Her memories are my strength, always show me the way: Rahul Gandhi’s tribute to Indira Gandhi
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Congress on Tuesday commemorated the 107th birth anniversary of India’s first woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and party President Mallikarjun Kharge visited ‘Shakti Sthal’, Indira Gandhi’s memorial in the national capital, to pay their respects. Reflecting on her legacy, the Congress party described her as a […]
Karnataka’s most wanted Maoist leader Vikram Gowda killed in police encounter
Bengaluru, Nov 19 (IANS) Karnataka Police have killed one of the most wanted Maoist leaders of South India, Vikram Gowda, in an encounter in the Kabbinale forest region in Udupi district. Home Minister G. Parameshwara announced this to the media on Tuesday. He said, “Our police forces encountered dreaded naxal leader Vikram Gowda on Monday […]
Stop distributing free poison to Delhi: Manoj Tiwari bashes AAP over rising pollution
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) BJP Lok Sabha MP Manoj Tiwari distributed masks to people in New Delhi’s Connaught Place on Tuesday as air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) reached alarming levels. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching the 500-mark in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram, the region witnessed its seventh consecutive […]
Palakkad bypoll: After high-octane campaign, all three fronts claim victory
Palakkad, Nov 19 (IANS) A day after the high voltage campaign for bypolls to Kerala’s Palakkad Assembly seat ended, the three political fronts — LDF, NDA and UDF — on Tuesday claimed that victory will be theirs on November 23 when the votes are counted. Incidentally, Palakkad is one of the very few Assembly constituencies […]
Cities in Rajasthan battle ‘severe’ air
Jaipur, Nov 19 (IANS) Similar to air pollution in Delhi, the air in Bhiwadi and Jhunjhunu turned toxic too. In the wake of the situation, authorities took steps to address the matter. As people complained of troubled breathing and burning eyes, the administration directed officials to take appropriate steps to mitigate the effects of polluted […]
EAM Jaishankar meets China’s Foreign Minister, discusses ‘next steps’ in bilateral ties
Rio de Janeiro, Nov 19 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed next steps in bilateral relations following the recent meeting of the leaders of the two countries and the de-escalation of border tensions. At their meeting on the sidelines of the G20 here on Monday, they “noted the […]
PM Modi, HM Shah, others pay heartfelt tributes to Rani Lakshmibai
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several other BJP leaders, paid homage to Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi on her birth anniversary on Tuesday, lauding her bravery and pivotal role in India’s struggle for independence. Sharing his tributes on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote, “Tributes to the fearless Rani Lakshmibai of […]
PM Modi pays tributes to Indira Gandhi on her 107th birth anniversary
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid homage to India’s first woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, on the occasion of her 107th birth anniversary. Posting a message on X, the Prime Minister said, “Tributes to our former Prime Minister, Smt. Indira Gandhi Ji on her birth anniversary.” Indira Gandhi, popularly […]
Heavy rain forecast in TN’s 10 districts, Nagapattinam declares holiday for schools
Chennai, Nov 19 (IANS) The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has predicted heavy rain in 10 districts of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday. The Nagapattinam District Collector has declared a holiday for all schools in the district following the forecast. In Thanjavur, the district administration has given school heads the discretion to declare holidays based on local […]
Delhi-NCR suffocates as AQI reaches ‘severe plus’ 500-mark
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) The air quality across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram reached critical levels on Tuesday morning, as AQI reached the 500-mark, indicating ‘severe plus’ conditions. This marks the seventh consecutive day of heavy smog blanketing the National Capital Region (NCR), raising alarm over public health risks. Data from the Central Pollution […]
