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Pankaj Jain New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Wednesday took oath as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi at Lok Niwas. Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, members of the Delhi Cabinet and Chief Secretary attended the oath-taking ceremony. The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Delhi MLAs, residents from Amritsar, and family members of Sandhu were also present at the ceremony. Earlier in the day, Sandhu met union Home Minister Amit Shah at h ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) Former Delhi chief minister and AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that hotels and restaurants across the country were on the verge of shutting down due to a severe shortage of LPG, which he alleged was caused by India taking a stand against Iran and in favour of the United States and Israel. Kejriwal said that India imports around 60 per cent of its gas through the Strait of Hormuz, a region currently under Iran's control, and claimed that Iran was not cooper ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 ( UNI) India is working towards securing 25 per cent of global trade in the coming years by building on its strong macroeconomic foundations, resilient growth trajectory and rapidly expanding entrepreneurial ecosystem, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The Finance Minister was addressing the India Economic Conclave in Delhi on Wednesday. She said the global economic landscape is undergoing a major shift, with trade increasingly getting weaponised through tariff restri ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 17 (UNI) Five members of the Aarzoo-Anmol Bishnoi-Harry Boxer syndicate were arrested by Delhi Police on Wednesday for their alleged role in the murder of a rival gangster in Chandigarh earlier this month, an official said. Inderpreet Singh, alias Parry, the former close associate of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, was shot dead on December 1 at Sector 26 Chandigarh, shortly after exiting a club. While seated in his SUV, he was shot at close range by a gunman who escaped with accompli ...Read More >
Kolkata, Dec 16 (UNI) Kolkata has emerged as the biggest contributor to voter deletions in West Bengal, accounting for nine of the 10 Assembly constituencies where the maximum number of names have been dropped from the draft electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), according to data released by the Election Commission. North Kolkata witnessed the highest concentration of deletions. Jorasanko Assembly constituency topped the list, with 72,899 voters deleted, accounting for ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Argentine football great Lionel Messi along with his fellow World Cup-winning compatriot Rodrigo de Paul and former Uruguay star Luis Suarez enthralled football fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium here on Monday. Hordes of fans who packed the stadium and waited for Messi for several hours, braving the chilly weather and poor air quality, lustily cheered as Messi and the two footballers entered the stadium. The cheers of "Messi, Messi" perhaps somewhat compensated for the chaot ...Read More >
Amman/New Delhi, Dec 15 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by Jordanian Prime Minister Jaffar Hassan at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman as he arrived on a two-day working visit to Jordan. PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the airport, with a guard of honor as a band played the national anthems of the two countries. The Jordanian Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Ya'rub Qudah, and Amman Governor Yasser Adwan were also present to welcome the Indian leader. ...Read More >
New Delhi, December 15 (UNI) Remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his death anniversary, union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that despite all the adverse circumstances back in the day, Patel unified the fragmented country into a strong shape of one nation after independence. Paying rich tributes to the veteran leader, who was also independent India's first Home Minister, Shah said that he made the security of India, internal stability and establishment of peace, his life's goal. Th ...Read More >
Chennai, Nov 3 (UNI) CV makers Ashok Leyland, the Indian flagship of the Hinduja Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Punjab National Bank (PNB) for dealer financing. Under this partnership, the Bank will provide competitive dealer finance options to the Medium and Heavy Commercial Vehicle (MHCV) dealers of Ashok Leyland. The MoU was signed by K. M. Balaji, Chief Financial Officer, Ashok Leyland, and Amitabh Rai, General Manager, PNB in the presence of senior officials from b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today said that it has provisionally attached over 40 properties of the Reliance Anil Ambani Group, including the family's famed Pali Hill residence in Mumbai, in a money laundering case, with the total value of the seized assets exceeding Rs 3,000 crore. Properties based in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Mumbai, Pune, Thane, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kancheepuram, and East Godavari have been attached. The attached assets comprise office spaces, resi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media has launched the second edition of its 'Global Harmony' initiative, kicking off the celebrations with 'India Week' as its inaugural celebration under the Riyadh Season. A key component of the Quality-of-Life Program under Saudi Vision 2030, the Global Harmony initiative aims to celebrate the cultural diversity of residents in the Kingdom and highlight their contributions to Saudi Arabia's social and economic development. The initiative un ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 3 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 22nd Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) at Bharat Mandapam today, unveiling a landmark Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme aimed at positioning India as a global leader in cutting-edge science and technology. Addressing over 3,000 participants from academia, industry, government, and research institutions -- including Nobel Laureates and eminent scientists -- Modi declared ...Read More >
New Delhi (November 3, UNI): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting search operations at the premises of Biplab Sarkar, suspected of being involved in a fraudulent passport issuance ring linked to Pakistani national Azad Mallik. Sarkar's name emerged during the interrogation of Indubhushan Halder, a middleman arrested for helping foreigners obtain Indian identity documents, such as passports, in exchange for money. The family members of Biplab Sarkar are also under scrutiny for allegedl ...Read More >
