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Jaishankar inaugurates new consulates in Yekaterinburg, Kazan; marking "new phase" in ties with Russia

Moscow, Nov. 19 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday inaugurated the Consulates General of India in the Russian cities of Yekaterinburg and Kazan, marking a significant expansion of ... Read More


Resumption of Sudurpashchim provincial assembly's meeting remains uncertain

Dhangadhi, Nov. 19 -- The resumption of the Sudurpashchim provincial assembly meeting has remained uncertain following the September arson. The assembly remained largely inactive following endorsement... Read More


Committee appointed to investigate conduct of Dayasiri Jayasekara in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Nov. 19 -- A three-member committee has been appointed to investigate a complaint made by Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala regarding the conduct of Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara. Speak... Read More


"Symbol of good governance": JD(U) leader Neeraj Kumar hails Nitish Kumar on being elected as NDA legislative leader

Patna, Nov. 19 -- Senior Janata Dal (United) leader Neeraj Kumar on Wednesday said that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar remains a symbol of good governance and has the trust of the people in the sta... Read More


Odisha likely to enhance snakebite death compensation

Bhubaneswar, Nov. 19 -- Acting on a directive from the Supreme Court, the Odisha government is considering increasing the compensation offered to the families of individuals who die due to snakebite. ... Read More


"Deeply shocked and saddened": WB CM Mamata Banerjee over death of BLO "under unbearable pressure of ongoing SIR"

Jalpaiguri, Nov. 19 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday expressed shock and sadness over the death of Booth Level Officer Shanti Muni Ekka, who took her own life due to unbearab... Read More


BJP leader Parsad Lad records statement in Mumbai Mithi river scam

Mumbai, Nov. 19 -- In a major breakthrough in the ongoing probe into the Rs 65 crore Mithi River desilting scam, BJP leader Prasad Lad on Wednesday recorded his statement before the Economic Offences ... Read More


BJP state president Rajiv Bindal evades questions on sexual harassment cases against his brother

Shimla, Nov. 19 -- BJP State President Rajiv Bindal on Wednesday avoided direct media queries regarding two high-profile sexual harassment cases, including one involving his elder brother, and the oth... Read More


Himachal Pradesh Minister Dharmani critiques LoP Jai Ram Thakur

Shimla, Nov. 19 -- Himachal Pradesh Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Wednesday strongly criticised Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur for making "irrelevant remarks" on the 'Bijli Mitra' initiative, conve... Read More


High Court orders authorities to submit report on safety measures for judges

Dhaka, Nov. 19 -- The High Court has ordered authorities to report within 90 days on the security arrangements for judges of the Supreme Court premises, lower courts and tribunals, including their cha... Read More