Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra joins deliberations on Sanatan consciousness
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Delhi Art, Culture and Language Minister Kapil Mishra said on Saturday that it is a historic moment that the Sanatan Rashtra Shankhnaad Mahotsav is being held in the national capital. Speaking at the two-day Mahotsav at Bharat Mandapam, Mishra said that a decade ago the very idea of such open […]
Manipur: Petrol pumps shut across Imphal Valley over extortion threats
Imphal, Dec 13 (IANS) Petrol pumps across Manipur’s Imphal Valley, covering five districts, remained closed on Saturday in protest against alleged extortion demands and security threats from “some groups,” officials said. A police official said that the fuel outlets were shut a few days after a hand grenade was found near a petrol pump at […]
Rajasthan GST conducts raids; tax evasion worth Rs 200 crore detected
Jaipur, Dec 13 (IANS) In line with Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma’s zero-tolerance policy against tax evasion and his commitment to a transparent tax administration, the State Commercial Tax Department (State GST) carried out a major statewide operation on Saturday. Under the direction of Chief Commissioner Kumar Pal Gautam, the department conducted simultaneous surveys at 110 […]
Delhi Speaker inaugurates legal help, dispute mediation centre in Rohini
New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta said on Saturday that dialogue and counselling can resolve disputes before they turn into conflicts, and sensitive family matters should be addressed through understanding rather than confrontation. Inaugurating a ‘Legal Help Service Centre’ in his Rohini Assembly constituency, Gupta said the initiative being launched today […]
Solar powerhouse: Rajasthan contributes over 27 pc to national solar capacity
Jaipur, Dec 13 (IANS) Once known primarily for its forts, folklore, and vast deserts, Rajasthan is rapidly redefining its identity, this time as the beating heart of India’s clean energy revolution. Powered by abundant sunshine, decisive governance, and bold policy reforms, the desert state is steadily emerging as the country’s foremost solar energy hub. At […]
Kerala CM Vijayan and Left leaders acknowledge local body polls setback, vows corrective action
Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 13 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday acknowledged that the Left Democratic Front (LDF) failed to achieve the expected results in the recently concluded local body elections in the state. “Although a strong performance was anticipated across Kerala, the desired level of progress could not be achieved. The reasons for this […]
Celebrated artisan Mohammad Dilshad: ‘Govt schemes helped us reach international buyers’
Saharanpur, Dec 13 (IANS) Saharanpur, long known as the hub of exquisite wood carving in India, is today witnessing its traditional craft gain global admiration. One of the strongest voices of this transformation is Mohammad Dilshad, a master artisan from Saharanpur, who was recently honoured with the Shilp Guru Award–2024 by President Droupadi Murmu. Dilshad […]
Manipur BJP MLAs head to Delhi for meeting with central leadership
Imphal, Dec 13 (IANS) At least 12 BJP MLAs from Manipur, including former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and state Assembly Speaker Thokchom Satyabrata Singh, left for New Delhi on Saturday to attend a meeting convened by the party’s central leadership on Sunday. BJP leaders in Imphal indicated that the discussions on Sunday’s vital meeting […]
20 US states sue Trump over $100,000 H-1B visa fee
Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) Twenty US states filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, arguing the policy is unlawful and threatens essential public services. The lawsuit targets a policy implemented by the Department of Homeland Security that sharply increases the cost for employers seeking […]
Trump diverted over $2 billion in military funds for immigration: Report
Washington, Dec 13 (IANS) The Trump administration diverted more than $2 billion from US military funds in 2025 to support immigration enforcement operations, weakening military readiness and straining servicemembers, according to a report released by Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill. The report, “Draining Defense: Trump’s Immigration Stunts Cost Billions at the Expense of Military Readiness, […]
