In a pioneering move to protect Ladakh's fragile high-altitude ecosystem, Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday deployed the first batch of 100 ex-servicemen into the newly created Environment Protection Force (EPF), empowering them to crack down on illegal off-roading and other environmental violations across the Union Territory.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that balanced and proactive diplomacy, coupled with effective strategy and resource management, enabled India to tackle the crisis arising from the West Asia war and mitigate its adverse impact on the country's people and economy.
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar has said that the fight against substance abuse must be driven by awareness, people-centric interventions, inter-sectoral convergence, empathy and shared responsibility.
Singh said his padyatra would begin on October 2, the birth anniversary of the father of the nation Mahatma Gandhi.
Under Section 8(3) of the Representation of People Act, any MLA or MP convicted of a crime carrying jail for two or more years is immediately and automatically disqualified to hold office and further contest elections.
Seven individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged slaughter of cattle near a religious site in Lakhimpur district of Assam.
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) Wednesday strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's “belligerent statements on Iran,” warning that "such rhetoric could escalate tensions and push the West Asia region towards war and instability."
The Congress leadership on Wednesday questioned the Union government after it was reported that US President Donald Trump is meeting with Pakistan Army Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Field Marshal Asim Munir.
The letter highlighted that UP recorded purchases worth Rs 65,227 crore on GeM between FY 2020–21 and 2024–25.
During a 35-minute phone call, PM Modi also pointed out that there was no discussion on a US-India trade deal during the recent hostilities.
