New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today celebrated the sixth anniversary of the Jal Jeevan Mission, a flagship government initiative, stating that it has brought significant change to millions of households by providing access to safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections. The Prime Minister also highlighted that the…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) The recent increase of 25% tariffs by the United States on Indian rice has forced Indian exporters to quickly adapt and renegotiate prices with American buyers. This is likely to raise food prices for consumers in the US, said Dev Garg, Vice President of the Indian Rice Exporters Federation (IREF)…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) In a strong reaffirmation of the principle that “no one is above the law,” the Supreme Court today overturned the bail granted to Kannada film star Darshan Thoogudeepa, actress Pavitra Gowda, and five other accused in the sensational Renukaswamy murder case. The other accused whose bail now stands revoked are…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Heavy rains have led to waterlogging and traffic congestion in many parts of Delhi. Areas such as Lajpat Nagar, RK Puram, Lodhi Road, and the Delhi-Haryana border witnessed heavy showers. An orange alert has been issued in many districts of Uttarakhand from August 14 to August 17. IMD said, “There…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) The Supreme Court today reserved its order on a high-stakes controversy over stray dog management in Delhi-NCR, a case that has gripped public attention across India, sparking emotional debates on safety, animal rights, and municipal responsibility. The three-judge bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath, Justice Sandeep Mehta and Justice NV Anjaria…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today recalled the upheaval and pain endured by countless people during partition in 1947 and said it is day to honour their grit, their ability to face unimaginable loss and still find the strength to start afresh. Remembering the day as ‘Partition Horrors Remembrance Day’ the…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) Remembering the horrors of the Partition of India in 1947, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today paid tribute to those who endured the “horrific consequences” of hatred and violence, assuring that the government is fully committed to further strengthening social harmony in the country. As India marks Partition Horrors Remembrance Day,…
Dimapur, Aug 14 (UNI) NSCN (IM) general secretary today reiterated that Nagalim history, territory, sovereignty, national flag, constitution and integration of Naga contiguous areas are non-negotiable. In his speech on the “79th Naga Independence Day”, Muivah reminded the Naga people of the 23rd year of signing of the Amsterdam Joint Communique on July 11, 2002,…
New Delhi, Aug 14 (UNI) President Droupadi Murmu today said Operation Sindoor was a test case of Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence sector and will go down in history as an example in humanity’s fight against terrorism. In her address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day the President said what was…
Puri, Aug 14 (UNI) Padma Shri award-winning sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik today unveiled an impressive 8-foot-high sand sculpture at Puri Beach, Odisha, commemorating Operation Sindoor and celebrating the vision of a progressive, empowered India. Crafted with around 10 tons of sand, the sculpture carried the powerful message “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” Through symbolic artistry, it…
