Martian Moon Phobos Leaves Internet Amazed

Phobos is the larger of Mars’ two moons, per NASA. US Space Agency NASA regularly shares stunning images from our universe, leaving the space lovers mesmerised. NASA’s social media handle is a treasure trove for those who love watching educational videos and fascinating images showcasing Earth and space. Now, in its recent post, the space … Read more

Opinion: Opinion | RSS vs BJP: Under The Cover Of Friendly Fire

It is easy to misread the Indian election result as enlightened voters slamming the brakes on the spread of Hindutva ideology and the Bharatiya Janata Party juggernaut. It was perhaps no more than a costly tactical mistake by the BJP, which fought the elections with typical cockiness but uncharacteristic complacency. It overplayed its narrative hand and … Read more

Parliament Session To Begin Today Amid Pro-Tem Speaker, NEET Row: 10 Facts

Parliament Session Today: This Parliament session will conclude on July 3 New Delhi: The first session of Parliament after the Lok Sabha elections will begin today, with the newly-elected MPs – including Prime Minister Narendra Modi – taking oath. Here are the top 10 updates on this big story BJP MP Bhartruhari Mahtab will be … Read more