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Lucknow : Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav questioned the action being taken by the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and the Fire Department following the recent fire incident in Lucknow's Aliganj area, which claimed 15 lives.…

New Delhi : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday termed the Emergency imposed on June 25, 1975, as the "darkest chapter" in the history of Indian democracy, saying that it dealt a severe blow to democratic institutions and…

New Delhi : The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has imposed a one lakh rupee fine and a show cause notice for termination of the license of the food vendor after a passenger alleged a fly was found in his meal served…

Raipur : Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Wednesday met Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah at Kartavya Bhavan in New Delhi and urged the Centre to establish an All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in the state,…

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd PRAGATI meeting, during which infrastructure works worth over Rs. 30,000 crore were reviewed. In a post on X, he said that ongoing development projects would provide fresh momentum…

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed deep sorrow over the devastation caused by the severe earthquakes that struck Venezuela's capital, Caracas, and extended condolences to the bereaved families. In a post on X, PM…

New Delhi : India has lauded Slovenia's support in the fight against terrorism, with Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George thanking the European nation for condemning the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack and backing…

New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday recalled the Emergency period of 1975, saying it tested the resilience of India's democracy. In a post on X, Jaishankar lauded those who stood in defence of constitutional…

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met NSAs and senior security officials from BRICS nations on Tuesday, highlighting the group's rising role in tackling today's global security challenges. The meeting came after the 16th BRICS…

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended his congratulations to his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali for the landslide victory in the nation's parliamentary polls. Expressing his felicitations on social media…

New Delhi : Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over his reported remarks on student protests against the NEET paper leak issue, accusing the Centre of…

New Delhi : National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday, highlighted the importance of stable and constructive bilateral relations so as to bring about deeper trust and…

New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday paid solemn tributes to the victims of the tragic Air India Flight 182 'Kanishka' bombing on its 41st anniversary and reaffirmed India's commitment to combating terrorism in all…

New Delhi : As India and the United States enter the final stages of the trade agreement talks, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday slammed the Centre for a fall trade surplus with the US and a rise in trade deficit with…

Mumbai : Amidst the recent downpour in Mumbai, which led to heavy waterlogging across the city, Shiv Sena (UBT) MLA Aaditya Thackeray on Wednesday termed the situation a "reminder" for the government to focus on governance rather than…

Srinagar : A large number of Shia Muslims gathered on the streets of Srinagar on Wednesday to participate in the 8th Muharram procession. This event, marked by solemnity, saw participants paying respects to the martyrdom of Imam Hussain,…

New Delhi : The Delhi Government has taken a significant step towards safeguarding the health of workers and their families in the national capital, an official release said. At a Cabinet meeting chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta…

Mumbai : Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut on Wednesday called for a "fight against traitors of Maharashtra" after six party MPs switched to the Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena. Sharing a picture of himself holding a gun,…

New Delhi : Under the direct instructions of Delhi Power Minister Ashish Sood, a major crackdown on electricity theft has been launched across the national capital. The initiative has already delivered a significant turnaround in Kamruddin…

New Delhi : Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, who has been lodged in a London prison since 2019, has suffered a major legal setback after the London Circuit Commercial Court ordered him to pay more than USD 10.7 million (over ₹100 crore) to…