All saplings planted under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ in Indore alive: Kailash Vijayvargiya
Indore, Jan 17 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya said on Friday that all 12.40 lakh saplings, planted under the campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ at Revati Range in Indore, are alive and growing. The minister said it could happen because of a dedicated team of Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) , who […]
SC extends crackers-ban in NCR region of UP, Haryana to curb air pollution
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) In a bid to control air pollution in the national capital, the Supreme Court on Friday extended the effect of the orders passed by the Uttar Pradesh and Haryana governments imposing a complete ban on firecrackers in the areas falling under the NCR region. A bench, headed by Justice Abhay […]
Son urges people to support Nitish Kumar in Bihar elections
Patna, Jan 17 (IANS) In a rare and surprising gesture, Nishant Kumar, son of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, urged the people of the state to support his father as well as his party — the Janata Dal-United — in the 2025 Assembly elections. Although Nishant is known to maintain a largely inactive political profile, […]
HM Amit Shah seeks trial in absentia against fugitives threatening national security
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Friday that in cases related to national security, trial in absentia should be initiated against fugitives who have been absconding from the country for a long time. During a meeting in the national capital with Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to assess […]
India’s offensive, defensive responses need to be strengthened: Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday underlined the need to strengthen India’s offensive and defensive responses in view of the turmoil being witnessed in the rules-based international order. Addressing an event, organised to commemorate 2024 as the Year of Naval Civilians, the Defence Minister highlighted the increasing complexities for the […]
Farooq Abdullah visits Ajmer Sharif Dargah, prays for peace & brotherhood
Jaipur, Jan 17 (IANS) Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah visited the Ajmer Sharif Dargah on Friday evening and prayed for peace and brotherhood across the country. He shared his joy in visiting the shrine and expressed hopes for the people of Jammu and Kashmir to overcome the challenges of the past decade. […]
JD(U) leader Mangani Lal Mandal returns to RJD, Tejashwi says it’s ‘Ghar Wapsi’
Patna, Jan 17 (IANS) Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, the Janata Dal (United) faced a major setback as former MP Mangani Lal Mandal joined the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Friday. RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav formally welcomed Mandal back into the party and announced that he would play a significant role in its future […]
2024 Swachh Survekshan: Khattar launches ‘Super Swachh League’ of 12 cities
New Delhi, Jan 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday launched a special category – Super Swachh League – creating a separate league of 12 cities excelling in cleanliness as part of the 2024 Swachh Survekshan (SS). He also released the toolkit for the 9th edition of Swachh […]
Moscow welcomes any deal leading to Gaza ceasefire: Kremlin
Moscow, Jan 17 (IANS) Moscow supports any agreement that could lead to a ceasefire in Gaza, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. “Any settlement that leads to a ceasefire and an end to the suffering of the people in Gaza, that contributes to Israel’s security, can only be welcomed,” Peskov said on Thursday, commenting on the […]
South Africa to leverage World Economic Forum to increase global visibility
Johannesburg, Jan 17 (IANS) South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana called for a concerted effort by government and business to use the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) to raise the country’s global profile and showcase its G20 presidency. The Annual Meeting 2025 of the WEF will take place in Davos, Switzerland, from January 20 […]
