Himachal tells SC it doesn't have surplus water, court asks Delhi govt to approach Yamuna board

Himachal tells SC it doesn't have surplus water, court asks Delhi govt to approach Yamuna board

Thursday, 13 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Delhi government to approach the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) for water supply as Himachal Pradesh took a U-turn and told the top court that it did not have surplus water to spare. A vacation bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Prasanna B...

Space given to anti-India elements advocating extremism main issue with Canada: Foreign secy Kwatra

Space given to anti-India elements advocating extremism main issue with Canada: Foreign secy Kwatra

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

India on Wednesday said its main issue with Canada continues to be the political space that Ottawa provides to anti-India elements which advocate extremism and violence. Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said India has repeatedly conveyed its "deep concerns" to Canada and New Delhi expects Ottawa to take strong action against those...

63 cases of use of unfair means, but no paper leak; NEET-UG sanctity not compromised: NTA officials

63 cases of use of unfair means, but no paper leak; NEET-UG sanctity not compromised: NTA officials

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Sixty-three cases of students using unfair means were reported in NEET-UG out of whom 23 have been debarred for varying periods, NTA officials said Wednesday, but reiterated there has been no paper leak and the sanctity of the medical entrance exam hasn't been compromised. The result of the remaining 40 candidates...

Rijiju appeals to parties to work unitedly as 'Team India; favours constructive debate in Parliament

Rijiju appeals to parties to work unitedly as 'Team India; favours constructive debate in Parliament

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday appealed to all political parties for a constructive debate in the upcoming session of the Parliament and said the country wants to see good discussions in the House. The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on June 24 and will continue...

BJP tribal leader Mohan Majhi sworn in as Odisha CM

BJP tribal leader Mohan Majhi sworn in as Odisha CM

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | PTI | Bhubaneswar

Four-time MLA and tribal leader Mohan Charan Majhi was on Wednesday sworn in as the first BJP chief minister of Odisha at a ceremony here attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers and chief ministers. Senior BJP leader and Patnagarh MLA KV Singh Deo and debutant from Nimapara assembly...

President Murmu rejects mercy plea of Pak terrorist convicted in Red Fort attack case

President Murmu rejects mercy plea of Pak terrorist convicted in Red Fort attack case

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | PTI | New Delhi

The mercy petition of Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Arif alias Ashfaq convicted in the nearly 24-year-old Red Fort attack case has been rejected by President Droupadi Murmu, officials said on Wednesday. This is the second mercy plea rejected by the President after assuming office on July 25, 2022. The Supreme Court had dismissed...

Dialogue with Pakistan only way to end terrorism in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

Dialogue with Pakistan only way to end terrorism in J&K: Farooq Abdullah

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | PTI | Srinagar

Terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir will not end unless talks are held with Pakistan, National Conference president Farooq Abdullah said here on Wednesday. Abdullah's remarks came after three terrorist attacks took place in the Jammu in as many days. On Sunday, terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims, causing it to veer off...

Indians among 41 killed in Kuwait apartment blaze: Reports

Indians among 41 killed in Kuwait apartment blaze: Reports

Wednesday, 12 June 2024 | PTI | Dubai

Several Indians were feared to be among 41 people killed on Wednesday in a major fire at a building in Kuwait housing workers, according to reports emanating from the Gulf nation. The fire started in a kitchen in the six-storey building in Mangaf area in Kuwait's southern Ahmadi Governorate in the...

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