Five new ministers likely to take oath in Uttarakhand cabinet expansion today in Dehradun
Dehradun : The long-anticipated expansion of the Uttarakhand cabinet led by Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is set to take place on Friday at Lok Bhavan in Dehradun. The swearing-in ceremony will be held in the presence of the Chief…
Ramadan special prayers held at Ayesha Mahal in Coimbatore
Coimbatore : Ramadan special prayers were held at Ayesha Mahal in the Kuniyamuthur area under the coordination of the JAK organisation. The prayers began following the observance of Ramadan and saw participation from a large number of…
Gig workers meet with Delhi CM ahead of budget; demand job security, gender specific policies
New Delhi : Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta held a consultation with gig workers and Shramiks to gather their recommendations for the upcoming state budget. The meeting focused on addressing systemic challenges, including the demand for…
PM Modi condemns strikes on Qatar energy infrastructure during talks with Amir Al Thani”
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condemned recent strikes on energy infrastructure in Qatar by Iran, while expressing India's solidarity with the Gulf nation amid ongoing regional tensions.
During a telephonic…
PM Modi discusses popularising Indian culture with IGNCA trustees
New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met with the trustees of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) and discussed popularising India's diverse culture as part of its 39th Foundation Day celebrations.
In…
Delhi air quality improves to 123 after rain, AQI in “moderate” category
New Delhi : Residents in the city woke up on Friday to cloudy skies, strong winds, and a cold morning after the rain fell in many parts of the national capital. The Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded 123, placing it in the "moderate"…
Israel working to gradually reopen schools, says PM Netanyahu
Tel Aviv : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday lauded the resilience of the citizens amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and said that work is underway to gradually reopen schools with "responsibility and sound…
Japan PM flags global security concerns, backs US President Trump’s role in peace efforts
Washington DC : Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday (local time) raised concerns over the deteriorating global security environment and underscored the need for coordinated international efforts to address conflicts in the…
“France-India partnership strong, consistent and trusted”: Jawed Ashraf on French honour
New Delhi : The Ambassador of France to India, HE Thierry Mathou, conferred the insignia of "Commandeur de la Legion d'Honneur" (Commander of the Legion of Honour) on Ambassador Jawed Ashraf during a special ceremony at the Embassy of…
Iran claims ‘world’s first’ hit on US’ fifth-generation F-35 lightning 2; US…
Tehran : Iran on Thursday claimed to have become the first nation in the world to strike an US F-35 Lightning 2, one of the most valuable US aircraft and the backbone of the US's fifth-generation warfighting capabilities.
Over 19 countries…
Two shooters involved in Chandigarh sector 9 murder case held after brief exchange of fire in…
Chandigarh : Punjab Police’s Anti Gangster Task Force (AGTF), in a joint operation with Special Task Force, Haryana (Karnal Unit) on Thursday arrested two shooters involved in Chandigarh Sector 9 murder case after a brief exchange of firing…
100 new MBBS seats, 300-bed hospital to strengthen Punjab’s health infrastructure: Dr Balbir Singh
Chandigarh : In a major push to fulfil CM Bhagwant Singh Mann’s vision of transforming healthcare and medical education in the state, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday announced the establishment of a new…
All guarantees being fulfilled without discrimination, free healthcare up to ₹10 lakh & 600…
Chandigarh/Kathgarh (SBS Nagar) : Asserting that all guarantees are being fulfilled without discrimination, Punjab Water Resources and Soil and Water Conservation Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal said the Bhagwant Mann-led government is…
₹7,597Cr sanctioned for 32,823 AIF projects; ₹7,132Cr disbursed to beneficiaries: Bhagat
Chandigarh : Punjab has emerged as the top-performing state in the country in agricultural infrastructure development under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann.
Addressing the State-Level Agriculture Infrastructure Fund…
Vigilance Bureau nabs Inspector red handed accepting bribe of Rs 18,000
Chandigarh : The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing drive against corruption in the state, has apprehended Warehouse Inspector Naresh Kumar Goyal posted at Warehouse Jaito Mandi district Faridkot, red-handed while accepting a…
Govt and administration vigilant regarding domestic LPG in the State: Rajesh Nagar
Chandigarh : Haryana Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Minister, Rajesh Nagar said that the government and administration are vigilant regarding domestic LPG in the state. He said that citizens are not being allowed to face any…
Haryana Govt transfers 23 IAS officers with immediate effect
Chandigarh : Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said that the state government is working extensively for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases. She informed that the national…
Haryana Govt intensifies efforts against non-communicable diseases: Arti Singh
Chandigarh : Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao said that the state government is working extensively for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases. She informed that the national…
Haryana Metro gains momentum, Rapid Metro posts operating surplus; ridership up 13.55%
Chandigarh : Haryana’s urban transit system continues to witness strong growth, with metro ridership registering a robust 13.55% increase in 2025–26, reflecting rising commuter confidence and a clear shift towards public transport.The…
Successful Conduct of Mobilization Drill by 14th Battalion NDRF in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla : 14th Bn NDRF successfully conducted comprehensive and well-coordinated mobilization drill on 19 March 2026 across various districts of Himachal Pradesh. The primary objective of this exercise was to strengthen rapid response…