NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, effective immediately. Dhankhar, who assumed office in August 2022, tendered his resignation on Monday, citing health reasons and the need to follow medical advice. In his resignation letter submitted under Article 67(a) of the Constitution, Dhankhar stated, “To prioritise health care…
New Delhi, India – The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated preparations for the election of a new Vice President following the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar. Dhankhar, who took office in August 2022, submitted his resignation on Monday night, citing health concerns and the need to prioritize medical advice. In his resignation letter addressed…
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially confirmed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the Chief Guest at the Maldives’ Independence Day celebrations on July 26, 2025. This significant diplomatic visit comes amidst a period of efforts to strengthen bilateral ties between India and the island nation. According to statements from…
NEW DELHI: Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Shashi Tharoor on Saturday asserted that the nation is supreme and political parties are merely a means to improve the country. Speaking at a private event on the theme of ‘Peace, Unity, and National Development,’ Tharoor reiterated that the goal of any party should be to build a…
New Delhi, July 18: – The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has formally announced its departure from the opposition INDIA bloc, stating that the alliance was intended solely for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh confirmed the move, saying the party will not attend the upcoming INDIA bloc meeting scheduled before Parliament’s…
NEW DELHI: In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the horrific Pahalgam terror attack of April 22, an eyewitness has reported that the terrorists fired celebratory shots into the air immediately after killing 26 civilians in the Baisaran Valley. This brazen act, described by security sources, underscores the defiant nature of the perpetrators….
New Delhi, India – July 14, 2025 – The Supreme Court of India on Monday urged both the states and the Central government to devise mechanisms for regulating hate speech, but stressed that such measures must not infringe upon the fundamental right to freedom of expression. The observation came during a hearing on a plea…
NEW DELHI – July 12, 2025 – India is devising strategies to overcome the current dependence on China for rare earth element magnets, specifically Neodymium, by announcing plans to develop indigenous production capabilities. The Indian government is preparing a scheme to offer subsidies worth ₹1,345 crore (approximately $160 million USD) to domestic manufacturers of Neodymium…
AHMEDABAD– July 12:The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) of India has released a 15-page preliminary report concerning the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which tragically claimed 260 lives. The report reveals that both engines of the aircraft shut down within moments of takeoff, with Engine 1 and Engine 2 fuel…
New Delhi, July 10: Senior Congress leader and Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor has triggered a fresh round of political debate by publishing a strongly worded article marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency declared by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975. In the essay, Tharoor describes the Emergency as a “dark chapter” in…
