No matter who opposes it, Bengaluru tunnel project will be implemented: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, Dec 20 (IANS) Commenting on the stiff opposition by the BJP and JD (S) for the Bengaluru tunnel project, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President D.K. Shivakumar stated that no matter who opposes it, he will ensure implementation of the tunnel road project in Bengaluru. He was addressing the United Christmas celebration […]
Top MHA official reviews security, infrastructure along India-Myanmar border in Manipur
Imphal, Dec 20 (IANS) Secretary (Border Management) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Rajendra Kumar, on Saturday visited Moreh in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district and carried out a comprehensive review of the security situation and infrastructure along the India-Myanmar border, officials said. A senior official in Imphal said that the visit of the Border Management Secretary […]
gets its first ‘Make in India’ metro train
Gandhinagar, Dec 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has presented Ahmedabad with its first fully indigenously manufactured ‘Make in India’ metro train, a proud symbol of self-reliant India. The Chief Minister visited the advanced facility of Titagarh Rail Systems near Kolkata, where he formally launched the coaches for the Ahmedabad Metro Rail. He described […]
PM POSHAN scheme serving fresh food to children in government schools in MP’s Damoh
Damoh, Dec 20 (IANS) The Union government’s Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman (PM-POSHAN) scheme aimed at providing hot and fresh cooked meal for students upto class 8 in ‘Anganwadi centres and government-run schools are serving their purpose in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in Madhya Pradesh. The expression of children at a government-run ‘Sandipani’ […]
Mizoram freezes power tariffs for five years, ramps up renewable energy push: CM Lalduhoma
Aizawl, Dec 20 (IANS) Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Saturday announced that the state government has decided not to increase electricity tariffs for the next five years, underscoring its commitment to ensuring affordable energy for all. Inaugurating the 10 MW Thenzawl Solar Power Plant, the Chief Minister said the decision was taken in the larger […]
Rajasthan: Op Sindoor light and sound show to be held during Shaurya Sandhya on Jan 15
Jaipur, Dec 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that Army Day represents India’s glorious history, honour, and national pride. He said that the Army provides an opportunity to salute the unparalleled valour, strict discipline, supreme sacrifice, and unwavering patriotism of the Indian Army. He expressed pride that Jaipur will host the 78th […]
BJP accuses Mamata Banerjee of inciting riots ahead of 2026 Bengal polls
New Delhi, Dec 20 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Saturday, launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of deliberately trying to provoke riots between Hindu and Muslim communities through communal politics, as she senses an impending defeat for the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in the 2026 state Assembly […]
Rubio says US foreign policy rooted in national interest
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States’ foreign policy is undergoing a recalibration centered on clearly defined national interests. “At the core of foreign policy needs to be the national interest of the United States,” Rubio said. He said this does not mean ignoring global concerns. “That doesn’t […]
US seeks humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan
Washington, Dec 20 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States is pressing for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan, warning that the situation there is “horrifying.” “Our immediate goal we have is a cessation of hostilities, a humanitarian truce going into the new year that allows humanitarian organizations to be able to […]
UN Security Council condemns drone attacks on UN peacekeepers in Sudan
United Nations, Dec 20 (IANS) The UN Security Council on Friday condemned last week’s drone attacks against a UN logistics base in Sudan, which killed six Bangladeshi peacekeepers and injured nine others. In a press statement, members of the Security Council expressed deep condolences to the families of the fallen peacekeepers and to the government […]
