Lucknow, Oct 18 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, today flagged off the first batch of BrahMos missiles manufactured at the BrahMos Aerospace unit in Lucknow, warning Pakistan that ”every inch of Pakistani territory is within BrahMos’ reach.” “Our adversaries will no longer be able to escape BrahMos….
New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) The Election Commission of India today announced that polling days for the Bihar Legislative Assembly elections and bye-elections across eight Assembly Constituencies in seven states will be observed as paid holidays. This move aims to remove work-related barriers and encourage maximum voter turnout. The Bihar Assembly elections will be held…
New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) Congress MP Jairam Ramesh today sharply criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining silent amid repeated public statements by US President Donald Trump concerning India’s purchase of Russian oil. In a pointed post on X, Ramesh highlighted what he called a worrying pattern of silence from the Prime Minister on…
New Delhi, Oct 18 (UNI) This festive season, the FASTag annual pass offers a gift option for travellers, ensuring a year of seamless and cashless journeys on National Highways and Expressways across India. Available through the RajmargYatra app, the pass enables effortless travel at over 1,150 toll plazas nationwide, an official statement said. Users can…
New Delhi Oct 18 (UNI) Top Congress leaders, including party president Mallikarjun Kharge, senior leader Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, extended their warm greetings to citizens on the occasion of Dhanteras, wishing happiness, prosperity and good health for all. In a message shared on X, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote, “Heartfelt wishes to all…
New Delhi Oct 18 (UNI) On the occasion of Dhanteras, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to people across the country, praying for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of all citizens. In a post shared on X, PM Modi wrote, “Heartfelt Dhanteras greetings to all my family members in the country. On this…
Kyiv,, Oct 18 (UNI) In one of recent attacks on Ukraine’s trains, 30 people were injured after Russian drones hit a train at a station in Shostka – in the northern Sumy region. Ukraine’s 21,000 km-long railway system is not merely a mode of transport, it is a central pillar of the country’s war effort…
London, Oct 18 (UNI) Prince Andrew has announced that he is giving up all his titles, including the Duke of York, in the wake of controversy generated over his purported links with controversial financier Jeffrey Epstein. Coming under intense pressure over his alleged links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and amidst calls for Buckingham Palace…
Johannesburg, Oct 18 (UNI) A community clinic just north of Johannesburg has become the frontline of a battle in South Africa over whether foreigners can access public health facilities. What started as a small local action in one area in 2022 has spread, with activists from the avowedly anti-migrant group, Operation Dudula, picketing some hospitals…
Jerusalem, Oct 18 (UNI) Israel’s military says another coffin containing the remains of a dead hostage which was handed over to the Red Cross in Gaza is now back in Israel. Posting on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) urged the public to “act with sensitivity and wait for the official identification, which will first…
