From ‘one district, one mafia’ to ‘one district, one product’: Nitin Nabin’s jibe at Akhilesh Yadav over Azam Khan
New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS): Targeting Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav over his allegations that senior party leader Azam Khan is being targeted by the Uttar Pradesh government, BJP President Nitin Nabin on Saturday accused the SP leadership of pursuing vote-bank politics by standing with people associated with criminal elements. In an exclusive interaction with […]
Quad advances shared priorities, expands regional engagement in 2026 Washington, Nov 6 (IANS)
Rahnuma :The Quad’s engagements in 2026 reflected a more substantive approach and a greater clarity on its role in the Indo-Pacific. Through three separate foreign ministers’ meetings in New Delhi, Manila and Atlanta, the grouping has sharpened its common priorities, translated commitments into concrete action and expanded its engagement, a report has stated. It noted […]
Maiden course at RMSCE concludes with participants from 10 countries
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS): The maiden short course at the Regional Maritime Security Centre of Excellence (RMSCE) under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) concluded at the National Maritime Foundation (NMF) in New Delhi with participants from 10 partner countries, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. “The maiden short course at the […]
Over 300 personnel take part in inaugural India-Myanmar tri-services HADR exercise Rahat Mitra
Chennai, Nov 6 (IANS): The inaugural India-Myanmar Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Exercise Rahat Mitra, which commenced in Chennai on Thursday, has brought together more than 300 defence personnel from the two countries, the Indian Navy said. “Together for Humanity, Stronger Through Partnership – RAHAT MITRA. The inaugural India–Myanmar Tri-Services HADR Exercise RAHATMITRA […]
Defence Ministry reclassifies 87 non-military stations as ‘hard’; NCC hails enhanced benefits
Kolkata, Nov 6 (IANS): The Ministry of Defence has officially reclassified 87 Non-Military Stations across India as ‘Hard Non-Military Stations’ (HNMS), extending enhanced House Rent Allowance (HRA) and accommodation benefits to defence personnel posted to these challenging locations. The policy shift is expected to provide substantial relief to armed forces personnel attached to the National […]
BHEL targets Rs 3,000 crore profit; HMT factory to be revived soon: Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, Nov 6 (IANS): Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Friday said Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has set a target of achieving a profit of Rs 3,000 crore, while assuring that steps would be taken to revive the Hindustan Machine Tools (HMT) factory in Karnataka at the earliest. Speaking at […]
Delhi HC exempts NCR-based lawyers, court staff from BS-VI vehicle restrictions on court days
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS): The Delhi High Court has granted relief to advocates and court staff residing in the National Capital Region (NCR), allowing them to enter the city in vehicles that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards on days when courts are functioning. A single-judge Bench of Justice Amit Mahajan passed the […]
Rupee logs biggest single-day gain since Oct 12, closes 56 paise higher at 93.91/ dollar
Mumbai, Nov 6 (IANS): The Indian rupee posted its strongest daily advance since October 12, ending 56 paise higher at 93.91 against the US dollar on Friday, compared with its previous close of 94.47. The domestic currency also touched a six-month high during the trading session, extending its weekly gains to around 1.2 per cent […]
CBSE date sheet: Class X, XII Board exams to begin on Feb 16
New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS): The Class X and Class XII Board exams for the current academic year will begin on February 16, 2027, with all exams commencing at 10.30 am, the CBSE said on Friday while releasing the date sheets. Over 19.8 lakh students of Class XII and over 26.5 lakh students in Class […]
ED searches 14 locations linked to ex-Punjab minister Sunder Sham Arora
Jalandhar, Nov 6 (IANS): The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted search operations at 14 locations in Punjab and Chandigarh in connection with a money laundering investigation against Sunder Sham Arora, former Punjab Industries and Commerce Minister, his son Parteek Arora and their aides, an official said on Friday. The ED’s Jalandhar Zonal Office conducted search operations […]