UP’s Banda records highest temperature, Maharashtra’s Wardha follows second: Meteorologists
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Meteorologists on Thursday attributed hot winds as the reason for rising temperatures in different parts of the country, with Uttar Pradesh’s Banda recording the highest temperature the day before at 48.2 degrees, followed by Wardha, in Maharashtra’s Vidarbha region, with 47.1 degrees. Talking to IANS, meteorologist Mohammad Danish said that […]
CM Samrat Choudhary says criminals challenging police must face action within 48 hours
Patna, May 21 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Thursday issued a strong statement on law and order, asserting that any criminal challenging the police should face strict action within 48 hours. The Chief Minister reiterated that the state government remained fully committed to eliminating crime and strengthening good governance in Bihar. Speaking at […]
Ashwini Vaishnaw to launch major railway projects in Jodhpur, Jalore
Jaipur, May 21 (IANS) Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will inaugurate and announce several major railway projects during his one-day visit to Jodhpur and Jalore on Friday, bringing significant infrastructure and connectivity benefits to western Rajasthan. The visit will include the expansion of the Jodhpur–Delhi Cantt Vande Bharat Express, the launch of a new train […]
Cyprus President arrives in New Delhi for second leg of India visit
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides arrived in New Delhi on Thursday, as part of his ongoing four-day State Visit to India. “Warm welcome to President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus as he arrives in New Delhi following the Mumbai leg of his visit. He was accorded a ceremonial welcome […]
Delhi zoo begins summer vacation programme for school students
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) A guided tour and an expert talk on biodiversity were key highlights of the National Zoological Park’s Summer Vacation Programme (SVP) 2026 which began at the Education Centre of with the participation of students across Delhi-NCR, an official said on Thursday. Zoo Director Sanjeet Kumar interacted with the participants and […]
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta says ration cards issuance has resumed after 13 years
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Thursday that the process of issuing more than seven lakh new ration cards for the needy has resumed on a large scale from May 15, ending a 13-year wait of nearly eight lakh poor. Addressing a press conference at the Delhi Secretariat, Chief […]
Gujarat: Surat tribal youth aspire to join Army, Sainik schools shaping their dreams
Ahmedabad, May 21 (IANS) Wadi – a backward belt in Gujarat’s Surat, with predominantly high tribal population, is making headlines because of youths’ popular desire to join the Armed Forces and the Sainik schools coming forward to help them realise their aspirations. The Sainik school has launched a special drive to encourage the children of […]
Odisha targets universal piped water supply by March 2027
Bhubaneswar, May 21 (IANS) Odisha Rural Development, Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water (PR&DW) Minister Rabi Narayan Naik on Thursday reiterated the state government’s commitment to providing piped drinking water facilities to all villages in Odisha by March 2027, stating that all necessary measures are being taken to achieve the target. The minister made the remarks […]
Tripura adds ‘Track Me’ feature to 112 India App: CM Saha
Agartala, May 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said that Tripura has become the first state in the country to introduce the ‘Track Me’ feature in the 112 India mobile application, aimed at enhancing the safety and security of women and elderly citizens. Addressing the passing-out parade of the newly recruited 91st […]
Haryana: Fast-track court sentences national archery coach
Chandigarh, May 21 (IANS) A fast-track special Prevention of Children from Sexual Offence (POCSO) court has sentenced national archery coach Kuldeep Vedwan to five years of rigorous imprisonment in a sexual harassment case involving a minor woman national-level archer. The court on Wednesday convicted the coach under provisions of the Protection of Children from Sexual […]
