External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday held discussions with a delegation of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), led by Angelika Niebler, focusing on strengthening India-European Union ties and expanding areas of cooperation. During the interaction, Jaishankar highlighted the growing convergence between India and the European Union and described the relationship as entering a...
Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said that India is now set to begin a new phase of technology-driven organic agriculture. He emphasised that the country will move forward with large-scale adoption of modern innovations to improve farming efficiency and sustainability. Addressing the Kisan Kumbh in New Delhi today, the Minister...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has addressed concerns regarding the functioning of the ‘Pink Card’ scheme for women, calling rumours about its failure “completely false.” She reassured women in the capital that the card is working properly and continues to provide free travel on buses without any issues. In a message directed to women in...
Heavy rains, accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning, battered Delhi and its surrounding areas on Tuesday, March 31, throwing normal lives out of gear, but also bringing relief from the rising temperatures. Delhi and some parts of the NCR also witnessed rainfall on Monday, March 30, evening, bringing relief to rather warm and humid afternoons. According...
On Saturday, more than 9 million people participated in the ‘No Kings Rally’ held across the United States against President Trump. According to media reports, these protests were organized at over 3,300 locations across all 50 states of the US. Organizers stated that, compared to the previous ‘No Kings’ protests held in October, approximately one...
Actor-politician Vijay will contest the upcoming Assembly polls in Tamil Nadu from the Perambur and Trichy East constituencies. Announcing the names of candidates from his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), which is making a debut in this election, Vijay urged the people to give TVK one chance. “Vote for whistle, it’s a whistle revolution election,”...
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday stated that the budget prioritises infrastructure, citing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance and his ‘4S’ mantra – Scope, Scale, Speed, and Skill. The Chief Minister emphasised focus on new roads, improved re-carpeting, and accelerated development in unauthorised colonies, slums, and villages, ensuring speed and quality. She stated that...
Delhi Police have arrested a 47-year-old man from Karnataka’s Mysuru for allegedly sending over 1,100 hoax threat messages targeting schools, high courts and government offices across the country. Police said Srinivas Louis was apprehended from his rented house on Thursday following a coordinated operation by Delhi Police and local police teams. The arrest came after the Delhi High...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again been ranked the world’s most popular leader, securing a 68% approval rating in the latest global survey conducted by US-based data analytics firm Morning Consult. The survey, carried out between March 2 and 8, shows PM Modi maintaining a significant lead over other global leaders. Switzerland’s President Guy...
The government has reduced the additional excise duty on petrol and diesel, offering relief at a time when fuel prices have been a concern due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia. As per a government order dated Thursday, the excise duty on petrol has been cut to Rs 3 per litre from Rs 13...