‘Not just marketing, groundwork also necessary to become a leader’: HM Shah takes dig at Sharad Pawar
Malegaon (Maharashtra), Jan 24 (IANS) Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday took a dig at the former Union minister and NCP-SP president Sharad Pawar, saying that just doing marketing is not adequate to become leader, and groundwork is also necessary. “Pawar Saheb, you were Agriculture Minister for 10 years. At that time, you had the […]
President Murmu to address nation on eve of Droupadi Murmutomorrow
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on Saturday (January 25) on the eve of Republic Day. The address will be broadcast from 7 p.m. on the entire national network of Akashvani and telecast over all channels of Doordarshan in Hindi followed by the English version, the Rashtrapati Bhavan said […]
R-Day: In a first, Odisha Police to hoist Tricolour at 10 uninhabited islands
Bhubaneswar, Jan 24 (IANS) In a first of its kind initiative, Odisha Police will hoist the national flag at 10 uninhabited islands on the Odisha coast on the occasion of Republic Day celebrations on January 26. Speaking to mediapersons here on Friday, DGP Y.B. Khurania said: “For the first time, the Odisha Police team will […]
PM Modi encourages Republic Day participants to engage in social change and nation-building
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday engaged in a vibrant and informal interaction with NCC cadets, NSS volunteers, tribal guests, and tableaux artists who are set to participate in the upcoming Republic Day parade. The meeting took place at his residence, Lok Kalyan Marg, and was followed by colourful cultural […]
Indian Navy’s stealth frigate ‘INS Tushil’ visits Namibia
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) INS Tushil, the Indian Navy’s stealth guided missile frigate, visited Walvis Bay, Namibia, an official said on Friday, adding the visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between India and Namibia, with a focus on enhancing maritime cooperation and tackling common threats. The visit was carried out after successfully patrolling […]
BJP questions Z-plus security for Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar
New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) A day after AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal’s Z-plus security was withdrawn by Punjab Police, Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva questioned the earlier necessity of providing high-level security to Kejriwal’s aide Bibhav Kumar. Sachdeva questioned why Bibhav Kumar, who allegedly orchestrated an assault on a woman MP at CM’s residence, […]
Judge stays Trump’s order restricting citizenship
New York, Jan 24 (IANS) A federal judge has stayed US President Donald Trump’s order to deny automatic citizenship for babies born to parents here illegally or on temporary visas. “This is a blatantly unconstitutional order,” Senior Judge John Coughenour said on Thursday issuing a 14-day temporary block. Trump said he would appeal the ruling […]
Travellers warned of disruptions at Australian airports during ground worker strike
Sydney, Jan 24 (IANS) International travellers have been warned to expect disruptions at Australia’s major airports as ground workers strike. According to Australia’s 9News network, more than 1,000 ground workers employed by aviation services company Dnata at Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane airports on Friday staged four-hour work stoppages amid an ongoing pay dispute. Qantas, Australia’s […]
Singapore eases monetary policy for first time since 2020
Singapore, Jan 24 (IANS) The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced on Friday a slight easing of its monetary policy, marking the first such move since 2020 and the first adjustment in two years. The authority said it would reduce the slope of the Singapore Dollar Nominal Effective Exchange Rate (S$NEER) policy band slightly, while […]
CM Sarma invites Japanese semiconductor firm to partner with Assam
Guwahati, Jan 24 (IANS) Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday met with top officials of a leading Japanese semiconductor supplier in Tokyo and invited him to partner with Assam for the upcoming semiconductor manufacturing plant in the state. Taking to X, CM Sarma wrote, “Mr. Takeshi Okubo, Executive Vice President of @TokyoElectron_J (TEL) met […]
