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Minister of State for Minority Welfare Danish Azad Ansari said the chief minister issued the directive during a review meeting on Tuesday, following discussions on the issue. Speaking to PTI, Ansari said the discontinuation of the scheme in 2023-24 had rendered thousands of teachers jobless, and the government was exploring ways to accommodate them within the madrasa education system. "The chief minister has said that nearly 22,000 teachers appointed under the scheme since its inception in 199 ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PT) Asian countries are the most at risk from oil and gas supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, with Japan facing the highest risk, followed by South Korea and India, according to international research group Zero Carbon Analytics. The Strait of Hormuz lies between Iran and Oman on the Arabian Peninsula and connects the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea. The shipping lanes in the strait are only two miles wide in each direction, but around 20 per cent of the world's oil ...Read More >
New Delhi: Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has signed the bilateral Hajj Agreement in Jeddah, with the country's quota for India confirmed at 175,025 for the pilgrimage in 2026. Rijiju, who was on an official visit to Saudi Arabia from November 7 to 9, held a bilateral meeting with the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, in Jeddah on Sunday. During the meeting, both ministers reviewed the ongoing Hajj preparations, discussed measures to enhance coordination an ...Read More >
As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. In a post on X, NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.5, On: 18/10/2025 05:04:04 IST, Lat: 36.64 N, Long: 72.96 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan." Earlier in the day, another earthquake of 3.9 magnitude struck the region at a depth of 10km. In a post on X, NCS said, "EQ of M: 3.9, On: 18/10/2025 03:25:49 IST, Lat: 36.68 N, Long: 72.85 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Pakistan." On Friday, an earthquake of magnitud ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Afghanistan, once described as the 'geographical pivot of history', is once again living up to that reputation as signs of the return of the Cold War could be seen on the Afghan horizon. In the rivalry between the British and Russian empires in the 19th century, called the 'Great Game', Afghanistan was the key to Central Asia, and was eventually looked upon as a buffer between the two competing powers. The emergence of the Kabul Emirate in 2021 has again crea ...Read More >
The Tata Advanced Systems (TASL) Kestrel facility in Morocco is historic -- the first Indian defence manufacturing footprint on African soil. It adds to New Delhi's export record, from becoming Armenia's top supplier to delivering BrahMos missiles to the Philippines and providing components to the US and France. And yet, the irony is striking. The very platform Morocco will induct -- the Kestrel Wheeled Armoured Amphibious Platform (WhAP) -- remains largely unadopted by the Indian Army. India' ...Read More >
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], August 4 (ANI): The Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) welcomed Indewheelers Motorsports as the newest franchise team to the Season 2 grid, according to a release from ISRL. As Pune second franchise, Indewheelers Motorsports is set to make the league more competitive while boosting the city already established position as a national motorsport hub. Founded by motorsport veteran Vikram Dhar and co-owned by entrepreneur Ajay Agrawal, the team blends racing pedigre ...Read More >
Pune, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indewheelers Motorsports has joined Indian Supercross Racing League (ISRL) as the newest franchise team to the Season 2 grid. As Pune's second franchise, Indewheelers Motorsports Pvt. Ltd. is set to make the league more competitive while boosting the city's already established position as a national motorsport hub. Founded by motorsport veteran Vikram Dhar and co-owned by young entrepreneur Ajay Agrawal, the team blends racing pedigree with next-generation business ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held talks with Saudi Arabia Minister of Investment, Khalid Al-Falih, to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries. The meeting, held online, focused on building stronger economic relations, promoting mutual growth, encouraging innovation, and exploring long-term cooperation. Sharing details of the meeting on social media, Goyal said, Held a fruitful discussion with Saudi Arabia Minister ...Read More >
Mumbai: The whole of Maharashtra and India rejoiced on Friday as 12 majestic forts associated with Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (11 in Maharashtra and one in Tamil Nadu) were inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. While PM Modi and other senior leaders welcomed the announcement, MNS chief Raj Thackeray on Saturday urged the government to act responsibly and ensure strict conservation measures. Last evening, UNESCO announced that it has accorded the status of World Heritage Sites to 12 forts b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog FATF has for the first time introduced the concept of state sponsored terrorism in its latest report, highlighting that such funding is a longstanding threat to international peace and security, stability of regional financial, and political systems. State sponsored terrorism means a state actively financing terrorist activities as part of its state policy. Before this, India had raised and identified sta ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog FATF has for the first time introduced the concept of state sponsored terrorism in its latest report, highlighting that such funding is a longstanding threat to international peace and security, stability of regional financial, and political systems. State sponsored terrorism means a state actively financing terrorist activities as part of its state policy. Before this, India had raised and identified sta ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Indian cricketer Mohammed Siraj has now stepped into Hyderabad's buzzing food scene with the launch of his new restaurant, Joharfa. Located at the heart of Banjara Hills Road No. 3, the grand restaurant is a joint venture with his brother and promises a royal culinary experience. With this, Siraj joins the elite club of Indian cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Suresh Raina, and Virat Kohli, who have successfully diversified into the food business. More than just a bu ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jun 6 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted searches at the premises of actor Dino Morea and some others in Maharashtra apart from some locations in Kerala as part of a money laundering investigation linked to the Mithi river desilting "scam", official sources said. The fraud is alleged to have caused a Rs 65 crore loss to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The raids are covering more than 15 premises located in Mumbai and Kochi. This includes the premises of ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 11 (PTI) India's maritime sector is poised to play a transformative role in the country's vision of becoming world's third-largest economy, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar said Wednesday. Today, India stands as an emerging maritime powerhouse, strategically leveraging its geographical location and advanced infrastructure to spearhead global maritime initiatives, the Vice President said. "With the global blue economy projected to reach USD 6 trillion by 2030, India's maritime sec ...Read More >
Amidst a flurry of exchanges between Indian and West Asian officials in the recent weeks, two senior Arab diplomats have taken charge of the ambassadorial posts at the Jordan and Egyptian embassies in New Delhi, indicating the fast-paced diplomatic consultations that are taking place between India and the leading powers in the conflict-torn West Asian region. The arrival of new Jordan Ambassador Yousef Mustafa Ali Abdelghani and new Egyptian Ambassador Kamel Galal is viewed in the diplomatic ci ...Read More >
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