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December 4, 2024 1:53 PM December 4, 2024 1:53 PM

Opposition stages walkout in Rajya Sabha demanding MSP law for food grains

Opposition today staged a walkout from the Rajya Sabha demanding the enactment of a law for Minimum Support Prices for food grains. When the House met this morning, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar rejected the adjournment notices given by Opposition members on the issues including MSP, cyclone fengal, Sam...

December 4, 2024 12:56 PM December 4, 2024 12:56 PM

5.3 magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh

A mild earthquake rocked many parts of Telangana this morning around 07.27. A 5.3-magnitude earthquake jolted Telangana's Mulugu district with tremors reported in Hyderabad and parts of Andhra Pradesh, the National Center for Seismology said. The quake struck at 7:27 am, causing panic among resident...

December 4, 2024 12:47 PM December 4, 2024 12:47 PM

Govt’s 2019 revival package transformed BSNL from loss to profit-making entity: Communications Minister

Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that the revival package extended by the Government to BSNL in 2019 has transformed the telecom company from a loss-making entity to a profit-making one. Replying to supplementaries in Lok Sabha today, Mr Scindia said, under the leadership of...

December 4, 2024 12:35 PM December 4, 2024 12:35 PM

India to face Pakistan in Men’s Hockey Junior Asia Cup final

In hockey, India will face Pakistan in the final of the Men's Hockey Junior Asia Cup in Muscat, Oman, this evening. The match is set to begin at 8:30 PM IST. Defending champions India, unbeaten in the tournament, are aiming for their fifth title and a third consecutive victory in this event. ...

December 4, 2024 12:30 PM December 4, 2024 12:30 PM

Railway tracks being continuously upgraded, Kavach system completed, all passengers covered under subsidy: Railways Minister

Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that railway tracks are being continuously upgraded to match the latest technology. Replying to supplementaries in Lok Sabha during Question Hour today, Mr Vaishnaw said that the development of the Automatic Train Protection system 'Kavach' has been co...

December 4, 2024 12:13 PM December 4, 2024 12:13 PM

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu condemns attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal at Golden Temple

Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu has condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal leader Sukhbir Singh Badal at the Golden Temple in Punjab. Speaking to media outside Parliament, Mr Bittu demanded an investigation into the incident saying that once again attempts have been made to disturb peace in ...

December 4, 2024 1:46 PM December 4, 2024 1:46 PM

Israel warns of expanding attacks if truce with Hezbollah collapses

Israel has warned that it would expand its attacks to target Lebanon if the fragile truce with Hezbollah collapses. The warning comes after Hezbollah fired two mortars at a disputed border area on Monday, accusing Israel of violating the truce. In response, Israel launched airstrikes on over 20 site...

December 4, 2024 5:43 PM December 4, 2024 5:43 PM

Maharashtra: CM-Elect Devendra Fadnavis meets Governor to stake claim to form the government

In Maharashtra, BJP leader and Chief Minister-Elect Devendra Fadnavis today met Governor C P Radhakrishnan to officially stake claim to form government in the state. He was accompanied by caretaker Chief Minister and Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde and NCP chief Ajit Pawar. Addressing a press confere...

December 4, 2024 11:56 AM December 4, 2024 11:56 AM

India calls for global financial system reform to support developing nations

India has called for reforms in the global financial system to better support developing nations, emphasising greater representation for the Global South in international financial institutions and increased funding from Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs). Speaking at a UN meeting, India's...

December 4, 2024 12:49 PM December 4, 2024 12:49 PM

Odisha: President Murmu offers prayers at Jagannath Temple in Puri

President Droupadi Murmu visited the 12th Century Sri Jagannath Temple in the holy town of Puri in Odisha this morning. She offered prayers to Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra inside the temple and visited the premises along with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other di...

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