New Delhi: India and Belgium have agreed to establish mechanisms to resolve trade issues in areas such as pharma and agri products to boost bilateral trade, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The issues were discussed during the meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Bernard Quintin, in Brussels. "Regulatory barriers, particularly in the approval processes for pharmaceuticals and agri-products, wer...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) Describing it as "another mighty blow to Naxalism", Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said 14 Naxalites were killed in a joint operation by the CRPF, SoG Odisha and Chhattisgarh Police along the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border. With the resolve for a Naxal-free India and joint efforts of security forces, Naxalism is breathing its last today, Shah said. "Another mighty blow to Naxalism. Our security forces achieved major success towards building a Naxal-free Bharat. Th...Read More
Prayagraj (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 21 (ANI): Former President Ram Nath Kovind arrived at the MahaKumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj on Tuesday morning. Kovind expressed happiness over the arrangements at MahaKumbh. " The arrangements done here are really good; all facilities are there... I went to several camps. I'm very happy. Yogi Adityanath and UP's arrangements are really good; I thank the administration," Kovind told ANI. On One Nation, One Election, the former president, who was...Read More
Gariaband (Chhattisgarh) [India], January 21 (ANI): In a major development, more than 14 Naxals were killed during a joint anti-Naxal operation in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district, where the security forces were able to kill a member of the Naxalite Central Committee, Jairam alias Chalpati, who had a reward of one crore on his head, the Gariaband Superintendent of Police said on Monday. According to the SP, Nikhil Rakhecha, the operation, which was started on Sunday, saw senior cadres of Maois...Read More
Imphal (Manipur) [India], January 21 (ANI): Security personnel have been conducting search operations and area domination in the fringe and vulnerable areas of the hills and valley districts in Manipur in the last few days. A number of arms and ammunition were recovered during the search operations, officials said in a statement on January 19. Also Read | Kerala: Infant Suffers Uneasiness During Flight; Dies at Hospital in Angamaly. As per the officials, one 7.62 mm sniper rifle, five 9 mm pi...Read More
Kolkata, Jan 21 (VOICE) The West Bengal government on Tuesday approached the Calcutta High Court, challenging the special court's verdict sentencing Sanjay Roy, convicted in the rape and murder of a junior doctor of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, to life imprisonment. State Advocate General Kishor Datta has approached the division bench of Justice Debangshu Basak and Justice Shabbar Rashidi seeking a "death penalty" for the convict. The division bench has admitted the petition...Read More
Imphal, Jan 21 (PTI) Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday pleaded with people to take a pledge to work collectively to uphold the pride and dignity of Manipur on the occasion of statehood day. Manipur became a full-fledged state on January 21, 1972. "It was on this day in 1972 that Manipur became a full-fledged state of the Indian Union, marking a significant milestone in our history. On this momentous day, let us pledge to work collectively to uphold the pride and dignity of our beautiful ...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday hit out at the Modi government over its economic policies and asserted that real development is when everyone progresses, there is a fair environment for business, a fair tax system and the income of workers increases. In a post in Hindi on X, Gandhi said, "The truth of Modi Ji's developed India: Your hard work, whose profit? The wheel of the country's economy is turning with your sweat and blood, but are you getting your fair shar...Read More
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala Assembly witnessed heated scenes on Tuesday after the opposition raised the issue of the abduction of Koothattukulam councillor Kala Raju. The opposition staged a walkout following the discussion. While Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan stated that four cases had been registered in connection with the incident, he accused Kala Raju of switching sides. A visibly enraged opposition leader, VD Satheesan, questioned, "A councillor was abducted and insulted in this state...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 21 (ANI): Ahead of the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf Amendment Bill in Lucknow today, Rajya Sabha MP and JPC member Brij Lal said that this meeting is the last phase of the field visits and all the stakeholders of Shia and Sunni Waqf Boards and the Minority Commission will participate in the meeting. He added that the JPC will take suggestions from all the stakeholders and then the JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal will submit the ...Read More
