PM Modi to visit Malaysia this week as both countries look at bolstering strategic ties
New Delhi/Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay an official visit to Malaysia later this week at the invitation of Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.
The February…
87 killed, 333 injured in unexploded ordnance incidents in Afghanistan over past year
Kabul : At least 87 people were killed and 333 others injured in 193 incidents involving unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan over the past year, the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA) said on Wednesday, the local…
Cyprus FM congratulates EAM Jaishankar on India-US trade deal, India-EU FTA
Washington : Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar in Washington earlier on Wednesday, India time, congratulating him on the India-US trade deal and the recent Free Trade…
US tariff cut to 18 pc big boost for India trade and textile sector: Experts
New Delhi : Experts on Wednesday welcomed the United States’ decision to reduce tariffs on Indian imports and exports to 18 per cent, saying the move will strengthen bilateral trade and provide major relief to the textile industry.…
Sensex, Nifty end flat after 2-day rally
Mumbai : Indian equity markets closed almost flat on Wednesday, snapping a two-day rally, as a sharp fall in information technology (IT) stocks weighed on the benchmark indices.
Investor sentiment turned cautious after fresh concerns…
Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi’ to now hit screens on April 30!
Hyderabad : The makers of director Buchi Babu Sana's eagerly awaited rural action drama 'Peddi', featuring actor Ram Charan in the lead, on Wednesday announced that the explosive action entertainer would now hit screens worldwide on April…
Chris Hemsworth: My self-worth doesn’t rest upon exterior things anymore
Los Angeles : Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth, who has enjoyed huge success in Hollywood, starring in movies such as Star Trek, Snow White and the Huntsman, and the Thor franchise, says that his attitude has changed through the course of his…
ICC T20I Rankings: Kishan gains 32 spots, Saim Ayub becomes No. 1 all-rounder
New Delhi : Indian wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan has jumped 32 positions in the latest ICC Men's T20I batter rankings after an impressive comeback series against New Zealand, where the left-handed player scored 207 runs in just three…
Indian women’s hockey coach Sjoerd Marijne emphasises fitness and team unity as key focuses before…
New Delhi : Indian women’s hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne, who rejoined the women’s program in December 2025 after four years, has emphasized that his primary focus is clear. Looking ahead to key events in the Los Angeles Olympic…
Major Governance Reforms Transform Urban Local Bodies : Sanjeev Arora
Chandigarh : Punjab Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Industries & Commerce, Power, and Investment Promotio Sanjeev Arora, today said that the State Government has rolled out far-reaching administrative, financial, and structural…
CM Mann’s efforts deliver as Hinduja group shows interest in Punjab
Chandigarh : Punjab’s efforts to position itself as a preferred global investment destination gained fresh momentum as the Hinduja Group, one of the world’s leading diversified conglomerates, expressed strong interest in investing in the…
Nangal-Kiratpur Sahib road four-laning project to take off soon : Bains
Chandigarh / Sri Anandpur Sahib : Punjab Education Minister and Sri Anandpur Sahib MLA Harjot Singh Bains on Tuesday announced the issuance of the final notification for the long-awaited four-laning of the Nangal-Kiratpur Sahib road, paving…
Gangstran te Vaar : Punjab police conducts 666 raids; 163 Held with 2 weapons
Chandigarh : As the decisive ‘Gangstran Te Vaar’ campaign launched under the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann enters its 15th day, Punjab Police on Tuesday conducted 666 raids at the at identified and mapped locations linked…
Punjab Public Relations Department Gives PRO ND Sharma a Warm Send-Off
Chandigarh : Information and Public Relations Department, Punjab today bid a warm farewell to Information and Public Relations Officer (IPRO) ND Sharma who retired after an illustrious career spanning nearly three decades. Mr. Sharma’s…
Safe roads must be backed by reponsible road users : Harbhajan ETO
Chandigarh : Punjab Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh ETO on Tuesday said that the creation of safe road infrastructure must go parallel with sustained public awareness on strict compliance with traffic rules. He said road safety…
Harjot Bains orders special audit & investigation into malpractices at Sri Dashmesh Academy
Chandigarh : In a decisive move to uphold transparency and accountability in educational institutions, Punjab's Education Minister and MLA form Sri Anandpur Sahib, Harjot Singh Bains, today directed the Punjab Chief Secretary to conduct a…
Vigilance Bureau nabs Rent Collector and Peon red handed accepting bribe of Rs 18K
Chandigarh : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against the corruption in the state, has apprehended Mohammad Yasin, Rent Collector posted at Punjab Waqf Board office, Garhshankar and Mohammad Talim, Contract based…
Two operatives of cross-border arms smuggling network held with 7 pistols in Amritsar
Chandigarh/Amritsar : Amritsar Commissionerate Police has dismantled an illegal arms smuggling module with the arrest of three operatives and recovered seven sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP)…
CM Saini attends ‘dastaarbandi’ ceremony at Hira Mahal, Nabha
Chandigarh : Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday visited Hira Mahal in Nabha, Punjab, where he attended the ‘dastaarbandi’ (turban-tying ceremony) of Kunwar Abhyuday Pratap Singh of the Nabha royal family. He congratulated the family on…
Approval Granted to open 26 AYUSH Dispensaries in Haryana: Arti Singh
Chandigarh : Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said that AYUSH dispensaries help in building a healthy nation by making India’s traditional health systems safe, affordable and accessible. Keeping this in view, the State Government has…