NEW DELHI, FEB 13: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the goals of the Union Budget 2025-26 is to accelerate growth, secure inclusive development, and invigorate private sector investments. Replying to a discussion on the general Budget in Rajya Sabha, the minister also said the Budget was prepared during a challenging time, with serious […]Continue Reading
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WASHINGTON, FEB13 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tulsi Gabbard, US Director of National Intelligence, and discussed various aspects of ties between the two countries with focus on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism and emerging threats. Modi also congratulated Hindu-American Gabbard on her confirmation as the nation’s top intelligence Continue Reading
PRAYAGRAJ, FEB 12 : Amid elaborate arrangements, over 73 lakh people took a dip at the Sangam till 6 am on Wednesday on the occasion of Maghi Purnima during the Maha Kumbh mela here. The sacred bath began early Wednesday and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been monitoring the event from Lucknow. With the Maghi […]Continue Reading
NEW DELHI, FEB 11 : The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought the Election Commission of India’s response on the pleas seeking verification of the burnt memory and symbol loading units in EVMs in compliance of its judgement. A special bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Dipankar Datta asked the poll panel to refrain […]Continue Reading
NEW DELHI, FEB 10 : Popular YouTuber and podcaster Ranveer Allahbadia (also known by his internet moniker ‘BeerBiceps’) finds himself in a centre of a storm after he made a “filthy” joke during comedian Samay Raina’s show India’s Got Latent. The Assam Police on Monday filed a case against Ranveer, among other influencers, for allegedly […]Continue Reading
LUCKNOW, FEB 10 : Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni relinquished her title of Mahamandaleshwar following controversy and internal conflicts. Previously, seers criticised the anointment of Kulkarni as Mahamandaleshwar of Kinnar Akhara, a subsidiary of Juna Akhara, referring to her past in the film industry. The Akhara had expelled Kulkarni and her mentor Dr Laxmi Continue Reading
NEW DELHI,FEB 10 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently interacting with students, teachers, and parents in the eighth edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha (PPC 2025). The event features notable personalities, including spiritual leader Sadhguru, actors Deepika Padukone and Vikrant Massey, Olympic champion Mary Kom, and Paralympic gold medallist Avani Lekhara, who will Continue Reading
MAHAKUMBH NAGAR, FEB 10: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday visited the Maha Kumbh Mela and took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam. She will also offer prayers at the Akshayavat and Bade Hanuman Temple, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath accompanying her. Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Adityanath earlier received the President on her […]Continue Reading
GUWAHATI, FEB 9 : Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday, shortly after returning from New Delhi, where he had met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Singh’s resignation comes amid growing dissent within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Manipur, with several legislators demanding a change […]Continue Reading
New Delhi, Feb.9: President Droupadi Murmu will visit the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj on Monday and take a holy dip at the Sangam, her office said. Maha Kumbh, which began on Paush Purnima (January 13), is the world’s largest spiritual and cultural gathering, attracting devotees from across the globe. It will continue until Mahashivratri […]Continue Reading
