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NEW DELHI: Can practitioners of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) seek parity in pay scales, service conditions and retirement age with MBBS doctors?Given the conflicting judicial decisions on the issue of parity, a two-judge bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran has referred the matter, a source of perennial conflict between AYUSH and MBBS doctors, to a larger bench for an authoritative pronouncement.The bench said, "There is an area of a ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday met with Governor Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.) at Raj Bhavan. CM Dhami extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to Governor on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Earlier CM Dhami visited local shops on Chakrata Road in Dehradun today, where he purchased earthen lamps, utensils, and other traditional indigenous items. During his visit, he interacted with local shopkeepers, potter ...Read More >
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], October 20 (ANI): On the occasion of Diwali, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited local shops on Chakrata Road in Dehradun today, where he purchased earthen lamps, utensils, and other traditional indigenous items. During his visit, he interacted with local shopkeepers, potters, and artisans, encouraging them to continue promoting traditional crafts. While shopping for Diwali, the Chief Minister made purchases through digital payment (UPI) and a ...Read More >
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has made significant strides in semi-conductor technology by developing indigenous methods for producing four-inch Silicon Carbide (SiC) wafers and fabricating Gallium Nitride (GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) up to 150 W, informed chairman and secretary, Department of Defence Research and Development (DDR&D) Samir V. Kamat. Addressing a gathering on Friday, organised as a curtain raiser for the upcoming Emerging Science, Techn ...Read More >
New Delhi: For over a decade, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed his Diwali celebration into a national ritual, choosing to celebrate the festival of lights with the nation's armed forces at its most challenging frontiers, plains or mountains. This unique tradition reached a new height this year as the Prime Minister spent the festival of lights with Navy personnel aboard the INS Vikrant, India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier, off Goa and Karwar coasts on Monday. Addressin ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has referred to a larger bench to decide on whether doctors practising traditional medical systems should be treated at par with medics of modern medicine for determining service conditions, retirement age, and pay scales. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran, on May 13, reserved its order on the pleas seeking a clarification on whether there can be a different age of superannuation for doctors practising modern medic ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said Operation Sindoor reflects India's growing self-reliance in defence, as most equipment used by the armed forces was indigenously made. Speaking at Symbiosis Skills & Professional University in Pune, he said India has overcome decades of dependence on foreign weapons through reforms and determination. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that 'Operation Sindoor' is the finest example of self-reliance in India's defence sector as the majo ...Read More >
Panaji (Goa) [India], October 20 (ANI): Praising the security forces, including police and CRPF personnel, for the success in the fight against Naxalism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that India is on the verge of being free from Maoist terror. The Prime Minister, who addressed Navy personnel aboard the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant on Diwali, said of 125 districts impacted by Naxal violence, only 11 districts still show some influence of Maoists, and among these, th ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 17 (PTI) Aircraft MRO services operator Haveus Aerotech on Friday announced its entry into the defence manufacturing sector and its listing as a subcontractor with a leading defence public sector enterprise. Under the new operational scope, Haveus Aerotech will undertake Assembly and Testing of Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) through insourcing and critical functions that play a key role in ensuring aerospace reliability, performance and safety, the s ...Read More >
Promoting Indian products ahead of Diwali, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared a video of an advertisement that features shops selling Indian products, including clothes, shoes, and other items. Sharing a post from the X handle of the Indian Government, he wrote on X, "Let's mark this festive season by celebrating the hard work, creativity, and innovation of 140 crore Indians." He also urged citizens to share what they have bought during the festive season on social media. "Do also ...Read More >
