National Commission for Minorities gets Harjit Grewal as new chief
Harjit Singh Grewal, who hails from Patiala, has spent more than 30 years working closely with both the BJP and the RSS.
Harjit Singh Grewal, who hails from Patiala, has spent more than 30 years working closely with both the BJP and the RSS.
The Congress on Thursday resolved to strongly oppose any attempt to bring back the Bill, which proposes increasing the strength of the Lok Sabha and initiating the delimitation exercise.
The launch event came shortly after Prime Minister Modi flagged off the country’s inaugural hydrogen-fueled passenger train from Jind in Haryana.
The hearing also revisited alleged investigative failures, including delayed registration of rape and POCSO charges, forensic shortcomings and claims that the victim's family faced intimidation after the incident.
The anonymous call prompted a massive security sweep and heightened alert across Chandigarh as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepared to launch projects worth Rs 4,700 crore before travelling to Punjab for a series of public engagements.
Velu, who met Union Minister for Shipping Sarbanada Sonowal in Delhi on Monday, emphasised the need to fast-track the ferry service project which would provide a boost to cultural and trade ties between the two countries.
Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle is leading a delegation on a visit to India from August 11-14, 2025. The Nigerian delegation also interacted with Indian defence industries during the visit.
A Bench of Chief Justice of India B R Gavai, Justice K Vinod Chandran and Justice N V Anjaria issued notice to the Centre and the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on a Delhi government plea challenging the blanket ban on such vehicles.
Temples, ghats, and religious fairs experienced extraordinary pilgrim turnout, further cementing the state’s position as India’s leading spiritual destination. This grand convergence of devotion also delivered a remarkable boost to local trade and the economy.
However, the petitioners argued that the Election Commission of India has no authority to determine the citizenship.