PM Modi with Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al Sabah. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday visited Kuwait, marking the first visit by an Indian PM in 43 years. PM Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium as the chief guest where…
AGARTALA: Home minister Amit Shah on Saturday said PM Narendra Modi’s vision and sensitivity for the development of the northeast, particularly the unprecedented expansion of its infrastructure over the past 10 years, has worked to not only cut physical distance but also bridged the distance of hearts between the people of the region and Delhi.Addressing…
AGARTALA: Stating that the northeast has the highest potential for economic growth and is also on its way to becoming India’s export gateway through the Chittagong port, home minister Amit Shah Saturday impressed upon the need for banking policy stakeholders to devise special guidelines keeping in mind the region’s current capacity and as a “responsibility…
MUMBAI: Almost a month after the Maharashtra assembly election results (declared on Nov 23), portfolios in the new Mahayuti govt were allocated on Saturday evening. While CM Devendra Fadnavis has held on to the home portfolio which deputy CM Eknath Shinde was seeking, the Shiv Sena chief succeeded in retaining the key urban development, housing…
NEW DELHI: Election Commission has brought changes in electoral rules to specify that CCTV footage of poll booths will not come under the category of “documents” to be made available to contestants and general public. Before the amendment, the provision under Section 93(2) of the Conduct of Election Rules said “all other papers relating to…
DEHRADUN: The release of Forest Survey of India published ‘India State of Forest Report’, on Saturday, evoked mixed response from experts. Many continued to debate on why the plantation of trees outside forests was not counted as green cover, considering that it is a place that is “habitat to myriad animals and endless microorganism and…
PALANPUR: Three loan sharks allegedly abducted a seven-year-old girl from Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district and sold her off to a person in Rajasthan to recover the money they had lent to her father. All three are arrested and efforts are on to trace the girl, police said. The crime was reported on Dec 19, 2024, when…
Nearly seven Indian nationals were among those who sustained injuries in the Christmas market car attack in Magdeburg, Germany on Friday evening, ANI reported quoting sources.Further, three have been discharged from the hospital.Indian mission is in touch with those “who are injured, as well as their families, and rendering all possible assistance,” the ministry of…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Kuwait on Saturday, highlighted India’s readiness to support the development of a ‘New Kuwait’ with its vast pool of manpower, expertise, and cutting-edge technology. He praised the Indian diaspora for enriching the nation with their skills and contributions.PM Modi, visiting at the invitation of Kuwaiti…
NEW DELHI: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis retained the home ministry along with law and judiciary in the newly sworn-in Maharashtra government, while deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde was entrusted with urban development, housing, and public works. Meanwhile, deputy chief minister and NCP ally Ajit Pawar has been allocated the finance ministry.The portfolio announcement late…
