- Hindu Sena puts up posters near JNU main gate, warns of 'stringent steps if saffron insulted'
The Hindu Sena has put up posters and saffron flags near the main gate of the Jawaharlal Nehru University and surrounding areas close to a week after a clash broke out in a hostel over allegedly serving non-vegetarian food during Ram Navami.
- Battle within USCIRF on putting India on ?red list?
Behind the exchange of words on the state of human rights in each other’s countries between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is a more intense battle being fought in the corridors of United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USC
- CBSE to restore single board exam pattern for class X, XII from next academic year
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to reinstate the pre-pandemic single annual exam format for Classes X and XII from the next academic year, according to a report in The Indian Express.
- CM Mann says sent officers to Delhi for training, sparks row
Facing flak from the Opposition over Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal’s meeting with Punjab’s top officers in his absence, CM Bhagwant Mann today said it was he who sent the officials for “training” to the national capital.
- Gold jewellery looted from family travelling in car
A gang of robbers looted gold ornaments from a car-borne family in wee hours on Tuesday.
- Honda unveils hybrid City; launch in May
Japanese auto major Honda Cars on Thursday unveiled its new offering for the Indian market — City e:HEV sedan, marking its foray into the mainstream strong hybrid electric vehicle segment in the country.
- India on track to becoming $5 trn economy
The focus on capex in the recently announced Budget for the current fiscal will boost manufacturing and tax revenue collection, thereby keeping India on track to becoming a $5 trillion economy, the Finance Ministry said on Thursday.
- Nadda opens BJP office in Gurugram
The state unit of the BJP got a state-of-the-art office in the city, with the party National President JP Nadda inaugurating the same at a grand ceremony here today.
- Kin allege negligence behind woman's death, probe ordered
The Health Department today ordered an inquiry into the allegation levelled by family members of a 57-year-old woman from Haroli village, who died at the PGI, Chandigarh, today, that she was not properly taken care of by doctors at the local Civil Hospital. Haroli Block Medical Officer would head th
- Nod to 61 proposals of Rs. 19K cr under PLI scheme for textiles
The government on Thursday said it has approved 61 applications of companies, including Ginni Filaments, Kimberly Clark India Pvt Ltd, and Arvind Ltd, with an investment potential of over Rs 19,000 crore under the production linked incentive (PLI) scheme for textiles.
- Saina Nehwal takes dig at BAI over trials
Two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist Saina Nehwal today questioned the timing of the selection trials and slammed the Badminton Association of India (BAI) for “putting” her out of two multi-sports events later this year.
- Basketball's flagship project now part of the FIBA pro tour
Chandigarh: The Basketball Federation of India’s flagship 3x3 project — BFI-INBL 3x3 — is now a part of the FIBA 3x3 World Pro Circuit, with the international body according the inaugural season with the status of FIBA 3x3 Quest. The winners in the men’s category of the BFI-I
- AAP in touch with Mankotia
After Mandi, Delhi CM and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal is scheduled to hold a rally in Kangra district on April 23.
- Amid talks of change of guard, Hooda meets Venugopal
Amidst demand for the change of guard in the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC), former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda today met All India Congress Committee General Secretary KC Venugopal in New Delhi.
- Chandigarh: Room - mates booked for abetting suicide
Almost a week after a 19-year-old hotel management student committed suicide by hanging, the UT police booked his roommates for abetment to suicide.
- Chandigarh: Prince advances to second round of badminton tourney
Prince Sharma of Himachal Pradesh overpowered Manpreet Singh 21-10, 22-20 in the men’s 35+ years qualifying round on the opening day of the All India Master’s Badminton Championship at the Sector 38 Sports Complex today. Nitin Mehra logged a comeback 17-21, 21-17, 21-15 win over Mohamed
- Modi inaugurates museum dedicated to former PMs
Every government formed after Independence has contributed in taking India to the heights that it has achieved today, PM Narendra Modi said on Thursday while asserting that barring one or two exceptions, the country has a proud tradition of strengthening democracy.
- Right to equality, vote Babasaheb's gift: Ex - CM
“It is due to the farsighted vision of Dr BR Ambedkar that every citizen has the right to equality and right to vote in the largest democracy of the world,” said Prem Kumar Dhumal, former Chief Minister, while paying tributes to him on his birth anniversary today. 
- Chinese space assets double in four years
Chinese space assets double in four years
- India designates Zargar, freed in IC - 814 hijack, as ?terrorist?
Mushtaq Ahmed Zargar, alias Mushtaq Latram, has been designated as a terrorist under the stringent anti-terror law UAPA, a move which enables the security agencies to attach his or associates’ properties believed to be purchased from proceeds of crime.
- IAF to observe birth anniversary of Marshal Arjan Singh today
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will observe the 103rd birth anniversary of Marshal of Air Force Arjan Singh on Friday. His important speeches are being played out at various air force stations. This will continue till tomorrow.
- After PM's letter, Shehbaz sends Baisakhi greetings
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a congratulatory letter to the new Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday after his April 11 phone call on his election. The latter also put out a tweet welcoming Sikh delegates to Pakistan on Baisakhi.
- Row over suicide: Karnataka minister to resign today
Under fire over the suicide of contractor Santosh Patil who had accused him of corruption, Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister KS Eshwarappa today said he would submit his resignation to CM Basavaraj Bommai tomorrow. Speaking to mediapersons in Shivamogga, Eshwarappa (73) said, &l
- Will file plaint with Governor: BJP
State BJP president Ashwani Sharma today said the party would lodge a complaint with the Governor against alleged meeting chaired by Delhi Chief Minister and AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal with Punjab officials, and deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
- Few takers for paid booster, can't be complacent: AIIMS
Amid a sluggish start to the booster-for-all-adults drive, AIIMS-Delhi Director Randeep Guleria on Thursday urged eligible beneficiaries to take the precaution dose and regain immunity to Sars-Cov2 virus.