Thousands of indigenous people in Arunachal Pradesh marched for the implementation of the Anti-Conversion Act, APFRA 1978. They believe this law will protect their faith and traditions. Christians in the state strongly oppose the act, citing it violates religious freedom. The Gauhati High Court has directed the government to finalize draft rules for the act's implementation. Thousands of Arunachal Pradesh's Indigenous people, representing 27 districts, 26 major tribes, and 100 subtribes, marche ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Oct 19: The City Centre here has burst into a riot of colours as nearly 3,000 Chrysanthemums-locally known as 'Gul-e-Dawood'-are on a two-day display to attract visitors. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp The large-scale floral installation at the foot of the iconic Ghanta Ghar showcases more than 15 indigenous varieties and over 80 colours of the hardy autumn bloom. Seen as a first-ever attempt to attract tourists to the Valley's autumn season, the show is organised jo ...Read More >
The information was shared by Union Minister Jitendra Singh, who said the antibiotic is the first molecule entirely conceptualised, developed and clinically validated in India. The antibiotic, Naphithromycin, has been developed by the Department of Biotechnology in collaboration with private pharma house Wockhardt. Citing this as an example of successful industry-academia partnership driving India's biopharmaceutical growth, the Union Minister emphasised the need to build a self-sustainable in ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to Indians to celebrate the festive season by embracing 'Swadeshi' products, highlighting national pride in local craftsmanship and innovation. Sharing a message on Saturday evening on (Proudly say it's Swadeshi!). He encouraged sharing purchases on social media to inspire others, fostering a groundswell of support for domestic artisans and makers. The Prime Minister's message cited a dynamic video from MyGovIndia, featuring B ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Oct 19 (UNI) Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has extended his greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Deepavali, which will be celebrated on Monday. In his message, the Governor said, "On this joyous occasion of Deepavali, I extend my warmest greetings to the people of Telangana. This festival of lights signifies the triumph of righteousness over evil. I am confident that occasions like this will inspire us to overcome the evils of modern times and build a society ...Read More >
Nasik: Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded wing commander Nikhil Kumar Rath from Odisha's Balangir, a fighter pilot with the IAF, after the first public sortie of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A aircraft manufactured at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Nashik facility. The inaugural Tejas Mk1A sortie of around 35 minutes was piloted by Group Captain KK Venugopal and Wing Commander Pratyush Awasthi, followed by aerial displays by Su-30MKI and HTT-40 aircraft, with the Tejas re ...Read More >
The Congress on Saturday (October 18, 2025) resumed a district-wise chain hunger strike in Jammu and Kashmir over the demand for restoration of Statehood. "The Congress will press for the demand of Statehood restoration. We demand that the Centre should respect the aspirations of people of J&K. People are feeling neglected in absence of Statehood, as their rights have been denied and compromised. We will not rest till the Statehood is restored," J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) president ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday attacked the opposition, primarily the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of following the British 'Divide and Rule' policy to create caste, community, and religion-based divide in society.Speaking at a state-level workshop organised as part of the campaign marking Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary, Yogi said the opposition was undermining national unity and integrity for its own political goals. The workshop was att ...Read More >
Itanagar: More than 10,000 indigenous faith believers took part in a mega rally in Itanagar on Saturday to register their resentment over the prolonged delay by the state govt to frame rules and implementing the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA), 1978.The rally was organised by the Indigenous Faith and Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP).The Gauhati High Court, in its directive to the state govt in Sept 2024, instructed it to frame the rules for the APFRA, 1978, within ...Read More >
Chief minister Rekha Gupta has directed all government departments to ensure that Delhi glows with festive lights, cleanliness, and smooth traffic during Diwali. In a review meeting held ahead of the festival, Gupta instructed officials to focus on illumination, waste management, and congestion-free movement across the city. Following her directions, Chief Secretary Rajeev Verma issued detailed orders to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), the Publi ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 18 Oct: Thousands of Indigenous faiths' believers on Saturday took out a peaceful march themed 'Chalo Itanagar', organized by the Indigenous Faith & Cultural Society of Arunachal Pradesh (IFCSAP), demanding immediate framing and implementation of the Arunachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Act (APFRA) 1978. Indigenous faiths' believers from Tawang to Longding joined the march, as the IFCSAP renewed its longstanding demand for immediate framing of rules and implementation of the APFRA. ...Read More >
