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September 3, 2024 4:50 PM

Nominations open for Padma Awards 2025

The Ministry of Home Affairs has announced that nominations for the prestigious Padma Awards 2025 are now open. The awards, to be announced on Republic Day 2025, recognize exceptional achievements and distinguished service across various fields. The...

September 3, 2024 5:08 PM

PM Modi’s visit to elevate India-Singapore ties: Indian envoy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Singapore is expected to usher in a new era of bilateral relations, according to Indian High Commissioner to Singapore, Shilpak Ambule. Ambule emphasized the significance of the visit, occurring early...

September 3, 2024 3:10 PM

J-K Polls: Training of polling staff conducted in Udhampur; administration tightens security measures

As Jammu and Kashmir prepares for its upcoming assembly elections, Udhampur district is ramping up efforts to ensure a smooth and secure voting process. The Election Commission conducted training for polling staff at the Government Degree College in ...

September 3, 2024 2:48 PM

Operation Kavach-5: Delhi police cracks down on drug offenders in massive operation

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Delhi Police arrested 74 alleged drug offenders across 325 locations in 15 districts of the national capital. The two-day operation, codenamed "Kavach-5," was conducted on August 31 and September 1 as part of ...

September 3, 2024 10:31 AM

Russian President visits Mongolia, first visit to ICC member state since arrest warrant

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Mongolia on Monday, marking his first visit to an International Criminal Court (ICC) member state since being indicted for war crimes last year. This trip has drawn international attention due to Mongolia'...

September 2, 2024 7:07 PM

Bangladesh: Masud Bin Momen’s contractual appointment as foreign secretary cancelled

The Interim Government of Bangladesh cancelled the contractual appointment of Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen.The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette notification in this regard on Monday. His contractual appointment was scheduled to e...

September 2, 2024 5:31 PM

Maritime security to feature in talks with Singapore, says MEA ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Singapore, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that discussions on maritime security will be a key agenda item during the talks with Singaporean leadership. "On maritime security ...

September 2, 2024 5:36 PM

Cabinet approves one more semiconductor unit in Gujarat, India’s fifth

In a bid to develop a vibrant semiconductor ecosystem, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a proposal by Kaynes Semicon Pvt Ltd to set up a new semiconductor unit in Sanand, Gujarat. The proposed unit will be estab...

September 2, 2024 12:37 PM

President Murmu, PM Modi congratulate Preeti Pal, Nishad Kumar for winning medals at Paris Paralympics

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian para-sprinter Preeti Pal and para-athlete Nishad Kumar for their impressive performances at the ongoing 2024 Paris Paralympics. Nishad Kumar secured a silver medal in the Men’s High Jump T47 event, whi...

September 2, 2024 12:23 PM

AIMIM Chief calls for nationwide protest against Waqf Ammendment Bill

Asaduddin Owaisi, president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has called for a nationwide protest against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, criticizing it as unconstitutional. At a protest gathering in Telangana on Monday, Owaisi...

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