New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) The Election Commission today said that approximately 3.80 lakh applications have been submitted by first-time voters aged 18 and above during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar, marking a significant step towards increased youth participation in the democratic process. The process of filing claims and…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today strongly criticised the Opposition for their protest against the Constitution Amendment Bill 2025, accusing them of rejecting morality in favour of “nirlajjta” (shamelessness). “When the entire nation has embraced this instrument of morality and good governance, a small section of the Opposition is openly…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) today said that they have arrested one Amit Ashok Thepade in connection with an ongoing investigation related to a bank fraud of Rs.117.06 Crore involving Canara Bank. The arrest was made from a five star hotel where the accused was reportedly hiding. The arrest was made…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) In a latest update in connection with the Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Attack case, it has been learnt that the main accused in the case , Rajeshbhai wanted to slit the throat of the CM. According to sources, Rajeshbhai confessed that his intention was to slit the Chief Minister and…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that India is setting up a 100-bed super-specialty hospital in Suva as well as Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Fiji, and will contribute to strengthening of the South Pacific Island nation’s maritime security. In his media statement, following talks with visiting Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) India and Fiji today signed seven MoUs/Agreements including for setting up of a Super-Specialty Hospital in Fiji and for supply of medicines under the Jan Aushadhi Scheme. The MoUs were inked following delegation level talks between Prime Minister Modi and visiting Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka, who is here on a…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) The Supreme Court today directed five comedians, including Samay Raina, to publish their apology on their YouTube channels and other social media platforms for making insensitive jokes about persons with disabilities (PwDs). A Bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a petition filed by SMA Cure…
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Chief of Integrated Defence Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will participate in the annual Chiefs of Defence Conference during his visit to Thailand from August 26 to 28. The event is being jointly hosted by the United States Indo-Pacific Command and Royal Thai Armed Forces, a Defence Ministry statement said….
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) The Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) challenging the Karnataka High Court’s order granting bail to Saleem Khan, accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for his alleged links with the ‘Al-Hind’ organisation. A Bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice K.V….
New Delhi, Aug 25 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today welcomed visiting Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka at Hyderabad House, ahead of holding talks that are set to focus on climate resilience, renewable energy, digital transformation, health, education, and people-to-people ties. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: “Welcoming an important Global South…