UP School holiday: Due to cold waves and low temperatures, schools in several districts of Uttar Pradesh remain closed. Authorities are closely monitoring the weather to make decisions about reopening. In some areas, the weather is still unfavorable, allowing students to enjoy holidays until January 25, 2025. As per orders from District Magistrate Chandra Vijay Singh, all schools in Ayodhya for classes up to 5 will remain closed until January 25, 2025. Students from classes 6 to 12 must attend ...Read More
Chennai: The Tamil Nadu government has announced an extension for the distribution of Pongal gift hampers to eligible ration card holders, allowing them to collect their hampers until January 25, 2025. This decision comes as many families as possible, including those in Sri Lankan refugee camps, have yet to receive their hampers. Out of the 2.2 crore eligible ration card holders, around 1.87 crore beneficiaries have already collected their hampers. To ensure the remaining families can partici...Read More
Chhattisgarh: At least 14 Maoists were killed in an encounter with the Chhattisgarh Police near the state's border with Odisha in Gariaband district, as confirmed by the police on Tuesday. Among those killed were two women Maoists who were neutralized on Monday during the same operation. One of the slain Maoists carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore, while officials suggested that the death toll might rise as the operation is still ongoing. Details Of The Encounter The encounter began late Monday nig...Read More
New Delhi: BJP candidate Parvesh Verma has filed a complaint with the Election Commission against AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accusing him of violating the model code of conduct (MCC) in the New Delhi assembly constituency. Verma, who is contesting against Kejriwal, has accused the former Delhi chief minister of distributing chairs in New Delhi from the funds received from Punjab. Statement Of BJP Candidate Parvesh Verma Speaking to ANI, Verma said, "The 'accused' Arvind Kejriwal who was MLA fr...Read More
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of abdicating his responsibilities by "outsourcing" Manipur to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The opposition party reiterated its demand for the PM to visit the violence-hit northeastern state, terming his absence a "disastrous" neglect of duty.The criticism came after Prime Minister Modi extended greetings to the people of Tripura, Meghalaya, and Manipur on their Statehood Day through a ...Read More
Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) The BJP and Shiv Sena-UBT on Friday engaged in a war of words on social media over the celebration of Deepotsav at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park by the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS). The trigger was SS-UBT's move to approach the state Chief Electoral Officer on Thursday citing the violation of the model code of conduct by MNS. The party has also demanded that the expenses for the celebration of Deepotsav be included in the poll expenditure incurred by the MNS nomi...Read More
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 21 (ANI): Ahead of the meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) on Waqf Amendment Bill in Lucknow today, Rajya Sabha MP and JPC member Brij Lal said that this meeting is the last phase of the field visits and all the stakeholders of Shia and Sunni Waqf Boards and the Minority Commission will participate in the meeting. He added that the JPC will take suggestions from all the stakeholders and then the JPC chairman Jagdambika Pal will submit the ...Read More
Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR), launched in Kerala, aligns with global sustainability principles and the European Union Deforestation Regulation. The initiative provides free certification for farmers, encourages deforestation prevention, and transparency. It's supported by TRST01 in delivering digital solutions for compliance and sustainability in the rubber industry. In a significant move towards sustainable trade practices, Indian Sustainable Natural Rubber (iSNR) was launched in K...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) India and Belgium have agreed to establish mechanisms to resolve trade issues in areas such as pharma and agri products to boost bilateral trade, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The issues were discussed during the meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Bernard Quintin, in Brussels. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for January 21, 2025 Declared...Read More
