SC to hear plea against delimitation commission for redrawing constituencies in J&K on Nov 29
New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will hear on November 29 a plea challenging the government’s decision to constitute a delimitation commission for redrawing the Legislative Assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on the ground that it violated constitutional provisions. A bench of Justices S […]
Govt says masks no more compulsory during air travel
New Delhi: The civil aviation ministry on Wednesday said the use of masks is not compulsory during air travel but passengers should preferably use them amid the declining number of coronavirus cases. Till now, the use of masks or face covers while travelling on flights was mandatory. In a communication to the scheduled airlines, the […]
‘Data for development’ will be integral part of overall theme of India’s G-20 Presidency: PM Modi
Bali: The digital transformation should not be confined to a small part of the human race and its greater benefits will be realised only when digital access becomes truly inclusive, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the G-20 summit on Wednesday. Modi said India’s experience in the past few years has shown that if digital […]
Gifts from Gujarat, Himachal PM Modi’s choice of presents to world leaders at G-20 summit
New Delhi: Artworks and traditional items representing the rich heritage of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh were Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s choice of presents to world leaders during the G-20 summit in Bali. Officials said Modi presented US President Joe Biden with Kangra miniature paintings, which portray ‘Shringar Rasa’, and his UK counterpart Rishi Sunak with […]
2023 G20 summit will be milked by ‘world’s greatest event manager’ for LS polls: Cong
New Delhi: As India was handed over the presidency of the G20, the Congress on Wednesday alleged that the grouping’s summit in 2023 will be milked by “the world’s greatest event manager” for the Lok Sabha elections, an apparent jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India was handed over the presidency of the influential bloc […]
Central agencies quick to act against Oppn but not against BJP: Mamata
Jhargram (WB): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday alleged that the central agencies are prompt in taking action against Opposition leaders but refrain from doing so when those from the BJP are involved in corruption. Her comments were in an apparent reference to BJP national vice president Dilip Ghosh, whose flat deed was […]
G20 declaration reflects differences among members over Russia-Ukraine conflict
Bali: The G20 members on Wednesday agreed that it was essential to uphold international law and multilateral system that safeguards peace and stability, but the differences among them were evident over the Russia-Ukraine conflict. A joint declaration issued at the end of the two-day G20 summit here acknowledged the differences over the Russia-Ukraine conflict, saying […]
BASIC countries call out rich nations’ ‘double standards’ at UN climate summit
New Delhi: The BASIC group, comprising India, China, Brazil and South Africa, has called out rich nations’ “double standards” at the UN climate summit in Egypt, saying they have backtracked on their commitment to provide finance to developing countries to fight climate change and have increased consumption and production of fossil fuels instead. “BASIC countries […]
India’s G-20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious and action-oriented: PM Modi
Bali: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India’s G-20 presidency will be inclusive, ambitious, decisive, and action-oriented, noting that the country is taking the charge at a time when the world is grappling with geopolitical tensions, economic slowdown and rising food and energy prices. India was handed over the presidency of the influential bloc […]
Indonesia hands over G20 presidency to India as Bali Summit ends
Bali: Indonesia on Wednesday handed over the G20 presidency to India for the coming year at the Bali summit here with Prime Minister Narendra Modi terming it a matter of pride for every Indian citizen. At a brief ceremony, Indonesian President Joko Widodo handed over the G20 presidency to Prime Minister Modi at the conclusion […]
