Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande on Friday (September 29) said that the firm manner in which the Indian troops stood up to the Chinese forces during the Galwan Valley stand-off in May 2020 made the world take note of India’s political and military resolve.
Manipur: The protests have once again snowballed in Manipur over the death of two youths. A mob tried to attack the ancestral house of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday night and fortunately, security forces foiled the attempt. Singh, however, does not live there and he stays in his official residence.
Mankombu Sambasivan Swaminathan, commonly known as MS Swaminathan, was the father of India's green revolution. He died on September 28 aged 98. He had played a crucial role in developing high-yielding varieties of paddy that helped ensure India’s low-income farmers produce more yield.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren today (September 27) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, seeking recognition of the ‘Sarna’ religious code for tribals. Soren said the population of tribals in the state has declined to 26 per cent from 38 per cent in the last eight decades.
In an attempt to promote the car-free day, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar reached Karnal Airport on a motorcycle on Tuesday. The video shows the Chief Minister riding a bullet on his way to the airport. This comes after he announced earlier this month that Tuesdays will now be designated as 'car-free' days in Karnal in a bid to check pollution. Along with the Chief Minister, the security personnel also reached the airport on motorcycles. 
Firozpur Police conducted raids on the premises of associates of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) operative Lakhbir Singh Sandhu alias 'Landa', said officials on Monday.
A stranded tourist from Germany by police from a remote area in southern Ladakh after the latter fell sick during a trekking expedition and had to make a distress call, officials informed on Sunday.
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Sunday (September 24) embarked on a three-day visit to the United Kingdom aiming to attract investors for the upcoming state Global Investor Summit slated to be held in Dehradun in December.
India TV-CNX Survey: The historic Women's Reservation Bill, to grant 33 per cent reservation in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, was passed in the Special Session of Parliament. In a momentous move, the bill -- Nari Shakti Vandan-Abhinandan Karyakram -- (One Hundred and Twenty-Eighth Amendment) Bill, 2023 which paves the way for reserving one-third of seats for women, was passed in both the Houses. But who is to be credited for the passage of the bill?
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan shared some light moments with Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar while addressing the House during discussion on the Women’s Reservation Bill, which was passed later in the evening on Thursday (September 21).
The Income Tax Department is conducting raids on Lux Industries over allegations of tax evasion of more than Rs 200 crores. The search is underway in multiple cities at premises linked to the company, including Kolkata.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar on Thursday responded to a statement made by Congress MP KC Venugopal stating 'it is an insult that the President and Vice President were not present at the inauguration of the New Parliament'. Dhankar said, "We cannot trade on deficiencies. We can't trade ignorance of others. Let me make it very clear, Vice President and President have been accorded the highest respect in the country. There has been no constitutional transgression." 
Parliament Special Session: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that he has full courage to speak on the China issue after he was questioned and interrupted by Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on whether the government was ready for discussion on the India-China relations. The Defence Minister was speaking in Lok Sabha on various issues including the Women's Reservation Bill, Chandrayaan-3 among others during Parliament's Special Session.
Women Reservation Bill: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday said that for some parties, the Women's Reservation Bill may be a political issue but for his party and his leader Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it's about empowering them. The passage of women's reservation bill will mark start of new era, PM Modi presented vision of women-led progress in G20, Amit Shah in Lok Sabha.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday backed the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha that was introduced by Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal. The bill seeks to reserve 33 per cent of seats in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies. During the debate on the bill, the Wayanad MP said that he is in support of it but lamented that the measure was "incomplete" as it lacks quota for other backward classes.
Nipah cases: Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Wednesday informed that no new Nipah cases have been reported in the state in the last four days. The outbreak of the virus posed a threat to the people. She added that out of the 323 samples, 317 were tested negative and six were tested positive till now. According to George, 11 persons are in isolation and their test results are negative. 
Congress on Women's Reservation Bill: The government on Tuesday introduced a constitutional amendment bill to reserve one-third of seats in Lok Sabha and state assemblies for women. Making it the first bill to be introduced in the new Parliament building, the government said it will enable greater participation of women in policy-making. 
Parliament Special Session: The first day of the special session of the Parliament took a dramatic turn after the opposition launched a blistering attack on the ruling BJP over the G20 Summit. Stepping up an attack on PM Modi and his party, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during his 65-minute-long address referred G20 Summit as the "G2 Summit". He later asserted that "lotus" covered the zero in the G20 Summit. 
Parliament special session: A day ahead of the week-long special session of Parliament, the Congress party has yet again raised their demand for a greater reservation for women in legislative roles. In a post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said the Congress Working Committee demands that the Women’s Reservation Bill must be passed during the special session of Parliament.
Aap Ki Adalat: The External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar, while describing the recently concluded G20 summit as a resounding success that showcased what he termed as a "Shining India", said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become "a sort of a role model for several world leaders."
