New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday slammed the government’s “midnight decision” to select Gyanesh Kumar as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and called it “disrespectful and discourteous”. On his social media handle X, Rahul Gandhi said, “By violating the Supreme Court order and removing the…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) Former Prime Minister of United Kingdom Rishi Sunak visited the Parliament House here on Tuesday. Sunak, was accompanied by his wife Akshata Murty, daughters Krishna and Anoushka and Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murthy. He was welcomed by the Lok Sabha Secretary General Utpal Kumar Singh, an official statement said. During…
Prayagraj, Feb 18 (UNI) As rumours regarding the extension of Maha Kumbh fair till March due to the massive crowd circulate on social media, the Prayagraj District Magistrate Ravindra Mandar on Tuesday categorically dismissed the claims, calling them baseless. Mandar clarified that the Maha Kumbh follows a predetermined schedule based on auspicious timings and the…
The Chairperson and the founder of the Reliance foundation, Mrs. Nita Ambani was conferred with the prestigious Governor’s Citation by the Hon’ble Maura Healey, Governor of Massachusetts, recognizing her as a visionary leader, compassionate philanthropist, and true global changemaker. The citation honours Mrs. Ambani’s lifelong dedication to transformative impact across education, healthcare, sports, arts, culture,…
Buenos Aires, Feb 18 (UNI) Teenager Joao Fonseca won his first ATP Tour title at the Argentina Open on Sunday, announcing himself as one of tennis’ brightest talents. The 18-year-old Brazilian became the 10th-youngest player to win an ATP Tour title as he stunned home favorite Francisco Cerúndolo 6-4, 7-6(1) in Buenos Aires, according to…
Ankara, Feb 18 (UNI) Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told US Special Presidential Envoy for Russia and Ukraine Keith Kellogg and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference that Ankara was ready to host peace talks on Ukraine, the Turkiye daily reported on Tuesday. Fidan also met with…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted interim protection from arrest to YouTuber Ranveer Allahabadia in connection with multiple FIRs filed in Mumbai, Guwahati, and Jaipur over alleged obscene remarks made by him during an episode of the online show India’s Got Latent. A bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani to Hyderabad House on Tuesday for bilateral talks after which several MoUs are set to be inked. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X: “PM @narendramodi warmly welcomed HH Sheikh @TamimbinHamad Al-Thani, Amir of the…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) India and Qatar decided to elevate their ties to a Strategic Partnership with focus on trade, energy, investments and innovation, following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani in Hyderabad House here today. The MEA spokesperson said in a post on X…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (UNI) The Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan Tuesday morning, ahead of holding talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi and President Droupadi Murmu welcomed the Qatari Amir to Rashtrapati Bhavan where he was accorded a guard of honour….
