Moon sighted, India to celebrate Eid on Monday
New Delhi: Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated in the country on Monday as the moon was sighted this evening. Fatehpuri Masjid Imam Mufti Mukarram Ahmad told PTI that the Ruet-e-Hilal Committee of the mosque contacted many places and was informed that the moon was sighted at […]
President Murmu asks people to adopt environmentally conscious lifestyle
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday asked people to adopt a lifestyle that is conscious and sensitive towards the environment and makes it more vibrant. Inaugurating the two-day National Conference on Environment-2025 at Vigyan Bhawan here, she said environmental protection and promotion will be possible only through continuous activism and participation of all. Citing […]
India can’t change fanatical mindset of Pakistan, says Jaishankar in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, speaking in Lok Sabha on Friday, highlighted incidents involving attack on minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh. The minister said New Delhi is tracking “very closely” the treatment of minorities in Pakistan and making its position “well known”, but the country cannot change the “fanatical and bigoted mindset” of […]
India, Sri Lanka set to ink major defence pact during Modi’s trip to Colombo next week
New Delhi: For the first time, India and Sri Lanka are set to sign a major defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the island nation next week, a move that comes amid China’s relentless attempts to increase its military influence over Colombo. The two sides are also likely to firm up […]
At least 144 people killed, 730 injured in Myanmar in powerful quake
Bangkok: A powerful earthquake rocked Myanmar and neighbouring Thailand on Friday, destroying buildings, a bridge and a dam. At least 144 people were killed and 730 injured in Myanmar, where photos and video from two hard-hit cities showed extensive damage. The 7.7 magnitude quake, with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest city, struck at […]
SC junks plea for FIR over cash discovery incident at Delhi HC judge’s official home
New Delhi: Calling it “premature”, the Supreme Court on Friday junked a PIL seeking Delhi Police to register an FIR over the alleged discovery of burnt wads of cash from the official residence of Delhi High Court judge Yashwant Varma. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan said an in-house inquiry was […]
Cash-discovery row: SC collegium confirms transfer of Justice Yashwant Varma
New Delhi: The Supreme Court collegium on Monday confirmed the transfer of Delhi High Court’s Justice Yashwant Varma, facing an enquiry over the alleged discovery of huge cash from his official residence and from whom judicial work was withdrawn, to his parent Allahabad High Court. The transfer recommendation to the Centre was made public in […]
Nation’s true progress is defined by its dedication to uplifting marginalized: Prez Murmu
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday emphasized that compassion, inclusivity and harmony are the cornerstones of the Indian civilization, asserting that a nation’s true progress is defined by its dedication to uplifting the marginalized. Speaking at Purple Fest 2025, a cultural event organized by the Social Justice Ministry at the Rashtrapati Bhawan here with […]
Resolution to Russia-Ukraine conflict will only come when both sides join negotiation table: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will only be resolved when both sides join the negotiation table, asserting that there can never be a resolution on the battlefield. In a podcast with Lex Fridman released on Sunday, Modi clarified that India is not neutral but firmly committed to peace. […]
Blessed to have learnt life’s values from RSS: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that he feels blessed to have learnt life’s values from a “sacred” organisation like the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, lauding it for working since 1925 to inspire people to dedicate themselves to the country. In a podcast with Lex Fridman released on Sunday, Modi said the RSS […]
