Jaishankar to embark on 2-day visit to Nepal; focus on expanding ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will pay a two-day visit to Nepal beginning Thursday with an aim to boost cooperation in an array of areas including hydro-power, connectivity, digital payments and trade. It is expected that both sides will sign an agreement on the modalities that would facilitate Nepal exporting 10,000 megawatt of power to India in the next 10 years in line with a decision taken by the leadership of the two countries in June.

ARREST IN RAM TEMPLE CASE: KARNATAKA GOVT REGISTERING FALSE CHARGES: BJP

The BJP held protests in Karnataka on Wednesday over the arrest of a Hindu activist in connection with a 31-year-old case related to Ram temple agitation as the Congress government justified its action dubbing him a criminal suspect with multiple charges.

KEY CONGRESS MEET TODAY TO CHALK OUT DETAILS OF RAHUL GANDHI'S 'NYAY YATRA'

The detailed schedule of Rahul Gandhi's upcoming 'Bharat Nyay Yatra' will be decided on Thursday. This yatra would start from Manipur's Imphal from January 14 and will end in Mumbai on 20 March.

NIA arrests key suspect in murder of Karni Sena chief

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday arrested a key suspect during extensive raids at 31 places across Haryana and Rajasthan in the case related to the murder of Shri Rashtriya Rajput Karni Sena chief Sukhdev Singh Gogamedi.

India raises concern over nuke arms security in Pakistan

While India and Pakistan exchanged a list of their nuclear installations this week through diplomatic channels in New Delhi and Islamabad, the Indian side used the occasion to ask the Pakistani officials to \"ensure safety and security of nuclear arms\" with terror organisations increasing activities in the country.

HARIPRASAD KICKS ROW, SAYS GODHRA-TYPE INCIDENT MAY HAPPEN

As preparations for the Ayodhya Ram Mandir inauguration ceremony on January 22 are in full swing, political figures are engaging in a heated debate over the security arrangements for the event.

SC INTRODUCES SOP FOR GOVT OFFICIALS' COURT APPEARANCES ACROSS COUNTRY

The Supreme Court on Wednesday laid down a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to provide guidance to High Courts nationwide regarding the summoning of government officials for personal appearances in the courts.

No need for SIT probe Adani-Hindenburg into row: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court's decision on Wednesday has given a big relief to the Adani Group. The Supreme Court in its judgment said that the Hindenburg case cannot serve as a basis to challenge the investigation by capital markets regulator SEBI.

NO SC RELIEF TO MAHUA; LS SECRETARY GENERAL ASKED TO REPLY ON HER PLEA

The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought a response from the Lok Sabha secretary general on a plea filed by Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra, challenging her expulsion from the Lower House, but did not allow her the immediate interim relief of participating in the House sessions.

Truck drivers resuming work, normalcy to return in a day or two: AIMTC

Truck drivers, who went on strike to protest against the new stringent law on hit-and-run cases, have started coming back to work and normalcy will return in a day or two, truckers' body All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) said on Wednesday.

I.N.D.I.A. BLOC HELL-BENT ON HURTING PEOPLE'S FAITH: PM MODI

The alliance wants full freedom in Kerala for looting, says PM.

Australia eyes fitting farewell to Warner with series sweep

In order to bid farewell to their star batter, David Warner, Australia will look to finish the series on a high with a clean sweep to the Test series against Pakistan played at the Sydney Cricket Ground starting Wednesday.

RUSSIA RAINS MISSILES ON 2 UKRAINIAN CITIES, 4 DEAD,SCORES INJURED

Russia on Tuesday rained missiles on Ukraine’s two main cities, killing four people and injuring dozens while 250,000 consumers in the capital region were left without power in near-freezing temperatures.

'Renewed Russia-North Korea military cooperation poses threat to global security'

Several analysts have raised concerns that the renewed military cooperation between North Korea and Russia in 2023 could increase threats to global security in the coming years, Voice of America (VOA) reported.

