Chandigarh
BJP Punjab President Sunil Jakhar on Friday said that a breath alcohol analyser test should be conducted before any floor test in the Punjab Assembly, calling it his primary demand amid ongoing political tensions.
The statement comes as the Special Session of the
Patna
The iconic 1 Anne Marg, the official residence of the Chief Minister of Bihar, witnessed a significant political transition on Friday, symbolising a shift in the state’s power dynamics.Long considered the nerve centre of political authority in Bihar, 1 Anne Marg has been
Surat
Foreign delegates at the two-day Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference (VGRC) - South Gujarat in Surat, which commenced on Friday, highlighted growing international interest in the state's industrial ecosystem.
Representatives from Russia and Japan pointed to growing op
Bhopal
The heart of India’s wildlife conservation framework has been shaken by the devastating deaths of Tigress T141 and her entire litter of four cubs at the Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh in a span of just nine days. Preliminary investigations have pointed towards th
Gujarat Pro-incumbency
Gandhinagar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said Gujarat has demonstrated a transition from anti-incumbency to pro-incumbency politics, highlighting sustained public support for development-oriented governance. In a letter to Chief Minister Bhu
The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested two officials from the Central Government Health Scheme in Meerut for allegedly accepting a bribe to facilitate a staff transfer, officials confirmed on Friday.
MeerutThe accused have been identified as Natasha Verma, Additional
Jishnu Dev Varma, Governor of Maharashtra, on Friday said the state is poised to play a central role in achieving India’s long-term economic ambitions, announcing a target contribution of $1 trillion toward the nation’s growth vision.
MumbaiSpeaking at the Maharashtra Day cele
President Droupadi Murmu visited the Headquarters of the Army Training Command in Shimla on Friday, commending its vital role in strengthening the operational readiness and future capabilities of the Indian Army.
ShimlaDuring her visit to Army Training Command in Shimla, the P
New Delhi
Political sparring intensified over the West Bengal electoral process on Friday, with leaders across parties levelling sharp allegations over Electronic Voting Machines' (EVMs) security, voter verification procedures, and the role of the Election Commission, even as
Srinagar
Lt General Balbir Singh on Friday assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding of the Srinagar-based strategic 15 Corps, also known as the Chinar Corps, succeeding Lt General Prashant Srivastava. Lt Gen Srivastava handed over command after a 19-month tenure marked
New Delhi
The Great Nicobar Project, work on which is underway, aims to transform the Great Nicobar into a strategic maritime and economic hub by leveraging its proximity to the global East–West shipping route and reducing dependence on foreign transshipment ports keeping in v
New Delhi
Vishvajit Sahay has taken charge as Secretary (Defence Finance) in the Ministry of Defence, bringing over three decades of experience in defence finance and public administration. A 1990 batch officer of the Indian Defence Accounts Service, he previously served as Co
New Delhi
Goods and Services Tax collections in India rose 8.7 per cent year-on-year to a record Rs 2.43 lakh crore in April, government data showed on Friday, marking the highest monthly GST mop-up since the tax system was introduced.
The previous record was set in April l
Seoul
South Korea’s exports remained strong, crossing $80 billion for a second straight month in April, driven by semiconductor demand.
Outbound shipments reached $85.89 billion, up 48% year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. This marks the
New Delhi
Ministry of Women and Child Development convened the first preparatory meeting of the BRICS Women’s Working Group under India’s BRICS Presidency to advance women-led development and social transformation.
The virtual meeting focused on shaping outcomes for the upc
New Delhi
India’s organised live events sector is set for robust growth, projected to rise from Rs 145 billion in 2025 to Rs 196 billion by 2028, marking a steady 10% annual increase. The government has identified this segment as the fastest-growing within the media and entert
India-Africa ties
New Delhi
India and the African Development Bank Group are expanding cooperation across key sectors as momentum builds for the India-Africa Forum Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi.
The growing partnership focuses on digital infrastructure,
India marks International Labour Day with rising women workforce participation and expanded social protection coverage nationwide, reflecting inclusive economic growth.
New Delhi
India has recorded significant progress in women’s workforce participation and social protectio