Venugopal was addressing a gathering in Thiruvananthapuram, where he pointed out that under the old law, the Centre had to bear 100% of the wage component; however, under the new amendment, the Centre will bear only 60%, with the remaining 40% to be borne by the state.
"Operation Sindoor was the best example of tri-service synergy under clear-cut political directive and full freedom to act or respond," General Dwivedi said while addressing a press conference in Delhi, adding that the military response operation remains ongoing.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday noted down "four broad priorities" guiding India's BRICS 2026 Chairship, stating that "resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability" are the precedents that will lead the 18th summit of the grouping.
In a post on social media platform X, Malviya accused the interim government of failing to curb attacks on Hindus and other minorities, including Christians and Buddhists, and of not offering any reassurance to the affected communities.
Iran's top cyberspace authority on Monday announced that access to the global internet will remain restricted in the country until officials are satisfied that full security has been restored amid widespread anti-government rallies driven by soaring inflation, economic hardship and mounting
"The territory you mentioned belongs to China. It's fully justified for China to conduct infrastructure construction on its own territory," Mao said when asked about border issues and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh welcomed the launch of the Bathinda Premier League, saying it will provide opportunities to many players. He praised the initiative by the Punjab government and the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA), and expressed happiness at being part of the event.
Paramount Skydance Corporation has filed a lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) in the Delaware Chancery Court, escalating its challenge to WBD's USD 82.7 billion deal with Netflix.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has said that allegations about Afghan soil being used against Pakistan are grave in nature and must be backed by credible evidence from the federal government, Tolo News reported.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday suggested to youth to make strides in the field of gaming by taking Ramayana, Mahabharat and other stories to the world, saying it will also export India's culture.
The White House remarks came as large demonstrations were reported across provinces, including Azerbaijan province and the central city of Arak, with crowds waving flags and chanting slogans in support of Iran, Press TV reported. The protests and counter-demonstrations follow days of unre