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General Manoj Pande on Saturday took charge as India’s new Chief of Army Staff, but military veterans and sources in the defence establishment expressed disappointment that the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) continues to remain vacant. Pande succeeds General M.M. Naravane, whom many had expected to be appointed the new CDS as soon […]
A number of retired judges, civil servants and military veterans questioned a recent open letter by a group of former bureaucrats on the “frenzy of hate” against minorities. Labelling itself “concerned citizens,” the group, said it does not subscribe to the open letter sent earlier by another set of retired civil servants under the aegis, […]
Jacqueline, a Bollywood star was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate due to her personal relationship with Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Sukesh Chandrasekhar is pursued by the law enforcement agencies in India in connection with the Rs 200 crore extortion case. Jacqueline Fernandez is as global a woman as it gets. Born in 1985, in Bahrain to a […]
A joint conference of chief ministers and Chief Justices of High Courts, was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi Saturday morning in Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, CJI N.V. Ramana noted that deliberate inaction by governments despite judicial pronouncements is not good for the health of democracy. “Constitution provides separation of power among three organs and […]
As India witnesses a record heatwave across the country with temperatures averaging 43+°C, power cuts outages in most states have only compounded the distress. Powers plants across the country are struggling to keep up with the rising demand of electricity as they struggle with an acute coal shortage. The current crisis is due to the […]
Pockets of Patiala in Punjab witnessed violence and tension after two groups clashed, Friday afternoon. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann called the incident unfortunate and vowed his government will not let anyone create disturbance in the state. Clashes broke out after the procession held by the group which identifies itself as Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) came […]
The new project introduced by India’s business tycoon, Nandan Niketan, is ready to restructure the retail system of India with ONDC, which would provide the customers with hyperlocal options, faster delivery, and better choice. The simple Kirana shops continue to be the backbone of the Indian retail system. Today, online shopping apps promise delivery for […]
After long drawn-out negotiations that lasted for months and desperate attempts to get master strategist Prashant Kishor on board, the Congress high command has fallen into its own trap — Trying to Have The Cake and Eat It Too. For long Prashant Kishor was pumped up as a veritable panacea to all ills facing the […]
The LIC Board is meeting today to give the final shape to the issues relating to the upcoming IPO. The largest-ever IPO in the country is going to be launched on May 4th. Board is expected to approve the dates and finalise the exact reservation portion for policyholders and its employees in today’s meeting. It […]
• Time For Some Disciplinary Actions? The disciplinary action committee of the Indian National Congress will be meeting at the Party’s New Delhi war room on April 26 to discuss the violations of party lines made by the Senior leaders from Punjab and Kerala, Sunil Jhakhar and KV Thomas respectively. On April 11, the Congress […]
While the drumbeats for the Gujarat battle have started sounding on the horizon, Congress is in the news for once in several years for it’s preparedness. The Grand old party has always viewed such exercise with disdain but as Dylan sings : ‘The Times They Are A-Changin’” With Sonia Gandhi in active mode, Congress seem […]
The Politician couple , independent MP Navneet Rana and her independent MLA husband Ravi Rana are in the eye of a storm. Both were arrested from their Khar home after announcing to chant of Hanuman Chalisa outside Matoshree’ in Mumbai, residence of Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray’s and a quasi sacred place for Shiv sainiks. […]
During his monthly radio program ‘Mann ki Baat,’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi quizzed the audience about various museums across the country while encouraging them to visit them to learn more about Indian history, on April 24, 2022. During his address, in an appeal to the people, the Prime Minister asked them to answer the Museum […]
New Delhi, April 24- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today tested the knowledge of listeners on museums across the country. On the 88th episode of his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann ki Baat’, Modi urged listeners to visit such galleries to enhance their understanding of the Indian heritage. He exhorted people to send their answers on NaMo App or post them on social […]
Senior BJP MP from Gujarat, Mansukh Vasava has written an explosive letter to the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman alleging scam in State Bank of India Ahmedabad Circle recruitment. The Memeber of Parliament has pointed out that the recruitment for 660 clerical ( Junior associates) posts in State Bnak of India stipulated the knowledge of local […]
People’s right activist groups, the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) and Anhad (Act Now for Harmony and Democracy) have demanded immediate release of Gujarat Jignesh Mevani. Mevani, a first time MLA from Gujarat’s Vadnangar constituency has been arrested from Palanpur Ciruit House, Gujarat by Assam Police just prior to midnight on 20 April 2022 […]
Electric vehicle manufacturers by Tata Motors, Perfect Metal Industries (PMI) and Revolt Motors demonstrated their products o Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Army Chief MM Naravane and other senior officers in New Delhi yesterday. The demonstration had as goal bringing to the notice of the top brass in the defence establishment, the enhancement in technology and […]
It would be a great injustice to Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, whose 131st birth anniversary was celebrated recently, only as a Dalit leader. We often forget that he also worked tirelessly for women’s rights, believing firmly that the political, economic and social upliftment of society could only be improved if men and women both have equal […]
Rajiv Kumar, the vice-chairman of NITI Aayog, resigned from his post yesterday. He will be replaced by Suman Bery. Rajiv Kumar occupied the coveted post in the important policy tink tank since 2017. He will be replaced by Suman Bery. The reason for Rajiv Kumar’s resignation is not known. Rajiv Kumar had joined vice-chairman of […]
Urja Pravaha, an auxiliary barge of the Indian Coast Guard, was inducted into service recently in Bharuch, Gujarat. Coast Guard District Headquarters-4 (Kerala & Mahe) will be in charge of this ship that arrived in Kochi Friday, as well as the auxiliary barge Urja Shrota, which had been based in Kochi since 2017. By expanding […]
