New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) The Indian Army today successfully carried out a combat missile launch of the BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile from a test range in the Bay of Bengal. The launch was executed in a precisely coordinated mission involving a BrahMos unit of Southern Command and elements of the Tri-Services Andaman and Nicobar…
New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) With sweeping procedural reforms taking effect from Monday, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has introduced new guidelines aimed at streamlining the listing of cases before the Supreme Court. Under the revised system, urgent mentioning will now be strictly limited to exceptionally urgent matters such as imminent executions, anticipatory bail,…
New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has voiced concern over the deteriorating health condition of former Bangladesh prime minister Khaleda Zia and offered all possible help towards her recovery. The Prime Minister’s offer of help comes even as Chinese President Xi Jinping has despatched a high-level delegation of Chinese medical specialists to…
Patna, Dec 1 (UNI) In an effort to remain a relevant force in Bihar politics after its embarrassing defeat in the Assembly elections, the Congress has decided to strengthen its organisation from the district level down to the panchayat level — a move that has irked RJD leaders. The decision was taken at a meeting…
New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Monday, extending heartfelt condolences to the people of the island nation following the devastation wrought by Cyclone Ditwah. “The Prime Minister expressed his heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives and widespread devastation in Sri Lanka in…
Srinagar, Dec 1 (UNI) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted simultaneous raids in eight locations in Kashmir Valley as part of its investigation into the Red Fort blast last month that left eleven people dead and several others injured. NIA said teams raided houses including that of Adeel Ahmad Rather in Kulgam, Muzamil…
New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday conducted searches at twelve premises in Maharashtra, including in Mumbai and Nandurbar district. The raids are linked to an investigation into Jamia Ismalia Ishatul Uloom (JIIU), Yemeni citizen Khaled Ibrahim Saleh Al-Khadami, and others. “The probe is based on an FIR and a Charge…
New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) Apart from air pollution, there are grave concerns for the people of Delhi due to rising uranium levels in the city’s groundwater posing grave health risks. Delhi’s groundwater is facing a serious health crisis, with heavy metal contamination among the highest in India. According to the Central Ground Water Board’s…
New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday set a tone of productivity, urging both government and opposition members to utilize the winter session for the country’s benefit. Delivering his customary address at Hans Dwar on Monday morning, marking the commencement of the Parliament’s Winter Session, the Prime Minister emphasized the strength…
New Delhi, Dec 1 (UNI) Congress leaders Jairam Ramesh on Monday sharply criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of undermining parliamentary democracy by refusing to allow discussions on issues of urgent public importance. In a strongly worded statement, Jairam Ramesh blamed the Prime Minister for what he described as the repeated disruption of Parliament’s…
