Punjab Cabinet rejig: Sidhu divested of key local govt dept, gets power portfolio
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Thursday divested Navjot Singh Sidhu of the crucial Local Government department and gave him the Power and New...
Tension in Ludhiana after Shiv Sena workers, Sikh activists confront each other
LUDHIANA: Tension prevailed in Ludhiana on Thursday after Sikh activists and Shiv Sena workers confronted each other over tearing up of a few posters...
Those who look down upon others' religion are 'adhaarmik': Nitish Kumar
PATNA: In a veiled snub to Union minister Giriraj Singh for his 'iftaar' barb, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday asserted that the...
Pak Foreign Secretary Mahmood offers Eid prayers at Jama Masjid
NEW DELHI: Pakistan Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood arrived here on a three-day private visit on Tuesday night, diplomatic sources said. On Wednesday, he offered Eid...
Delhi govt invites suggestions on proposed free travel scheme for women
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has invited suggestions from people on its proposed scheme to make commute for women in public transport buses and...
Gehlot directs officials to ensure proper supply of water and power, conduct weekly review
JAIPUR: Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has directed the chief secretary to ensure proper supply of water and electricity in the state and conduct...
Navy joins search operation for missing AN-32 aircraft
ITANAGAR/NEW DELHI: A long-range maritime reconnaissance aircraft of Indian Navy was deployed on Tuesday as part of a massive search operation to trace an AN-32...
BJP's slogans in Bengal will be 'Jai Maha Kali', 'Jai Shri Ram': Vijayvargiya
KOLKATA: The BJP on Monday said its slogans in West Bengal would be "Jai Shri Ram" and "Jai Maha Kali", and the party would...
A month after Fani, 1.64 lakh families still in darkness
BHUBANESWAR: More than five lakh people of 1.64 lakh households in Odisha's coastal districts continue to struggle with hot and humid weather conditions due...
Prez compliments I&B Ministry for excellent coverage of PM Modi's swearing-in ceremony
NEW DELHI: President Ram Nath Kovind complimented the Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Ministry on Monday for the excellent coverage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's...