New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi has successfully concluded his official two-nation visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Sri Lanka. The four-day visit, which culminated on January 8, was aimed at reinforcing India’s commitment to deepening defence cooperation, enhancing military-to-military engagement and strengthening strategic…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) India today brushed aside the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the International Solar Alliance, saying New Delhi will continue to advance the ISA’s goals of promoting solar energy deployment and cooperation among its 125 member countries. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, answering questions at the weekly media briefing, asked…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday accused the Opposition of targeting her with personal remarks and baseless allegations, saying she was pained by the way a woman chief minister was targeted. Speaking during the discussion on the Lieutenant Governor’s address in the Delhi Assembly, she alleged that she was…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday slammed New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for his letter to jailed Indian student activist Umar Khalid, saying it would be better if he focuses instead on his responsibilities as Mayor. The MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, in his first media briefing of the new…
New Delhi, January 8, (UNI) The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the 02/25 batch was held at INS Chilka, marking the successful culmination of 16 weeks of ab-initio training. The trainees passed out in a striking post-sunset ceremonial parade, symbolising their transformation into disciplined, resilient, and combat-ready Naval professionals. In a statement issued here, the…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) India on Friday reiterated that its energy decisions are guided by the need to secure ‘affordable energy’ for its 1.4 billion people, in response to a proposed bill in the United States Congress seeking to impose a 500 per cent duty on countries that continue to purchase Russian oil. Reacting…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) Home Minister Amit Shah today inaugurated the National IED (Improvised Explosive Device ) Data Management System (NIDMS) of the elite anti-terror force National Security Guard (NSG) in New Delhi through video conferencing on Friday. Besides the home minister, the Home Secretary, Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Director General of…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) In a case of collusive corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended two accused persons, including one public servant, a Joint Director of Central Power Research Institute, Bengaluru, while transacting a bribe amount of Rs 9.5 Lakh. The CBI registered the instant case on January 8 against Rajaram…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Friday continued its extensive hearing in the stray dogs management case, weighing concerns of public safety against animal welfare and the need for humane population control measures. The matter was thereafter adjourned to January 13, 2026. A Bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V….
New Delhi, Jan 9 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorare (ED), Kolkata Zonal Office on Friday said that they have filed a chargesheet against Arun Saraf, G D Mining Private Limited and others before a Special Court. The ED said that it has also attached 149 immovable properties worth Rs. 8.26 Crore held by G D Mining…