Aap Ki Adalat: Subramaniam Jaishankar is probably the most popular foreign minister in Indian history. Bureaucrat-turned-politician Jaishankar has proved his diplomacy in the country and abroad during the second term of the Narendra Modi government. Jaishankar, who is said to be problem solver with his wisdom, will be in the dock of the popular show 'Aap Ki Adalat' on Saturday night at 10 pm where he will face the questions of Rajat Sharma, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of India TV.
Kerala shocker: In a shocking incident, a man allegedly set his family on fire while they were sleeping in their home in the Thrissur district of Kerala. In the incident, his 38-year-old son and minor grandson died and his daughter-in-law was seriously injured. Police on Thursday informed that the accused identified as Johnson allegedly poured petrol inside the room in which his son, daughter-in-law, and their child were sleeping and set them on fire late on Wednesday night.
Watching pornographic photographs or videos in one's private time without showing it to others is not an offence under the law as it is a matter of personal choice, the Kerala High Court has held. The high court said that declaring such an act as an offence would amount to the intrusion of a person's privacy and interference with his personal choice.
China said that it welcomes the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor announced on the sidelines of the G20 summit so long it doesn't become a "geopolitical tool", even as it downplayed Italy’s plan to pull out of its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The ambitious multi-billion-dollar Belt and Road Initiative launched by Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2013 envisions connecting China with Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Gulf region, Africa and Europe with a network of land and sea routes rebuilding the old Silk Road trade route.
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) chief Badruddin Ajmal on Tuesday met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the displacement of Muslim families whose homes were bulldosed in anti-encroachment drives in the state.
A man onboard a late-night Guwahati-bound IndiGo flight was arrested by the police for allegedly molesting a fellow passenger, the airline said on Monday. According to a statement, the complainant has filed an FIR with the local police. The airline said that they will provide assistance in the investigation when required.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday met her Chinese counterpart Liu Kun on the sidelines of the last day of the G20 Leadership Summit held New Delhi.
To help rebuild lives affected by floods this year in Uttarakhand and in continuation of its sustained social development efforts in the state, Reliance, through Anant Ambani contributed Rs. 25 crore to the state’s Chief Minister Relief Fund on Thursday.
Uttarakhand bypoll result: The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) retained the Bageshwar Assembly constituency in Uttarakhand after party's Parwati Dass defeated Congress candidate Basant Kumar by over 2,405 votes. According to Bageshwar District Magistrate and returning officer Anuradha Pal, Dass polled 33,247 votes while Kumar got 30,842 votes. This is the fifth time in a row that the BJP has bagged the seat.
US President Joe Biden is expected to reach India for G20 summit on Friday. The US President will be received by Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways and Civil Aviation General (Retd.) VK Singh at 6:55 pm on Friday. The official said the US is bringing in over 20 aircraft over a week-long period around the summit.
PM Modi to ministers: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday told ministers present at a meeting that DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's remarks should be answered properly.
Antarwali Sarathi village in Jalna district became ground zero of the renewed agitation for quota by the Marathas who have been demanding the reservation in education and government jobs. Police baton charged and lobbed tear gas shells to disperse a violent mob in the village after protesters allegedly refused to let authorities shift Jarange to hospital. Amid protests for Maratha quota, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said a committee will submit its report within a month on how to issue Kunbi caste certificates to Marathas from Marathwada region.
Executive Director of GAIL (State-run company) KB Singh was arrested by the CBI in connection with the alleged Rs 50 lakh bribery case, officials said Tuesday.
DMK youth wing secretary and Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin's remark on "Sanatan Dharma" has sparked a row. His remarks evoked sharp reactions from the BJP across the country, with some leaders alleging that it was a call for genocide and others demanding that Udayanidhi be booked for treason. Later, Udhayanidhi Stalin rubbished the genocidal claim and said his speech was a pointer to social evils. Meanwhile, Congress leader Karan Singh on Monday condemned DMK leader Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Sanatan Dharma' statement, saying it is "most unfortunate" and "totally unacceptable". 
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge has convened a meeting of MPs of the I.N.D.I.A alliance partners on September 5 ahead of Parliament's special session. According to sources, the I.N.D.I.A bloc will decide their strategy for the upcoming special session to be held from September 18 to 22. 
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, since 2014, has been a strong votary for the idea of simultaneous polls, which include those at local bodies, citing the financial burden caused by the almost continuous election cycle and jolt to development work during the polling period. On Friday morning, BJP chief J P Nadda met ex-president Ram Nath Kovind soon after the latter was tasked with the responsibility of heading a committee to explore the feasibility of “one nation, one election”, which was the case till 1967.
Days after scripting history on the Moon, India will aim for the Sun on Saturday (September 2) with its maiden solar expedition, as ISRO's trusted PSLV will carry the Aditya L1 mission on a 125-day voyage to the Sun. Ahead of solar mission, the space agency shared some key facts about the Aditya-L1
Mahendragiri, India’s latest warship, will be launched at the Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai on September 1, boosting the country’s defence self-reliance initiative, the Defence Ministry said.Republic Day 2024 : As India's 75th Republic Day Parade kicked off in the national capital, a 30-member band contingent and a marching c...
