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Odisha govt launches "Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana" to ease marriage burden for SC/ST families

Bhubaneswar, Feb. 3 -- In a significant step toward women's welfare and social equity, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday announced the launch of the "Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana... Read More


Incarcerated JD(U) MLA Anant Singh takes oath of Bihar Assembly

Patna, Feb. 3 -- The incarcerated ruling JD(U) MLA from Mokama Assembly constituency Anant Singh today took oath as a member of Bihar Assembly. Following the permission of the court, Singh, a heavywe... Read More


Lok Sabha erupts in chaos: Eight Congress MPs suspended amid ruckus over unpublished book, India-US trade deal

New Delhi, Feb. 3 -- In an unprecedented storm of disruptions, the Lok Sabha was adjourned multiple times and ultimately suspended eight Congress MPs for creating uproar, marking one of the most turbu... Read More


Karnataka ministers question US tariff cut to 18 percent, seeks clarity on deal benefits

Bengaluru, Feb. 3 -- Even as the Centre projected the India-US trade agreement as a landmark breakthrough, senior Karnataka ministers on Tuesday voiced sharp skepticism, questioning both the substance... Read More


Actor Hemal Ranasinghe granted bail

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- The Mount Lavinia Magistrate's Court today (3) ordered the release of popular actor Hemal Ranasinghe on bail. Ranasinghe was taken into custody earlier following allegations of a... Read More


Namal Rajapaksa leaves CID

Sri Lanka, Feb. 3 -- Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa departed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago following a four-hour statement. The National Organiser of the Sri Lan... Read More


Dalai Lama expresses gratitude for 1st Grammy win, China criticises award

dharamshala, Feb. 3 -- Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said Monday he was grateful for his first Grammy, after bagging the top music industry award for audio book, narration and storytelling.... Read More


At 1.2L, Pong wetland sees fewer winged guests

Dharamshala, Feb. 3 -- The Pong Dam wetland, nestled in the picturesque Kangra valley of Himachal Pradesh, has witnessed a decline in the bird numbers this time, with over 1.24 lakh waterfowl flocking... Read More


Dalai Lama's Grammy win sparks jubilation in Dharamshala

Dharamshala, Feb. 3 -- On a chilly Monday morning, the narrow, winding lanes of McLeodganj-the seat of the Tibetan government-in-exile-buzzed with an unusual fervour. News had just filtered in from Lo... Read More


Don't stall homestay renewal for want of fire NOC: Sukhu to officials

Shimla, Feb. 3 -- Renewal of registration of homestays must not be stalled for want of fire no-objection certificates (NOC), chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday. He instructed the tou... Read More