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Postal ballot boxes to be opened only on counting day: BMC clarifies after
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Thursday clarified that postal ballot boxes will be taken out of the strong room only on the day of counting, January 16, 2026, alongside Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), following allegations by former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv
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British High Commission in India extends wishes on 78th Army Day
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Army Day is commemorated every year on January 15 to remember the occasion of Field Marshal KM Cariappa taking over the command of the Indian Army from British Commander-in-Chief, General Sir FRR Bucher, in 1949 and becoming the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of Independent India.
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16 Indian ship crew detained in Iran, family appeals to PM Modi
Updated : 6 months ago IST
After 16 Indian crew members of the vessel MT Valiant Roar were taken into custody by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC, the family of Third Engineer Ketan Mehta has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for rescuing their son.
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Karnataka's GI-tagged Bananas, Betel Leaves, and Limes exported to Maldive
Updated : 6 months ago IST
In a landmark move for India's agricultural diplomacy and trade, three of Karnataka's Geographical Indication (GI) tagged products--the Nanjangud Rasabale Banana, Mysore Betel Leaves, and Indi Lime--have been exported to the Maldives, stated Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce & Industr
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28th CSPOC "a major opportunity" to showcase India's growth: Chhattisgarh
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday inaugurated the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), 2026, at the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan. The high-level conference, chaired by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, featuring 61 Speakers and Presiding Offi
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"Shameless govt...That's why they want ONOE": Uddhav Thackeray on alleged
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday raised concerns about the Maharashtra Municipal Corporation Elections 2026, citing issues with voter lists, removable ink, and old EVM machines.
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Karnataka Govt to challenge scrapping of MGNREGA, says state minister Priy
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge on Thursday said that the state government would challenge the scrapping of the MGNREGA scheme constitutionally and legally, and would also take the issue to the people's court.
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Presidents of European Commission, European Council to be chief guests at
Updated : 6 months ago IST
European Council President Antonio Luis Santos da Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will pay a three-day State Visit to India from January 25 to 27 and will be Chief Guests at the 77th Republic Day celebrations.
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PM Modi Praised NGO SayTrees Launches First Soil Testing Facility to Help
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Anantapur (Andhra Pradesh) [India], January 15: Following a recent mention by Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Mann Ki Baat, recognising SayTrees' work in environmental restoration and lake rejuvenation, SayTrees Environmental Trust has announced a farmer-focused initiative this
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"Salute brave soldiers of Indian Army": Israeli Ambassador extends greetin
Updated : 6 months ago IST
On the occasion of the 78th Indian Army Day, Israel's Ambassador Reuven Azar praised the Indian Army's bravery and reaffirmed cooperation between India and Israel on Thursday.
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"Height of Shamelessness!": MP Swati Maliwal slams Bhagwant Mann over alle
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Through an official X post, she said, "Millions of rupees stashed away in Australia, and yet he goes to gurdwaras, temples, government meetings, and Parliament after drinking alcohol. A man who gives places in his government to thieves and thugs is now making vile statements and accusatio
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Deadly crane collapse in Thailand: dozens killed, India condoles loss of l
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The accident occurred at approximately 9:05 a.m. local time in Ban Thanon Khot, Sikhio district, often locally referred to as Korat, when a large launching gantry crane used in building an elevated section of the high-speed rail project suddenly fell onto the Bangkok-Ubon Ratchathani passeng
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