Unnao (UP), Jan 21 (PTI) A woman and her two children allegedly died of asphyxiation in Bangarmau area of Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district, police said on Tuesday. The incident occurred when the family lit a brazier inside a closed room to stay warm, they added. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Result Today: Kolkata FF Result for January 21, 2025 Declared, Check Winning Numbers and Result Chart of Satta Matka-Type Lottery Game. Bangarmau Circle Officer (CO) Arvind Kumar said Alok Singh, a subedar in...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 21 (ANI): An Indian student, Ravi Teja from Hyderabad was shot dead in New Haven, Conneticut. He had gone to the US for doing Masters in Science. A family friend of the deceased family, Upender Reddy told ANI on Monday that due to such incidents, Indian students are scared to go to the US and requested the authorities to send back his mortal remains. Also Read | Donald Trump Inauguration: EAM S Jaishankar Joins Roster of International and US Leaders, Take...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 21: The U.S. Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as Secretary of State under President Donald Trump, marking the first high-level Cabinet official to be approved for the new administration. The confirmation, which took place on Monday just hours after Trump's inauguration, passed with an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 99 to 0. Rubio's appointment brings a new chapter in U.S. foreign policy, with expectations high for his leadership in addressing the country's most pressing internat...Read More
Washington/New Delhi, Jan 21 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who represented India at the swearing-in of Donald Trump as 47th President of the USA, described it as a great honour to represent the country at the ceremony watched by millions across the globe. EAM Jaishankar was seated at the front row right next to the podium where Donald Trump and JD Vance took oath as President and Vice President respectively. He posted on X about his attending the event. "A great honour to repr...Read More
New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) India and Belgium have agreed to establish mechanisms to resolve trade issues in areas such as pharma and agri products to boost bilateral trade, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday. The issues were discussed during the meeting between Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Belgian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Bernard Quintin, in Brussels. "Regulatory barriers, particularly in the approval processes for pharmaceuticals and agri...Read More
New Delhi, January 21: Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday extended greetings to the people of Tripura, Meghalaya and Manipur on their 53rd Statehood Day. In a social media post on X, Rahul Gandhi said wished for peace, progress and prosperity for the people of the state. "Best wishes to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura on their Foundation Day! The rich diversity of languages, cultures, histories, and traditions in these states represents the...Read More
Ayodhya: Amid the ongoing Mahakumbh festivities, a huge number of devotees are gathering at the Hanuman Garhi temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya. The devotees are also visiting the Ram temple complex to offer prayers even though it remains blanketed with a dense layer of fog due to the cold weather. As per the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the minimum temperature forecasted in Ayodhya is 10 degrees Celsius. The Mahakumbh selfie point set up next to Ayodhya Ram temple has become the ce...Read More
Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], January 21 (ANI): Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra said that the construction of the Ram temple complex will conclude at the scheduled duration, which has been set for March. "We carried out a review yesterday. The temple (complex) construction will be concluded on the scheduled date, in March. Ram Darbaar will be set up on the first floor within this duration only. The works for establishing murtis of idols (iconograph...Read More
Dispur (Assam) [India], January 21 (ANI): As part of global outreach initiatives for the upcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma invited South Korean industrialists to the marquee event in Guwahati on February 25-26. Speaking at an investment roadshow organized by the Indian Chamber of Commerce in Seoul, Sarma underscored Assam's strategic and locational advantages as key attractions for foreign investment. Also Read | Share M...Read More
Belagavi (Karnataka) [India], January 21 (ANI): Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Tuesday morning hailed Mahatma Gandhi ahead of the 'Jai Bapu, Jai Bhim, Jai Samvidhan' rally scheduled to be held in Belagavi district today. He lashed out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) when asked to comment on their reaction to the program, labelling it as the "Godse" party. Shivakumar said that BJP doesn't know about sacrifices and the freedom movement. "I do not want to comment anything abo...Read More
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], January 21 (ANI): An Indian student, Ravi Teja from Hyderabad was shot dead in New Haven, Conneticut. He had gone to the US for doing Masters in Science. A family friend of the deceased family, Upender Reddy told ANI on Monday that due to such incidents, Indian students are scared to go to the US and requested the authorities to send back his mortal remains. "A student named Ravi Teja went to US from Hyderabad for doing MS. Today morning, he was shot dead. His fa...Read More