External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar noted on Thursday that the world today is witnessing greater weaponisation, higher risk-taking and a politics suited to the social media era.
A major controversy has erupted in the Kishtwar district after Jammu and Kashmir Police registered an FIR against 40 Army personnel, including the Commanding Officer of the 17 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and a Major, over allegations of assaulting police personnel and damaging property at Police Station Atholi in the remote Paddar area, officials said on Thursday.
A division bench of the Allahabad High Court dismissed a petition seeking state intervention in a dispute between two factions of the Muslim community over bringing out Tazia in Prayagraj city.
The new National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Class 9 social sciences textbook includes a topic on the "Emergency," describing it as "one of the major challenges" faced by Indian democracy, an official from the institution confirmed on Thursday.
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari underscored the importance of well-maintained road infrastructure in enhancing regional connectivity, facilitating economic growth, promoting tourism, and improving commuter convenience.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrapped up a high-profile visit to the Netherlands on Subnday (India time) with India and the Netherlands elevating their ties to a full-fledged Strategic Partnership and unveiling an ambitious five-year roadmap that significantly expands cooperation across semiconductors, clean energy, maritime connectivity, critical minerals, defence, healthcare, education and emerging technologies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten on Saturday announced the elevation of India-Netherlands ties to a “Strategic Partnership,” marking a major expansion of bilateral cooperation across defence, semiconductors, cyber security, clean energy, maritime development and trade amid shifting global geopolitical and economic dynamics.
Following the incident, tension prevailed in Ward No. 36 of the Bidhannagar Municipal Corporation area.
"Heat wave to severe heat wave conditions are likely to prevail over plains of northwest India and central India during many days of the week,' the MeT Department said.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has flagging off a new express train between Bengaluru and Mumbai.
