The contempt petition was filed against government officials for allegedly failing to comply with an earlier order passed by Justice Swaminathan, directing that the ceremonial lamp be lit on the Deepa Thoon (lamp pillar) located atop the Thiruparankundram hill. The petition came up for he
Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, highlighted how global military spending continues to rise amidst ongoing conflicts, meanwhile the spending on global health initiatives has declined significantly. He gave a call for the world to focus on savi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday paid tributes to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar at the UNESCO headquarters. He also met UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and underscored India's commitment to deepening engagement with the UN body.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while chairing a review meeting of the National Health Mission (NHM) in Shimla on Friday, directed for replacement of 'Janani Suraksha' drop-back ambulances in the state to ensure accessible, high-quality and efficient services for th
US President Donald Trump met top oil and gas executives at the White House and assured them of safety and security in Venezuela. Saying that the United States built the Venezuelan oil industry with American talent, now US would do "everything" about the assets stolen.
The Calcutta High Court on Friday adjourned the hearing in the Enforcement Directorate (ED) versus Trinamool Congress (TMC) matter, citing an unconducive atmosphere in the courtroom, and posted the case for hearing on January 14, 2026.
Special Judge Vishal Gogne directed the framing of common charges for the offences of criminal conspiracy, cheating, and corruption against the accused persons, including Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, Misa Bharti, Hema Yadav, Tejaswi Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav, Bhola Yadav, R.K. Maha
The main objective of the initiative is to bring governance directly to the doorstep of the people and ensure swift, transparent, and effective redressal of public grievances. Through these camps, a direct dialogue has been established between the administration and citizens, leading to t
The Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Friday issued closure directions to 16 industrial units located across the National Capital Region (NCR) after detailed inspections revealed gross and persistent violations, according to an official release by
The Government of India launched the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) nationwide on January 1, 2017. Under this scheme, Rs. 5,000/- is provided as a cash incentive for the first child, and ₹6,000/- is provided for the second child (if a girl) through Direct Benefit Transfer (DB