India and Russia held bilateral consultations on Afghanistan today in New Delhi. According to the External Affairs Ministry, Russian Special Presidential Envoy for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov and Joint Secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran Division) in the Ministry of External Affairs JP Singh discussed the current situation in Afghanistan. They emphasized on the need to provide
India’s biggest skill competition, The IndiaSkills 2024, has started today in New Delhi. Over the next four days, more than 900 students from 30 states and Union territories will showcase their skills in 61 different areas, from traditional crafts to the latest technologies. Skill development Secretary Atul Kumar Tiwari, who inaugurated the opening ceremony called
Pollution Control Boards and the concerned agencies have been directed to take urgent steps for adopting dust abatement measures in view of deteriorating air quality in Delhi and NCR. Delhi’s overall Air Quality Index today reached 243 which is in the poor category according to the daily AQI Bulletin from the Central Pollution Control Board.
Senior BJP leader and Union Home Minister Amit Shah today reiterated that Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir PoK is a part of India and said that India has the right over it. In an interview with a news agency, he said, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir is India’s because the entire Kashmir had merged with the Union of India. Speaking on the
In Rajasthan, Fourteen officials of the Hindustan Copper Limited trapped inside a mine in Khetri of Neem Ka Thana were rescued safely this morning. However one official was found dead. 15 people were trapped last night, at a depth of 1,875 feet due to breakage of the mine lift cable. After this, the rescue
The first set of citizenship certificates after notification of Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2024 were issued today. Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla handed over citizenship certificates to 14 applicants in New Delhi. According to the Home Ministry, digitally signed certificates are being issued to many other applicants through email. The Home Secretary congratulated the applicants
The government of Nepal’s policy and programme document for the upcoming fiscal year 2081/82 was tabled at a joint meeting of the federal parliament, with President Ram Chandra Paudel addressing the session yesterday. The economic growth rate of Nepal is projected to reach 7.3 per cent in the next five years. President Paudel highlighted
Jharkhand Rural Development Minister Alamgir Alam was arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) today after six hours of inquiry on the second day under Prevention of Money Laundering Act. Mr Alam has been arrested in the alleged Tender Commission scam after recovery of cash amounting to more than 35 crore rupees. The minister was issued summons
Top leaders are campaigning for their party candidates and alliance for the fifth, sixth and seventh phases of Lok Sabha elections today. Prime Minister and senior BJP leader Narendra Modi today addressed an election rally at Dindori in the Nashik district of Maharashtra. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Modi said that the world has appreciated
In IPL Cricket, match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings is underway at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati. Rajasthan Royals were 85 for 3 in 12 overs, when last reports came in. Earlier, Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to bat. Rajasthan currently hold the second position in the 10-team standings with 16