'Northern border stable, but sensitive'

The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande, said on Thursday that the security situation on the northern border is stable but sensitive. The Army Chief was speaking at the Annual Press conference ahead of Army Day on January 15.

'SMART BANGLADESH' BY 2041, SAYS NEWLY-ELECTED PM SHEIKH HASINA

The advancement of Bangladesh is now unstoppable with the re-election of Awami League to power, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said on Wednesday, and pledged to build a ‘Smart Bangladesh’ by 2041 as outlined in the party’s election manifesto.

US, UK Forces Thwart 21 Houthi Drones, Missiles In Red Sea

Houthi rebels from Yemen launched 18 drones over the southern Red Sea, according to US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM), marking the armed group’s 26th attack on international trade channels in the previous seven weeks, reported Al Jazeera.

IPL Likely To Be Held In India, No Plans To Shift Venue

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is likely to be held in India even as the country goes to elections, according to a BCCI source.

'We should be proud': Alyssa Healy after defeating India in T20I series

After winning the threematch T20I series against India Women 2-1, Australia Women skipper Alyssa Healy discussed the team's success in the white-ball format against the hosts.

IYER TO PLAY FOR MUMBAI IN RANJI TROPHY 2024 AHEAD OF ENGLAND TEST SERIES

Star India batter, Shreyas Iyer is set to play for Mumbai in the second round fixture of the Ranji Trophy 2024 against Andhra Pradesh beginning on Friday ahead of the home Test series against England.

COURT QUESTIONS TRUMP'S CLAIM OF IMMUNITY FROM PROSECUTION

Reports indicated that United States federal appeals panel has expressed deep scepticism over Donald Trump’s immunity from prosecution for trying to overturn the 2020 elections, raising the potentially extreme implications of absolute presidential immunity.

Maldives, China sign 21 pacts after Muizzu-Xi meet amid India tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held talks with his Maldivian counterpart Mohamed Muizzu after which the two countries signed 20 key agreements and elevated their bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership.

Allahabad High Court (DB) referred Matters Involving Lawyers Accused Of Land Grabbing To CJ For Nomination Of Bench For Regular Hearing

The Allahabad High Court in the case Anil Kumar Khanna vs. State Of U.P. Thru. Prin. Secy. Home Lko. And Others along with connected matters observed and has referred a bunch of cases which involves lawyers who is being accused of land grabbing to the Chief Justice to nominate a specific bench that will be responsible for the regular hearing of these cases.

SC COLLEGIUM RECOMMENDED APPOINTMENT OF ADVOCATE PRANAV SHAILESH TRIVEDI AS THE JUDGE OF GUJARAT HIGH COURT

The Supreme Court Collegium recommended the appointment of Advocate, Pranav Shailesh Trivedi for the appointment as the Judge of Gujarat High Court.

LAKSHADWEEP AIMS TOURISM GROWTH AMIDST MALDIVIAN POST-PM MODI VISIT CONTROVERSY

Amid the row over the disparaging remarks by Maldivian ministers and government officials against Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his recent visit to Lakshadweep, the administration in the Indian archipelago stated it was working on plans to expand its tourism activities.

HIMACHAL GETS TWO NEW MINISTERS, CABINET STRENGTH GOES UP TO 11

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday allotted department portfolios to two new ministers -- Yadvinder Goma and Rajesh Dharmani.

Uttar Pradesh emerging as country's most progressive state: CM Yogi

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Wednesday that those involved in nepotism, caste-based politics, and division had caused an identity crisis for the youth of Uttar Pradesh.

India, UAE to tap new propositions from industry, business to enhance partnership

India and UAE are ambitiously charting a course to expand bilateral trade to USD 100 billion and both the countries are looking for newer propositions from industry and business to further enhance their partnership.

MP HC permits termination of teenage rape victim's pregnancy

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted permission for the termination of the pregnancy of a teenage rape victim beyond eight weeks.

START-UP CEO, ACCUSED OF KILLLING SON. IN POLICE CUSTODY FOR 6 DAYS

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Wednesday said that the investigation is continuing into the case in which a four-year-old boy in Goa was murdered allegedly by his mother who was subsequently arrested from Karnataka’s Chitradurga.

Navy Chief unveils first indigenously manufactured Drishti 10 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

Indian Navy’s Chief, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, unveiled the indigenous creation of the Drishti 10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, manufactured by Adani Defence and Aerospace at their Aerospace Park in Hyderabad. This UAV is set to journey from Hyderabad to Porbandar for integration into naval maritime operations.

COURT TO HEAR BAIL PLEA OF ACCUSED ON JANUARY 16

A Delhi court on Wednesday fixed January 16 for hearing arguments on the bail application of Neelam Azad, arrested in the Parliament security breach case.

Gopal Rai issues order to restart functioning of smog tower

In response to mounting criticism from the opposition over escalating pollution in the national capital, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced that he has instructed the reinstatement of operations for the city’s sole smog tower at Connaught Place.

DELHI HC SEEKS LG SAXENA'S STANCE ON DCPCR PLEA

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought the stand of the city lieutenant governor on a petition filed by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR).

POSITIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN CONGRESSAAP SEAT NEGOTIATIONS: BHARADWAJ

As seat-sharing talks are going on between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha polls, Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj said that the discussions between the two parties are going on positively.

Antiques of Gandhi family': BJP leader on Sam's 'Rajiv's palm' remark

Indian Overseas Congress chairman Sam Pitroda remarked that former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi experienced his palm bleeding after shaking hands with around 5,000 people, mainly comprising working-class individuals with calloused skin.

KARTI CHIDAMBARAM FACES PARTY ACTION FOR FAVORING PM MODI'S POPULARITY

Congress leader Karti Chidambaram, son of former Union Minister P Chidambaram, received a showcause notice from his party for stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi surpasses Rahul Gandhi in popularity.

CONG NOT EVEN ELIGIBLE AS OPPOSITION PARTY: NADDA

BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday criticised the Congress, saying they are “not eligible” of becoming the country’s opposition party due to their response to the recent Maldives controversy.

BHARAT JODO NYAY YATRA TO START FROM MANIPUR ONLY: CONGRESS

The Congress today made it categorically clear that the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will start from Manipur only on January 14, notwithstanding the hurdles being created against it.

ROHINGYAS CARRIED IN CONTAINERS TO SETTLE THEM IN DIFFERENT STATES

Several Rohingyas were carried in cargo containers to settle them illegally in Haryana, Rajasthan and eight other Indian states, it is learnt.

UK TO DEPLOY ROYAL NAVY WARSHIPS IN INDIAN OCEAN

United Kingdom is planning to deploy royal navy warships in Indian Ocean region (IOR) later this year amid China’s aggressive activities.

BUSINESS LEADERS FROM INDIA AND ABROAD SAY COMMITTED TO GUJARAT

Several global business leaders praised PM Modi’s visionary approach during the global summit.

MAHARASHTRA SPEAKER RULES SHINDE FACTION 'REAL SHIV SENA'

Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday rejected the disqualification cross petitions filed by rival Shiv Sena groups in a crucial verdict and noted that the Shinde faction was real Shiv Sena following the June 2022 split in the party.

NIA ARRESTS KEY SUSPECT ABSCONDING FOR 13 YEARS

National Investigation Agency (NIA) Wednesday apprehended the key and final absconding accused in the professor palmchopping case in Kerala, marking the successful conclusion of its investigation into the heinous incident.