Putin reaffirms India as key energy partner despite sanctions heat
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin used his December visit to New Delhi to reassure India that energy cooperation remains one of Moscow’s top priorities, a report has said. Standing with Indian officials, he said Russia is committed to providing “uninterrupted shipments” of fuel to India and praised Indian partners as ‘very […]
Campaigning for first phase of Kerala local body polls ends
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 7 (IANS) Campaigning for the first phase of Kerala’s high-stakes local body elections will draw to a close on Sunday evening, setting the stage for polling in seven districts on December 9. Widely seen as a political barometer ahead of next year’s Assembly elections, the two-phase civic polls have witnessed an intense, high-voltage […]
Madhya Pradesh: 10 hardcore Maoists surrender before CM Mohan Yadav
Balaghat (Madhya Pradesh), Dec 7 (IANS) In a significant development, Madhya Pradesh’s 10 hardcore Maoists surrendered before Chief Minister Mohan Yadav in Balaghat on Sunday. Balaghat shares its borders with Maoist-affected areas of Chhattisgarh state. Earlier, a police source had clued in about the surrender of 11 Maoists. The surrender, carried out under the state’s […]
Odisha: Foundation stone laid for Maa Tarini temple redevelopment; Keonjhar to become major industrial hub
Bhubaneswar, Dec 7 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Sunday, reaffirmed the BJP-led state government’s commitment to transforming Keonjhar into the state’s third steel city, alongside Rourkela in Sundargarh district and Kalinga Nagar in Jajpur district, government officials said. While laying the foundation stone for the integrated development of the prominent spiritual site, […]
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta pays tribute to Swaraj Kaushal
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday paid tributes to former Mizoram Governor Swaraj Kaushal, recalling his public service and dedication towards national interest. “Today, the PSOI Club in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, paid a heartfelt tribute to the late Shri Swaraj Kaushal Ji, father of the esteemed MP Smt. Bansuri […]
HM Shah attends grand celebration of ‘Pramukh Varni Amrut Mahotsav’ in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, Dec 7 (IANS) Ahmedabad hosted a grand celebration of the Pramukh Varni Amrut Mahotsav on the Sabarmati riverfront, marking 75 years since Pramukh Swami Maharaj assumed the role of head of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. The event was held in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and […]
Delhi CM gives electric heaters to watchmen, suggests avoiding ‘outdoor bonfires’
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) To control air pollution in Delhi, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday distributed electric heaters to watchmen of various RWAs to reduce smoke and pollution caused by lighting open fires during winter, said an official. The Chief Minister announced that the Delhi government will continue taking such measures in the […]
BJP accuses Congress of distorting history ahead of Parliament debate on ‘Vande Mataram’
New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) A day before Parliament takes up a discussion on Vande Mataram, BJP Lok Sabha MP and national spokesperson Sambit Patra launched a sharp attack on the Congress leadership, accusing the party of selectively shaping history to preserve what he called the “manufactured legacy” of Jawaharlal Nehru. Addressing a press conference […]
Gujarat: IAF’s Sarang team mesmerises Ankleshwar with aerial display
Ahmedabad, Dec 7 (IANS) Gujarat’s Ankleshwar witnessed a remarkable spectacle on Sunday as the Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team delivered a high-energy aerial performance that drew thousands of spectators from across the region. Flying the indigenously developed ALH Dhruv helicopters, the Sarang team demonstrated exceptional agility, precision and teamwork. Their complex formations, tight […]
Ahmedabad civic body unveils Rs 1,507-cr public development projects in presence of HM Shah
Ahmedabad, Dec 7 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) on Sunday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for public development works worth Rs 1,507 crore in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Of the total projects, Rs 525 crore worth of 28 works were inaugurated, while […]