Jammu, Oct 18: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Saturday resumed district-wise chain hunger strike under Hamari Riyasat Hamara Haq programme to reiterate the party's demand for restoration of statehood to J&K. District Congress Committee Baramulla observed a hunger strike at Srinagar Party headquarters and reiterated the party's demand for restoration of statehood to J&K. JKPCC chief Tariq Hameed Karra, along with Legislators, senior Congress leaders, including forme ...Read More >
New Delhi: To ensure that the city remains illuminated during Diwali, chief minister Rekha Gupta has directed the power department, local bodies and Public Works Department to ensure that streetlights across roads, markets, colonies, religious sites and public areas were fully functional and promptly repaired if needed. Chief secretary Rajeev Verma has issued detailed guidelines to all departments.Gupta has directed that people should be able to enjoy smooth traffic, a clean environment and a vi ...Read More >
India plans to invest approximately 654 billion rupees by 2035 for fighter jet engines, requiring around 1,100 units for ongoing programs. Efforts are underway to develop indigenous engines, with a Kaveri derivative eyed for unmanned vehicles. A co-developed 5th-gen stealth fighter engine is also in the works, attracting international interest. India expects to spend about 654 billion rupees ($7.44 billion) to buy engines for fighter aircraft that are under development until 2035, according to ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], October 17 (ANI): With the Diwali festival just around the corner, the firecracker market is all set to light up Madhya Pradesh's capital Bhopal with vibrant colors, sparkling displays, and the growing demand for eco-friendly green fireworks. Firecracker shop owners in Bhopal's biggest market, Bairagarh have fully prepared them for the festive season by observing complete precaution and safety measures. The Fire Control team also inspected the market on Friday a ...Read More >
Darjeeling: CM Mamata Banerjee on Thursday said that a larger, grand Mahakal temple would be constructed adjacent to the proposed convention centre in Siliguri, for which a trust will be formed. She said the Darjeeling district magistrate has been directed to identify suitable land for the project."We constructed the Jagannath Temple in Digha. We are making a Durga Angan at Rajarhat. A trust was set up for that purpose. I have asked the Darjeeling DM to look for land for a convention centre, and ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 16 (UNI) In a significant milestone for India's indigenous sports manufacturing sector, GR8 Sports India Pvt Ltd, the only ICC-approved cricket bat manufacturer from Kashmir, made a distinguished presence at the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Cricket Bat Conference held at Lord's Cricket Ground, London. The conference this week brought together leading administrators, manufacturers, importers, innovators and researchers from across the cricketing world to discuss the de ...Read More >
Pune: India was long "addicted" to importing weapons from foreign nations, but Operation Sindoor stood as a shining example of the country's growing self-reliance in the defence sector, said defence minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday.Singh said for decades after Independence, India had slipped into a comfort zone when it came to military procurement. "There was neither the political will to domestically produce weapons nor the legal framework to promote defence manufacturing. The youth of the co ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 16: In a significant milestone for India's indigenous sports manufacturing sector, GR8 Sports India Pvt Ltd, the ICC-approved cricket bat manufacturer from Kashmir, made a distinguished presence at the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) Cricket Bat Conference held at Lord's Cricket Ground in London. The conference brought together leading administrators, manufacturers, importers, innovators and researchers from across the cricketing world to discuss the depletion of traditi ...Read More >
Guwahati: The ruling BJP criticised its partner, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), for accusing the saffron party of not doing anything for the welfare of the tribals. BJP's Tripura State Vice-President Bimal Chakma, party General Secretary Bipin Debbarma and youth leader Sanjit Reang jointly said that leaders of the TMP are distorting Tripura's history to gain electoral mileage ahead of the crucial elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) early next year. Chakma s ...Read More >
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