Brussels/New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is visiting Brussels, today met the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium Maxime Prevot, during which he welcomed Belgium’s support and solidarity with India in combatting terrorism. In a post on X, the EAM also said that he appreciated the strong momentum…
New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) In a major crackdown on drug trafficking networks in the North Eastern Region, a joint team of DRI, Customs, Assam Rifles and Manipur Police seized drugs and cash worth approximately Rs 55.52 cr in Churachandpur District of Manipur, an official statement said here on Monday. The operation, codenamed “Operation White…
New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) The government has notified Special Economic Zones (SEZ) reforms to boost semi-conductor and electronics component manufacturing sectors in the country. The amendments notified by the Department of Commerce, will boost high-tech manufacturing, spur growth of semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem and create high skilled jobs, an official spokesperson said here on Monday….
New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) As the Narendra Modi-led NDA government marked the first anniversary of its third-term on Monday, BJP National President JP Nadda described the economic and social strides in India under the Prime Minister’s leadership as achievements that will be remembered in “golden letters”. Speaking at a press conference at the BJP…
New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday hailed the 11 years of the Modi government as a “golden period marked by unwavering resolve, tireless endeavour, and dedicated public service”. On his social media handle X, Shah said, “In these 11 years of service, India has witnessed a transformative era of…
New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that with ‘collective participation’ of 140 crore people and backed by good governance during his tenure, India witnessed rapid transformation across diverse sectors leading to progress and ‘Ease of Living’. As he completes eleven years in office on Monday, the Prime Minister said…
New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) To address increasing land erosion caused by the Brahmaputra river in the fragile ecosystem of Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, the Central wildlife panel has approved the diversion of a section of forest land from the UNESCO World Heritage site to implement anti-erosion measures. The bio-diversity hotspot is home to iconic…
New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday refused to grant an urgent hearing on a plea filed by a Karnataka-based theatre association seeking protection against alleged threats from fringe groups over the screening of Kamal Haasan’s new film Thug Life. A bench comprising justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and Manmohan dismissed the request…
New Delhi, Jun 9 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday granted interim protection from arrest to two Madhya Pradesh-based journalists who alleged custodial torture, caste-based abuse, and death threats from Bhind police officials, including Superintendent of Police Asit Yadav. The petitioners, journalists Shashikant Jatav and Amarkant Singh Chouhan, approached the apex court under Article 32…
New Delhi, June 9 (UNI) Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday hit out at the Modi government alleging that the past 11 years have deeply harmed “Indian democracy, the economy, and the country’s social fabric”. In a statement on social media platform X, Kharge accused the BJP-RSS alliance of systematically weakening constitutional institutions and undermining…
