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India announces state mourning on Saturday following demise of UAE president
May 13, 2022 23:03 IST
According to a communication issued by the Union Home Ministry to all states and union territories on Friday, as a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the Government of India has decided that there will be one day's state mourning on May 14 throughout the country.
Rajnath Singh to launch two indigenously built frontline warships on May 17
May 13, 2022 21:45 IST
A statement from the Indian Navy said the nation would witness a landmark event in the history of indigenous warship building when Surat, a Project 15B destroyer, and Udaygiri, a Project 17A frigate, would be launched.
Panama Papers: ED seizes Rs 88 lakh belonging to businessman who invested Rs 31 cr in BVISubscriber Only
May 13, 2022 16:52 IST
Last week, the agency carried out raids at four premises in Bhopal and Goa as part of a money laundering case registered against Sanjay Vijay Shinde.
IAF test-fires extended-range BrahMos from Sukhoi-30 fighter
May 13, 2022 02:19 IST
BrahMos is an indigenously manufactured supersonic cruise missile, jointly developed with Russia. The range of BrahMos was earlier around 290 km, which, with the new version, has reached around 350 km.
NFHS data says Chandigarh has highest number of rich people in India: Find out where your state standsSubscriber Only
May 12, 2022 19:18 IST
NFHS 5 has further found that Jains are the richest amongst the religious communities in India, with over 80% of its population falling in the highest wealth quintile and only 1.6% falling in the lowest.
Prashant Kishor is guest at Express e-Adda today
May 10, 2022 18:41 IST
Prashant Kishor, the election strategist who has crafted the electoral victories of leaders of all political hues and ideologies, is the chief guest at Express e-Adda on Tuesday.
Govt will take into account views of stakeholders while re-examining sedition law: Rijiju
May 9, 2022 21:07 IST
He also said that since the prime minister has given a direction to remove all obsolete and colonial laws, close to 1,500 legislations have been repealed.
ASI’s excavation at Harappan site of Rakhigarhi reveals drainage system, copper and gold jewellerySubscriber Only
May 9, 2022 03:30 IST
The digging, which has been going on at three of the seven mounds, has also revealed pieces of copper and gold jewellery, terracotta toys, besides thousands of earthen pots and seals.
‘Enhance capability through optimum use of technology’: Rajnath Singh tells BRO
May 7, 2022 19:41 IST
Describing the development of border areas as a major part of the government’s comprehensive defence strategy, as it would enhance the country’s security apparatus, he said that people's participation is a significant part of the defence strategy.
Supreme Court gets 2 new judges, set to regain full strength of 34
May 7, 2022 18:58 IST
The Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India NV Ramana had recommended their names for appointment on May 5. The other members of the Collegium are Justices UU Lalit, AM Khanwilkar, DY Chandrachud and L Nageswara Rao.
Employed women more likely to use modern contraception: National Family Health Survey report
May 6, 2022 16:54 IST
Findings show that contraceptive usage increases in communities, regions that have seen more socio-economic progress.
Validity of models, methodology of data collection questionable: India on WHO Covid deaths report
May 5, 2022 19:54 IST
According to the report, there were 4.7 million Covid deaths in India -- 10 times the official figures and almost a third of Covid deaths globally.
Before Modi meets Macron, French opt out of India project for submarinesSubscriber Only
May 4, 2022 07:18 IST
The group, one of the five shortlisted international players for the Rs 43,000-crore project, said it cannot meet conditions of the Request for Proposal (RFP) and will, therefore, not continue with its bid.
Curfew in Khargone on Eid as town struggles to move onSubscriber Only
May 3, 2022 07:34 IST
Various parts of Khargone have been under curfew since April 10, when communal violence broke out during Ram Navami procession.
Railways spent Rs 150 crore to repair over 2,000 damaged wagons for coal movementSubscriber Only
May 3, 2022 07:45 IST
According to railway ministry data around 9,982 such wagons were listed as damaged in January, which reduced to 7,803 by May 2, with the Railways managing to repair 2,179 wagons in time for the coal demand to peak in the country.
In Bengal’s lone CPM-led civic body, lessons in practical politicsSubscriber Only
May 31, 2022 14:57 IST
In the civic body elections held in February, the ruling TMC had registered a landslide victory, winning 106 of 108 municipalities across the state. The CPI(M) won just one —Taherpur — while the fledgling Humro Party won Darjeeling.
SpiceJet scare: DGCA to probe, inspect fleet; crew taken off dutySubscriber Only
May 3, 2022 01:07 IST
Pending the probe’s findings, the regulator de-rostered the Gurgaon-based airline’s cabin and cockpit crew who were on that flight.
Centre seeks more time from SC to respond to petitions challenging constitutional validity of sedition law
May 3, 2022 01:58 IST
In an application filed before the court, the Centre said that while the draft of the affidavit is ready, it is still awaiting confirmation from the competent authority.
Group of former judges, retired civil servants defend Modi govt
May 1, 2022 04:22 IST
Calling itself 'Concerned Citizens', the group said it does not believe the open letter to Modi by the Constitutional Conduct Group (CCG) -- the name of the association of former bureaucrats -- had "sincere motivations".
Sikh community India’s strong link with outside world: Modi
April 29, 2022 22:00 IST
Modi has initiated a series of efforts to reach out to the Sikh community especially those in Punjab, following widespread anger against the central government over the contentious farm laws, now withdrawn.
Discussed with govt use of sedition & anti-terrorism laws, J-K situation: EU representative
April 30, 2022 11:06 IST
EU special representative for human rights Eamon Gilmore said that in his meeting with members of the National Human Rights Commission, the panel's role in relation to FCRA, detentions, bail, sedition and anti-terrorism laws, UAPA, minorities and individual cases, was discussed.
Anti-ship version of BrahMos missile successfully test-fired
April 28, 2022 22:49 IST
BrahMos Aerospace, an India-Russian joint venture, produces supersonic cruise missiles that can be launched from submarines, ships, aircraft, or land platforms.
Sanctions can have unintended consequences in interconnected world: Sitharaman
April 27, 2022 20:38 IST
Economic sanctions imposed on Russia by the US and European Union following the invasion of Ukraine in February this year have led to a fall in bilateral trade with Moscow.
NDMA notifies guidelines for Covid-19 death compensation
April 28, 2022 01:58 IST
All Covid-19 deaths that have occurred before March 20, 2022 are eligible to apply for compensation and these claims will have to be processed and disbursal of compensation made within 30 days of the claims being received, it said.
16 YouTube channels blocked for spreading ‘hate, fake news’
April 26, 2022 01:59 IST
The ministry said the content published by some of the blocked India-based YouTube channels referred to the members of a particular community as terrorists and incited hatred among various religious communities.
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