DELHI HIGH COURT REFUSED TO ENTERTAIN PIL SEEKING URGENT IMPLEMENTATION OF WOMEN’S RESERVATION BILL] 2024 LOK SABHA POLLS

The Delhi High Court in the case MS. Yogamaya M.G. v. Union Of India & Ors observed and has refused to entertain a public interest litigation wherein seeking urgent implementation of the 'Women's Reservation Bill, 2023' in order to ensure the reservation of 33% seats for women in the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.

HIT-AND-RUN LAW: WHY BUS & TRUCK OPERATORS WENT ON A STRIKE?

Protests by transporters and auto drivers are erupting opposing the proposed tightening of Section 104 in recent legislative changes.

PM MODI ASSURES FULL SUPPORT TO FLOOD-HIT TN AFTER CYCLONE MICHAUNG

Addressing a public event in Tiruchirappalli on Tuesday, PM Modi said, \"2023 may be behind us now but the last few weeks of the year gone by were especially difficult for the people of Tamil Nadu.

CM KEJRIWAL GIVES NOD TO SET UP NEW INDUSTRIAL HUB AT RANI KHERA

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved proposal C on Tuesday to establish an eco-friendly industrial hub at Rani Khera in northwest Delhi, as stated in an official release.

MHA LIKELY TO NOTIFY THREE CRIMINAL LAWS BEFORE JANUARY 26

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is all set to notify the three new criminal justice acts replacing colonial laws namely the IPC, the CrPC and the Evidence Act before January 26, official sources said.

ROHIT SHARMA'S DILEMMA AS TEAM INDIA AIMS TO BOUNCE BACK AGAINST SA

Rohit Sharma, leading the team, must tap into his strategic prowess as India seeks to level the series against South Africa and maintain relevance in the World Championship points table during the upcoming second Test.

5 DEAD AS AIRCRAFT CATCHES FIRE AFTER COLLIDING WITH A COAST GUARD PLANE AT JAPANESE AIRPORT

In a devastating incident at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday, a Japan Airlines (JAL) aircraft collided with a Japan Coast Guard plane, resulting in a fiery crash that claimed the lives of five Coast Guard members, Kyodo News reported.

Congress’s Jaya Thakur challenges CJI exclusion from CEC appointment panel in SC

Congress leader Jaya Thakur on Tuesday the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023, which omitted the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel for election commissioners.

JAISHANKAR LASHES ROMANTICISM OF NEHRUVIAN ERA WITH CHINA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reiterated that India should deal with China on the basis of realism and asserted that the relationship should be based on the three mutual understandings- respect, sensitivity, and interest.

Centre boosting surveillance of infectious diseases:Mandaviya

Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya said on Tuesday that the Indian government is committed to strengthening the surveillance of infectious diseases and outbreak response through the strengthening of the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC).

BJP to protest against reopening of 31-yr-old case, arrest of Hindu activist

In a press conference held at the BJP state office \"Jagannath Bhavan\" in Malleswaram on Tuesday, party state President B.Y. Vijayendra expressed strong condemnation for the Congress-led Karnataka government's decision to reopen a 31-year-old case in Hubli and the subsequent arrest of a Hindu activist Srikanth Pujari.

Make break-up of caste survey data public: SC to Bihar

The Supreme Court on Tuesday directed the Bihar government to make the break-up of the caste survey data public, allowing those aggrieved to challenge the findings.

Advertisement of greatness not enough to become great: Priyanka

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party BJP over violence in Manipur, saying advertisements of greatness won't be enough to become great.

‘Kamal Sakhis’ to power BJP’s mega women outreach

\"Kamal Sakhis\" or women supporters of the BJP have been identified as key players in scoring a hat-trick of victories for the party in parliamentary elections as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah push workers on the ground to increase enrolment of women voters ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha contest.

BJP PINS HOPE ON TEESRI BAAR MODI SARKAR, AB KI BAAR 400 PAAR

The BJP, in its meeting on Tuesday, has decided on a new slogan, \"Teesri baar Modi Sarkar, ab ki baar 400 paar' for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, party sources said.

TRANSPORTERS AGREE TO RESUME WORK AFTER DAY OF CHAOS ACROSS INDIA

Private transport operators claim the law discourages drivers and may lead to unjust punishments.