In Haryana, a BJP candidate from Ambala Loksabha constituency Ms Banto Kataria wife of former Union Minister Late Rattan Lal Kataria today filed her nomination papers at Ambala. She filed her nomination papers in the presence of Union Cabinet Minister and Senior BJP leader Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Ambala City
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor today assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Training Command. He was commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on the 06th of December 1986. A Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader, he has more than 34 hundred hours of flying experience. In recognition of his meritorious
In Jammu and Kashmir, the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH44) was today reopened for light motor vehicles (LMVs) after remaining closed for the past two days following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains in Ramban district. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that heavy motor vehicles are not allowed to ply on the highway for the time being
The Centre has increased the children’s education allowance and hostel subsidy for its employees. This change comes after the dearness allowance reached 50 per cent in January this year. The latest order from the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Training follows a 2018 directive, saying that the allowance and subsidy will increase by 25
Heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue in West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha and Bihar till tomorrow. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said that similar conditions will also prevail in the south Peninsular India till Friday. Heat wave conditions are likely over Maharashtra, Rayalaseema, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh during the next five
In Ladakh, in a remarkable display of bravery and dedication, Ladakh Police successfully rescued two foreign tourists who were stranded on the treacherous Nabtakla cliff. The tourists, identified as Sullivan Deirdre from Ireland and Van Der Weijden from the Netherlands, found themselves in distress at an altitude of about 10,300 feet due to the slippery
Key US stocks ended lower yesterday as investors assessed economic indicators revealing increased labour expenses and declining consumer sentiment, coinciding with a pivotal Federal Reserve policy meeting focused on interest rate direction. The S&P 500 lost 1.56 per cent, Nasdaq Composite declined two per cent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.47 per cent.
Crude Oil slipped more than one per cent today, losing ground for a third straight session on hopes of a ceasefire agreement in the West Asia. The Brent Crude oil futures was down by 1.25 per cent to trade at 85 dollar and 25 cents, whereas Western Texas Intermediate was lower by 1.38 per
In Sri Lanka, International Labour Day is being observed today with a focus this year on ensuring safety and health at work amidst a changing climate. Rallies and demonstrations are being held to commemorate May Day, in solidarity with the international labour community across the island. In Colombo alone, 14 May Day parades and rallies
In Uttar Pradesh, many high profile candidates are filing their nominations today and star campaigners will accompany them. Senior BJP leader, former Union Minister and Party candidate from Sultanpur Menka Gandhi, BJP candidate from Basti constituency Harish Dwivedi, Jagdambika Pal from Dumariaganj, BJP candidate and film star Dinesh Lal Yadav Nirahua from Azamgarh, senior