Guwahati, May 20: The Assam government has introduced a stringent new policy to ensure timely pension disbursement for retired employees. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that officials responsible for delays or negligence in issuing pensions will now face penalties. In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, the Chief Minister emphasized that retired … Read more
Chennai, May 19: As a nationwide strike by chemists is set to take place on May 20, Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj assured on Tuesday that essential medical services and the supply of medicines in the state will not be affected. Speaking to the media at the Chennai Secretariat, the minister stated that Chief … Read more
Washington, May 19: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to embark on a four-day visit to India starting May 23. According to information shared by the US State Department, Rubio will first travel to Sweden before arriving in India. He expressed his eagerness for the upcoming trip, indicating that he has been looking … Read more
Mumbai, May 19: Maharashtra Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha visited a woman in Malad’s Malvani area who alleged that illegal construction outside her home was blocking her entry and that she was being threatened by members of a particular community. Speaking to the media after the meeting, Lodha stated that two Muslim youths were threatening the … Read more
New Delhi, May 19: Political tensions have escalated in West Bengal ahead of the re-polling in the Falta assembly constituency, following the withdrawal of Trinamool Congress (TMC) candidate Jahangir Khan from the electoral race. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPI-M) have criticized the TMC, labeling it as a … Read more
New Delhi, May 19: Leaders from opposition parties have accused the central government of putting ordinary citizens in a difficult position due to rising fuel prices and inflation. In response, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) defended the situation, labeling it a global crisis affecting economies worldwide. Anurag Dhanda, a leader from the Aam Aadmi Party … Read more
New Delhi, May 19: The Supreme Court delivered a significant ruling on stray dogs on Tuesday, upholding its previous decision to remove stray dogs from public spaces. This ruling has elicited a variety of responses from legal experts and animal rights activists. Advocate Vivek Sharma expressed to reporters that this is a commendable decision by … Read more
Raipur, May 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Tuesday during a press conference in Jagdalpur, Chhattisgarh, that Bastar is now completely free from the fear of Naxalism, marking the beginning of a new chapter in development for the region. He noted the visible enthusiasm, confidence, and hope for the future among the people … Read more
Quetta, May 19: A prominent human rights organization has expressed concern over the increasing human rights violations in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The organization reported ongoing enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings by Pakistani security forces. In its report, the human rights department of the Baloch National Movement, known as ‘Pank’, highlighted that 29 cases of … Read more
Baku, May 19: The 13th World Urban Forum (WUF 13) was inaugurated in Baku, Azerbaijan, featuring the India Pavilion, which highlights the evolving urban landscape of India. The pavilion was opened by Stephen Priessner, the UN Resident Coordinator in India, and Abhay Kumar, the Indian Ambassador. The India Pavilion, developed by the Ministry of Housing … Read more