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Chandigarh: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has instructed authorities concerned to make special arrangements for Khadoor Sahib's jailed member of parliament, Amritpal Singh, to cast his vote in the upcoming Vice-Presidential election by postal ballot.Amritpal Singh, a member of the electoral college for this election, is currently detained under the National Security Act (NSA) in Dibrugarh jail of Assam. In a letter to the union home secretary and the Assam chief secretary on Monday, the ...Read More >
Former Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Anish Dayal Singh was appointed as Deputy National Security Adviser (Deputy NSA) on Sunday. In his new role, 60-year-old Singh will report directly to National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval. His appointment comes alongside other senior officials in the National Security Council Secretariat, including former RAW chief Rajinder Khanna, who serves as Additional NSA, and Deputy NSAs TV Ravichandran and Pawan Kapoor. A 1988-bat ...Read More >
Chandigarh [India], August 22 (ANI): Punjab Minister Aman Arora on Friday expressed disappointment over the United States' decision to pause the issuance of worker visas for foreign commercial truck drivers. The reaction came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the United States would temporarily halt issuing worker visas to commercial truck drivers, citing concerns related to road safety and job protection for American truckers. Also Read | FBI Raids Home of Former NSA John ...Read More >
Jaishankar said that India and China were seeking to "move ahead from a difficult period in our ties". The two counterparts held discussions on a range of bilateral issues from trade to pilgrimages and river data sharing. Yi is also scheduled to meet India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval for on-going negotiations on resolving the boundary dispute between the two countries. The visit is being seen as the latest sign of a thaw in ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours. India and Chin ...Read More >
Ahead of PM Modi's China visit for the SCO summit, India and China have announced confidence-building measures to stabilize the Line of Actual Control. This includes expert and working groups for boundary delimitation and border management. New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's China visit to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, India and China on Tuesday announced several confidence building measures (CBMs), including setting up expert group, working group an ...Read More >
VISAKHAPATNAM: The depression over northwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal and north Andhra Pradesh - south Odisha coasts moved north-north-westwards and crossed South Odisha coast close to Gopalpur during early morning of Tuesday and lay cantered over south coastal Odisha. Weatherman said it was likely to move north-westwards across south Odisha and south Chhattisgarh and weaken into a well-marked low-pressure area during next few hours. Under its influence, thunderstorms accompani ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the frontier with China and reiterated India's commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary question as he met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Modi said stable, predictable and constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and that he was looking forward to meet ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): India has raised its concerns with China about the mega dam construction being undertaken by Beijing in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river, which will have implications for lower riparian states. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India concerns during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday. The Chinese leader was on a two-day official visit to India at the invitation of National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Apart fro ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the frontier with China, and reiterated India's commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually-acceptable resolution to the boundary question as he met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Modi said stable, predictable and constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and that he is looking forward to meet ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): India has raised its concerns with China about the mega dam construction being undertaken by Beijing in the lower reaches of the Brahmaputra river, which will have implications for lower riparian states. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar raised India's concerns during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday. Also Read | Famous Birthdays on 19 August: Bill Clinton, Satya Nadella, Matthew Perry and Sudha Murty; Know About Celebrities a ...Read More >
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to visit India on Monday for discussions with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The talks, conducted under the Special Representatives mechanism, will primarily address the current border situation and explore measures to ensure stability along the Line of Actual Control. This high-level engagement aims to find common ground on boundary matters. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on Monday to hold talks with National Security Advi ...Read More >
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to visit Moscow for talks with Sergey Lavrov, addressing trade, energy, and cooperation. Discussions will likely cover India's energy procurement from Russia, amid US tariff concerns, and preparations for President Putin's visit. The Ukraine conflict and the need for dialogue will also be on the agenda. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Moscow next week to hold crucial talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov, amid some s ...Read More >
Himachal Pradesh faced nature's fury. Bridges collapsed in Shimla, Lahaul, and Spiti. Cloudbursts and flash floods caused widespread damage. Over 300 roads closed, disrupting travel. A police post swept away, shops damaged. No casualties reported yet. Orange alert issued for more heavy rain. The state has suffered significant financial losses this monsoon. Many people have died in rain-related incidents. Several bridges were washed away in Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, while over 300 r ...Read More >
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Moscow on August 20-21, where he will hold talks with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov. The visit comes days after the United States imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods in response to New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a detailed conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the trade uncertainty and tariff announcements. Both the leaders discu ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) order to shut beef shops and slaughterhouses on the Independence Day (August 15) and Krishna Janmashtami (August 16) evoked mixed response from people in the city. While some felt that the beef shops should be closed on Krishna Janmashtami considering religious sentiments, they said the shops could be allowed to function on August 15. While there are no restrictions on chicken, fish, etc., beef shops were ordered to be closed. So ...Read More >
