Parliament adjourned over Manipur violence;Oppn demands PM’s statement,discussion;govt says ready to discuss

New Delhi, Jul 20 (PTI) The Manipur violence rocked proceedings in both Houses of Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon session on Thursday, with the opposition demanding a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a discussion on the situation in the northeastern state. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha failed to transact any business […]

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Manipur incident:Main culprit among two arrested,will make efforts for capital punishment,says CM Biren Singh

Imphal (Manipur) [India], July 20 (ANI): Amidst a nationwide outcry over the appalling incident in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that two people including the main culprit have been arrested, adding that his government would spare no effort in seeking the death penalty for the accused. “One was arrested yesterday and recently I […]

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Opposition alliance to be called ‘INDIA’:Cong chief Kharge

New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The opposition alliance that will take on the ruling NDA in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections will be called Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) and an 11-member committee will be set up for coordination, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge announced on Tuesday. Addressing a joint press conference after a meeting […]

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Opposition coalition likely to be called INDIA-Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance

Bengaluru, Jul 18 (PTI) The opposition alliance is likely to be named INDIA (Indian National Democratic Inclusive Alliance), sources said on Tuesday, adding that most leaders agree on it though there is no final decision yet. Top leaders of 26 opposition parties are meeting here to discuss a united strategy to take on the ruling […]

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ISRO successfully performs third orbit-raising maneuver of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft

Bengaluru, Jul 18 (PTI) The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Tuesday successfully performed the third orbit-raising maneuver (Earth-bound perigee firing) of the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft. The next firing is planned for July 20 between 2 pm and 3 pm, the national space agency headquartered here said. “The third orbit-raising maneuver (Earth-bound perigee firing) is performed […]

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India,UAE agree on trade settlement in local currencies,linking Fast Payment Systems

Abu Dhabi, Jul 15 (PTI) India and the UAE on Saturday agreed to start trade settlement in their currencies and link the Indian Unified Payments Interface with the Gulf country’s Instant Payment Platform (IPP) as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held comprehensive talks with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan here. In his remarks […]

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Rahul Gandhi moves SC challenging Guj HC’s refusal to stay conviction in defamation case

New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi moved the Supreme Court on Saturday challenging the Gujarat High Court’s July 7 order which dismissed his plea seeking a stay on his conviction in a defamation case over his “Modi surname” remark. The appeal has been filed by Gandhi through advocate on record Prasanna S. […]

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LVM3-M4 rocket carrying Chandrayaan-3 lifts off from Sriharikota

Sriharikota, (AP), Jul 14 (PTI) The Indian Space Research Organisation launched its third lunar mission–Chandrayaan 3 on-board the heavylift LVM3-M4 rocket here on Friday. At the end of the 25.30 hour countdown, the LVM3-M4 rocket, the largest and heaviest in its class and dubbed as ‘Fat Boy’ lifted off majestically at a prefixed time at […]

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