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November 29, 2024 3:08 PM

French Minister Sophie Primas Arrives in Puducherry for 3-Day India Visit

French Minister for Foreign Trade and French Nationals Abroad, Sophie Primas, arrived in Puducherry on Friday as part of her three-day visit to India. During her visit, Ms. Sophie Primas met Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan at the Raj Bhavan. She was accompanied by French Ambassa...

November 29, 2024 2:44 PM

Punjab Transport Minister Laljit Bhullar launches aggressive campaign to reduce road accident fatalities

In Punjab, as a significant move to reduce fatal road accidents, State Transport Minister Laljit Singh Bhullar has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to enhance road safety across the state and has stressed for zero-tolerance approach to traffic violations. To strengthen the road saf...

November 29, 2024 2:37 PM

Statement of Intent on Cooperation on Design & Development of Electric Propulsion Systems for Indian Navy signed with UK

Defence Ministries of India and UK signed a Statement of Intent, SoI on Cooperation on Design and Development of Electric Propulsion Systems for the Indian Navy in Portsmouth on Thursday. The signing was part of the third Joint Working Group Meeting of Electric Propulsion Capability Partnership, sym...

November 29, 2024 2:09 PM

Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar accuses opposition of avoiding debate as parliament sessions adjourn amid protests

On adjournment of both Houses of Parliament amid protest, Union Minister Krishan Pal Gurjar has accused the opposition of running away from discussion and debate in the Parliament. Talking to media outside Parliament, Mr Gurjar said, it is unfortunate that valuable one week time of the Parliament ha...

November 29, 2024 2:06 PM

Union Minister Prof. S P Singh Baghel questions opposition over parliamentary disruptions on Sambhal Violence

Union Minister Prof. S P Singh Baghel today questioned opposition for disruption in Parliament on various issues including on violence in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Talking to media outside Parliament, he said the survey team had reached the mosque site as per court orders but miscreants attacked them ...

November 29, 2024 2:04 PM

Asthalakshmi Mahotsav to Bridge Cultural and Economic Gaps Between Northeast India and the Rest of the Nation: DoNER Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia

Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia today said that the upcoming inaugural Asthalakshmi Mahotsav will bridge the cultural and economic gap between Northeast India and the rest of the nation. The Asthalakshmi Mahotsav will be held from 6th to 8th December at Bha...

November 29, 2024 1:59 PM

Government has taken serious note on reports of incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh: EAM Dr S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said that the government has taken a serious note on reports of incidents of violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha today, the Minister said, homes and business establishments have been ransacked and there have been at...

November 29, 2024 1:54 PM

SC asks Sambhal court to Halt suit against Shahi Jama Masjid until HC decision

The Supreme Court today asked the Sambhal Trial Court not to proceed in the suit against the Shahi Jama Masjid at Chandausi, till the petition filed by the Masjid Committee against the survey order is listed in the Allahabad High Court. The Court also directed that the report of the Advoc...

November 29, 2024 1:50 PM

AAP MPs protest outside parliament over rising crime in Delhi

Aam Aadmi Party MPs today protested outside Parliament alleging a rise in crime in Delhi. Talking to media, party leader Sanjay Singh said the Central Government should take steps to stop crime in the city. On the other hand Congress MPs from Punjab also protested in the Parliament Comple...

November 29, 2024 1:48 PM

PM Modi expresses sorrow over the demise of Mangal Munda

Prime Minister Narendrs Modi has expressed sadness at the demise of Mangal Munda, a descendant of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. In his message, Mr Modi described Mangal Munda's demise as an irreparable loss, not only to his family but also to the the tribal community of Jharkhand. ...