New Delhi: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Chinese port city of Tianjin at the end of this month for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi may visit India next week for the 24th round of the Special Representative (SR) talks on the boundary issue between the two nations. According to reports, the visit is likely to take place on August 18. However, there has been no official word or confirmation from either New Delhi or Beijing, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 13 (ANI): Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is likely to visit India this month, sources said on Wednesday. According to sources, the Chinese Foreign Minister is expected to take part in SR (Special Representative)-level talks. National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval serve as the special representative of India. India and China have been working to improve their relationship in recent months, marked by several significant developments. High-level talks between the ...Read More >
Meerut (UP), Aug 6 (PTI) Two social media influencers were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly spreading rumours that thieves are using drones to scout homes before executing their plan, thereby causing panic among the public, police said. Due to drone sightings in western Uttar Pradesh rumours arose that thieves are using those to scout homes before executing a robbery attempt. However, police claimed that there is no evidence of drones being used by criminals. The accused, Laiba (22), from R ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday issued a stern warning against the misuse of drones in public spaces and said that people trying to spread panic or misinformation through such activities will face legal consequences, including action under the Gangsters Act and the National Security Act (NSA).Calling drone-related mischief a potential threat to public order, the CM said, "Any attempt to incite fear or spread rumours using drones will not be tolerated. The govt will deal strictl ...Read More >
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting to fraudulently reclaim a property that had been confiscated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and ...Read More >
Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday issued a stern warning against the misuse of drones in public spaces and said that people trying to spread panic or misinformation through such activities will face legal consequences, including action under the Gangsters Act and the National Security Act (NSA).Calling drone-related mischief a potential threat to public order, the CM said, "Any attempt to incite fear or spread rumours using drones will not be tolerated. The govt will deal strictl ...Read More >
By Arti Bali New Delhi, July 17 (UNI) The "re-setting" in India-China ties should not be viewed in isolation, but as a strategic move driven by several converging geopolitical and geo-economic shifts, experts say. This recalibration is evident in External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's recent Beijing visit for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting. This was Dr Jaishankar's first visit to China after the 2020 Galwan incident, reflecting renewed engagement with China after years ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 16 (PTI) Actor Aasif Khan, known for appearing in popular series "Panchayat" and "Pataal Lok", is on the road to recovery after suffering a heart attack, a source said. The actor is currently recuperating at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. "He suffered a heart attack. He is in the hospital," a source close to the actor said on Tuesday. Khan took to Instagram and said he is recovering well and thanked his fans and followers for their love and support. "Over the past few hours I've be ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government has consistently strengthened the startup ecosystem and remains focused on further empowering entrepreneurs, especially from tier 2 and 3 cities, through inclusive efforts and a commitment to unlocking India's entrepreneurial potential, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated. Chairing the 10th meeting of the National Startup Advisory Council (NSAC) here, which brought together industry leaders, startup fo ...Read More >
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to China has raised speculation about a possible thaw in relations post-Galwan. Visiting China after five years for the SCO Council of Foreign Minsters' Meeting, Jaishankar apprised Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday of the recent developments in bilateral ties. He also met his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi. He stated on X that ties could move towards a "positive trajectory," and India remained committed to "ensuring good outcomes and ...Read More >
Three lawyers have requested the Maharashtra DGP to take legal action against MNS. This follows alleged attacks on non-Marathi speakers by party workers. The lawyers cited Raj Thackeray's speech as inciting violence. They want action under the National Security Act. They claim the attacks threaten national unity. MNS activists recently assaulted a shop owner. Three city-based lawyers wrote a letter to the Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP) on Monday, seeking legal action against the M ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Four people died in Himachal Pradesh as rain continues to wreak havoc in the state, while five were swept away in Rajasthan's Kota at a barrage after a heavy downpour caused the authorities to release water from a reservoir. In Himachal, more than 200 roads are out of bounds for vehicular traffic, a majority of them in Mandi, while a flash flood warning has been issued for 12 districts in Jharkhand. An individual each drowned in Kullu and Kangra districts, one died after being bitte ...Read More >
Mumbai: A group of three lawyers of Bombay High Court have sought legal action against MNS chief Raj Thackeray accusing him of making hateful and inflammatory statements against non-Maharashtrian people. The complainants have also demanded action against the MNS chief under the National Security Act (NSA) for allegedly delivering hate speeches and inciting violence. In a letter written in Marathi to the Maharashtra Director General of Police (DGP), advocates Pankajkumar Mishra, Nityanand Sharma ...Read More >
Beijing/ New Delhi, July 14 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing today and called for "continued normalisation" of ties between India and China. In his opening remarks during the meeting, Jaishankar said, "India supports a successful Chinese presidency at the SCO. Our bilateral relationship, as you have pointed, has been steadily improving since the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan last October. I am co ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's highlighting of the foreign media's bias against India's interests points to a larger issue: modern warfare is no longer confined to missiles and drones; it is now also about the information battle. India did a marvellous job through Operation Sindoor, which, in recent memory, few operations have demonstrated such precision, with targeted strikes on Pakistani military assets and no harm to civilians or civilian infrastru ...Read More >
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