New Delhi, Jan 27 (UNI) The Joint Parliamentary Committee on Monday cleared the Waqf (Amendment) Bill and approved 14 amendments, despite the Opposition’s objections, which termed it to “subverting the democratic processes.” Speaking to the reporters after the meeting, JPC Chairman and BJP MP Jagdambika Pal said, “The amendments moved by the NDA members in…
Port Louis/New Delhi, Mar 11 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to be conferred with Mauritius’ highest civilian honour, the Grand Commander of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean (GCSK). This was announced by Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam during the Community Reception held for Prime Minister Modi at the Trianon Convention Centre….
United Nations, May 9 (UNI) Russia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations does not have any separate channel for discussing the settlement in Ukraine with the United States, Russian Deputy Ambassador to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy told RIA Novosti. “As for the topic of the Ukrainian settlement, it has not yet been ‘refracted’ to the…
Mastermind arrested from Kanpur Bhopal – In a major breakthrough, Bhopal Cyber Crime Branch has arrested the kingpin of a notorious “digital arrest” scam from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Azad (38), a school dropout with education up to Class 8, had been impersonating an officer from the Delhi Crime Branch to extort money from…
Srinagar, Jan 11 (UNI) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir on January 13 to inaugurate the strategic Z-Morh tunnel in Ganderbal district, security has been significantly ramped up across the valley. According to official sources, the Special Protection Group (SPG), tasked with the Prime Minister’s security, has taken over the…
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate Kerala BJP’s state office and address a meeting of BJP ward representatives at Putharikandam Maidan here today. Around 36,000 ward committee members from eight districts are expected to attend the event in person, while approximately 1.5 lakh participants will join virtually. This marks the…
Jakarta, Jan 28 (UNI) At least four people died, and four others were severely injured in a landslide in Mamuju regency, Indonesia’s West Sulawesi province, according to the country’s disaster authority on Monday. Head of the Mamuju regional disaster mitigation agency, Taslim Sukirno, said the landslide occurred in Mamunyu village at around 11:15 p.m. local…
New Delhi, Aug 26 (UNI) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to visit China for the 25th SCO Summit this week, India is working with members and partners of the grouping to see that the leaders’ joint declaration includes a strong condemnation of terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, a top official said. “The declaration for the…
Bogota, July 17 (UNI) The Hague Group, comprising of about 30 countries took “coordinated legal and diplomatic measures” against Israel, announcing a suspension of trade in weapons and military goods with the Jewish state, as well as a ban on Israeli ships. “We hereby announce the following measures … Prevent the provision or transfer of…
New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today voiced concern over the situation in the aftermath of a 7.7 magnitude earthquake hitting Myanmar and the strong tremors being felt in Thailand. The PM said India stands ready to offer all assistance. In a post on X, the PM said he has asked the…
