Existence of destructive, terror forces not permanent: PM Modi
Somnath: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that destructive forces and people who follow the ideology of creating empires through terror can dominate for some time, but their existence is not permanent as they cannot suppress humanity forever. He also said it was Indian people’s spiritual bent of mind that kept the country united […]
Must plan to give a govt which believes in principles of Constitution: Sonia Gandhi
Holds virtual meeting with leaders of 19 opposition parties
New Delhi: Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday urged opposition party leaders to work together and plan systemically for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, saying the goal is to give the country a government that believes in the principles of the Constitution. Addressing a virtual meeting of various opposition parties, she said this is a […]
Those who believe in democracy, secularism must come together: Pawar
Mumbai: Those who believe in democracy and secularism must come together and draw up a “time-bound action program”, NCP supremo Sharad Pawar said after taking part in a virtual meeting of opposition leaders convened by Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Friday. He appreciated the initiative to organize a meeting of like-minded parties in view of […]
PM Modi recalls sacrifice of Imam Hussain on Muharram
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain on Muharram and also his courage and commitment to justice. Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Hussain and his family on Muharram. In a tweet, Modi said, “We remember the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and recall his courage as […]
India’s national security challenges becoming complex: Rajnath
New Delhi: India’s national security challenges are becoming “complex” in view of rapidly changing geopolitical scenario globally and there is a need to create a capable and self-reliant defense industry besides a strong and modern military, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Singh’s comments came amid growing concerns in India and elsewhere over the […]
India should be “open-minded” about dealing with the Taliban: Yashwant Sinha
New Delhi: Former external affairs minister Yashwant Sinha on Thursday said India should be “open-minded” about dealing with the Taliban and suggested that it should open its embassy in Kabul and send back the ambassador. Noting that the people of Afghanistan have great love for India while Pakistan is not popular among them, Sinha told […]
President Kovind undergoes cataract surgery at Army hospital
New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday underwent a cataract surgery at the Army hospital here, a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said. The surgery was successful and he has been discharged from the hospital, it said. Kovind aged 75 to over as the 14th president of India on July 25, 2017. “The President of India, […]
SC allows women to appear in NDA examination, asks UPSC to issue notification
New Delhi: In a major step towards gender equality, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed eligible women to take the examination for admission to National Defence Academy (NDA) scheduled to be held on September 5. The top court, however, said that the result of the examination would be subject to final adjudication of the petition. […]
Ayushman Bharat ensures both poor, well-off get same treatment at same place: Mandaviya
New Delhi: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Wednesday said the Ayushman Bharat scheme has enabled poor people to afford treatment at the same hospital like the well-off. Chairing an event Arogya Dhara-2.0 to mark the completion of 2 crore treatments under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), he also launched key initiatives […]
Congress slams govt over hike in prices of LPG cylinders
New Delhi: The Congress on Wednesday hit out at the government over the hike in prices of LPG cylinders, accusing it of being insensitive and distorting the budget of every household. The party also displayed empty LPG cylinders and ‘chulhas’ at a press conference here to highlight the issue of steep LPG prices. Congress spokesperson […]
