New Delhi, May 19 (UNI) In a rare gesture, Vice President Jagadeep Dhankhar visited the residence of former Prime Minister HD Deve Gowda on Tuesday morning to exchange birthday greetings, as both leaders celebrated their birthdays on May 18. The Vice President arrived at the former Prime Minister’s residence on Saptarjung Lane where the two…
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said the recent understanding between India and Pakistan was a result of direct dialogue between the two nations, with no interference or mediation by anyone. “There was no interference or mediation but when such a thing happens in the world, people try to…
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the 78th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva via video conferencing and said that this year’s theme, ‘One World for Health,’ reflects India’s vision for global health. The future of a healthy world depends on inclusion, an integrated vision, and collaboration,”…
New Delhi, May 20, (UNI) In a significant hearing on Tuesday, the Supreme Court examined petitions challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 for over three hours, focusing primarily on the issue of interim relief. A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih heard arguments centred on whether to grant a…
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) India’s zero tolerance against the menace of terrorism needs to be forcefully conveyed to the international community by members of the All-Party Delegation who have been deputed to various countries to brief them about Operation Sindoor. This was conveyed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to three of the seven All-Party…
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday said her government is committed to providing all facilities to Delhi sportspersons, including financial support, so that they don’t lag behind in any field. After inaugurating the Delhi Games-2025 at Talkatora Stadium here today, CM Gupta said that the players of Delhi should…
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail to Suman Shaik, a Bangladeshi national, who was arrested in connection with a human-trafficking case involving alleged infiltration and trafficking of foreign nationals into India through the porous India-Bangladesh border. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice NV Singh observed that the…
The Hague/New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Netherlands’ PM Dick Schoof today expressed support for India’s fight against terrorism in the wake of the horrific attack last month in Pahalgam, and also said it is good that the violence between India and Pakistan did not escalate further. The Netherlands PM said this during his meeting with…
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) The government on Tuesday extended the tenure of senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Tapan Kumar Deka as Director of Intelligence Bureau for one year. According to the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, the tenure of Deka, a 1988 batch officer of the Himachal Pradesh Cadre, has been extended for…
New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Rajasthan on May 22 during which he will lay the foundation stone for and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over Rs 26,000 crore in Palana, Bikaner. During his visit, the Prime Minister will also undertake darshan at Karni Mata temple in Deshnoke. According to…
