The Supreme Court on Monday cancelled its May 2022 order – delivered by Justice Ajay Rastogi (retired) – which allowed the 11 men who raped Bilkis Bano, and murdered her family, during the 2002 Godhra riots, to appeal to the Gujarat government for early remission, which was granted. The court said the order was “obtained through fraudulent means and...
New Delhi: The derogatory remarks made by politicians against PM Modi andhotels of India could cost the archipelago dear economically. Since Covid India hasemerged as the largest source market for tourists but now things could change witheither Indian celebrities giving boycott Maldives calls or promoting desi destinationslike as the alternate. Maldives has emerged as an...
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a two-day visit to the UK on Monday to rejuvenate strategic and security ties between the two countries, including possible collaboration to jointly develop fighter jets and other military platforms. The defence ministry, announcing the visit, said Mr Singh and his British counterpart Grant Shapps are expected to...
Emphasising on India’s rising geopolitical clout, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that the country should make efforts to prepare for a bigger role in today’s world order. He also said that the nation should prepare for this role with a sense of historical and civilisational responsibility. “I can tell you the world...
“From Moon walk to Sun Dance! What a glorious turn of year for Bharat! Under the visionary leadership of PM Narendra Modi, yet another success story scripted by Team ISRO. AdityaL1 reaches its final orbit to discover the mysteries of the Sun-Earth connection,” stated Union Minister for Space, Dr Jitendra Singh on January 6, following...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said the global conversation has shifted towards India, with many talking about the changes that have taken place in the country over the past decade. While addressing the Viksit Sankalp Bharat Yatra here, Mr Jaishankar said he told foreigners that what has changed in the country during the...
India is all set to celebrate its 75th Republic Day on January 26th with a huge and impressive parade on the famous Rajpath. The parade will start at 9:30 am from Vijay Chowk and go for over five kilometers, ending at the National Stadium. This event is significant as it marks the adoption of the...
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a shot at being a marksman while inspecting guns at the ‘Know Your Army’ festival in Lucknow. The three-day festival aims to showcase the various modern weapons that the Indian Army uses, including tanks and artillery guns. Sharing pictures of the event on X (formerly Twitter), Mr Adityanath...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday visited the famous Pashupatinath Temple here dedicated to Lord Shiva and prayed for the well-being of the peoples of the two countries and India-Nepal ties. Jaishankar arrived in Nepal on Thursday on his first visit to a foreign country in 2024. He visited the Pashupatinath Temple early in...
The Supreme Court collegium headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has recommended five names to the Centre for appointment as additional judges in four high courts. The collegiums, also comprising justices Sanjiv Khanna and BR Gavai, also recommended the names of additional judges — justices Rahul Bharti and Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, both from the Jammu...