New Delhi, October 31 (UNI): Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge today launched a scathing attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), saying that the Hindu outfit should be banned for creating "law and order problems" in the country. Speaking on the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, which also coincides with the 41st death anniversary of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, Kharge said both the Iron Man and the Iron Lady worked for India's unity and integrity. Addres ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, Oct 28 (UNI) Australia skipper Alyssa Healy trained strongly today, just two days before Australia's ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semi-final clash against India. According to the International Cricket Council (ICC), Healy, who had suffered a calf injury during a training session ahead of her side's clash against England last week, has missed Australia's last two league stage games. In Mumbai on Thursday, Healy gave positive indications that her recovery was progressing well, getting ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 27 (UNI) Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav delivered a sharp critique of the Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party government today, alleging that the state's public health infrastructure has crumbled. Yadav said the healthcare system under the current administration has seen a severe decline in service delivery. "The BJP's misrule has turned ambulances into 'bullock carts'. In UP, bullock carts are running instead of ambulances," the SP chief stated in a pointed message s ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 27 (UNI) In its latest monthly economic review for September, the Finance Ministry maintained a strong growth outlook for FY26 amid uncertain global conditions. It said the growth will be supported by a positive demand outlook due to GST reforms, favourable monsoons, lower inflation, and monetary easing. However, the report cautioned that global uncertainties will continue to affect external demand, presenting downside risks to the growth outlook. The review by the Department o ...Read More >
Bhopal: The city witnessed a spiritual fervor as devotees observed the second day of Chhath Puja with immense dedication on Sunday. The occasion, known as Kharna, saw hundreds of people fasting from sunrise to sunset, abstaining from both food and water. The fast is an essential part of the Chhath Puja rituals, with the day culminating in a special offering to the Sun God after sunset. Devotees gathered at various water bodies across the city, including Upper Lake and Lower Lake, to perform the ...Read More >
Greater Noida, Oct 25 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected preparations for the inauguration of the Noida International Airport today. The Noida International Airport is likely to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon. The Chief Minister visited various parts of the airport, took stock of the progress of work, and held a review meeting with officials. The Chief Minister directed that all work be completed expeditiously. He stated, "The Noida International ...Read More >
Lucknow, Oct 18 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, today flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow, warning Pakistan that "every inch of Pakistani territory is within BrahMos' reach." "Our adversaries will no longer be able to escape BrahMos. Every inch of Pakistani territory is within BrahMos' reach. The Operation (Sindoor) was only a trailer away, but it wasn't a trailer. Pa ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has formally launched an investigation into the tragic stampede in Karur, Tamil Nadu, which claimed 41 lives during a rally organized by actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party on September 27. A CBI team arrived in Tamil Nadu this morning and is expected to visit the site of the incident in Karur. As part of the probe, officials will meet with survivors and the families of the victims to record their statem ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 17 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his birthday wishes to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann through a social media post today. Taking to X, the Prime Minister expressed, "Best wishes to Punjab CM Shri Bhagwant Mann Ji on his birthday. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life." Bhagwant Mann, a key leader of the Aam Aadmi Party, assumed office as Punjab's Chief Minister in March 2022. The birthday greeting underscores the amicable ties between the central gov ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) Amid the escalating border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, India today firmly backed Kabul, saying New Delhi remains committed to Afghanistan's territorial integrity and sovereignty. The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal also rebuffed Pakistan's attempt to link India to the attacks by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on Pakistani territory. The spokesperson said with regard to the clashes: "Three things are clear: Pakistan hosts ter ...Read More >
New Delhi Oct 16 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) in its chargesheet filed against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, rapper Rahul Yadav (Fazilpuria), a digital company, and its director has accused them of indulging in money laundering by generating money using income from videos that featured protected wildlife species like snakes and an iguana. The prosecution complaint, filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), states that the songs "32 BORE" on Fazilpuria's channel and a vlog on ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 16 (UNI) Defending its energy policy amid US pressure to curb Russian oil imports, India reasserted that national interest and consumer protection drive its sourcing decisions. This comes in response to recent remarks by US President Donald Trump, who claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him of halting oil purchases from Russia. Responding to concerns raised by the United States, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the current US ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 15 (UNI) The Ministry of Defence inked a contract agreement worth Rs 659.47 crore for procurement of Night Sight (Image Intensifier) for 7.62 x 51mm Assault Rifle along with accessories for the Indian Army, here today. The Night Sight will enable soldiers to fully exploit the longer effective range of the SIG 716 Assault Rifle. These sights are capable of engaging targets up to an effective range of 500 metres, even under starlit conditions and provide a significant improvement ...Read More >
Hindon, (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 8 (UNI) Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh today lauded the success of Operation Sindoor, calling it a testament to the precision, professionalism and power of India's air capabilities. Addressing the air warriors on the occasion of 93rd Indian Air Force Day, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said, "Our performance in Operation Sindoor fills us with professional pride and has proved to the world how air power can be effectively used in shaping military outcomes ...Read More >
New Delhi Oct 8, (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) said today it has uncovered instances of con artists issuing fake summons to individuals in an attempt to extort money and derail investigations. The agency has vowed to take action against these fraudsters. "In the course of investigations, the Directorate of Enforcement issues summons under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) and the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA)," the ED stated. "However, we have no ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8 (UNI) The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on November 12 the plea filed by Uddhav Thackeray challenging the Election Commission of India's (ECI) decision to recognise the Eknath Shinde faction as the official Shiv Sena and allot it the party's traditional bow and arrow symbol. A Bench comprising Justices Surya Kant, Ujjal Bhuyan, and NK Singh took note of submissions made by Senior Advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for Thackeray, who sought urgent listing of the matter. "Ther ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, Oct 3 (UNI) Towards evening at Narendra Modi Stadium, Dhruv Jurel today played a knock that will linger long in Indian cricket lore as the wicketkeeper-batsman notched his maiden Test century, a patient and sparkling 125 off 210 balls, but it was the gestures and soulful celebrations that truly stole the show. On reaching fifty, Jurel raised his fist in a simple, heartfelt salute to his father, Nem Chand, a retired Havildar and Kargil War veteran. By the time the century arrived, he ...Read More >
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