NEW DELHI: LS Secretariat Wednesday reconstituted the three-member inquiry panel that is probing allegations against Justice Yashwant Varma of Allahabad HC. The secretariat, in a notification, replaced Madras HC chief justice Manindra Mohan Shrivastava with Bombay HC chief justice Shree Chandrashekhar with effect from March 6. The other two members of the panel remain the…
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday expressed hope that PM Modi will raise the Gaza genocide and demand justice for Palestinians in his address to the Israeli Knesset.“India has stood for what is right throughout our history as an independent nation, we must continue to show the light of truth, peace and…
NEW DELHI: Describing BSNL’s lavish arrangements for director Vivek Banzal’s now called-off trip to Prayagraj “improper and absurd”, communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia Wednesday said that “appropriate action” will be taken against the senior executive of the state-run company. “I have made it very clear that this is improper and a violation of all the established…
NEW DELHI: PM Narendra Modi Wednesday expressed confidence that his state visit to Israel would further consolidate the enduring bonds between the two countries, set new goals for the strategic partnership, and advance the shared vision for a resilient, innovative and prosperous future. Later in the day, Modi was welcomed at the airport in Tel…
NEW DELHI: PM Modi’s visit to Israel rendered a rare moment of bipartisanship in its bitterly fractious and fragmented polity as its leader of opposition Yair Lapid called him a true friend of his country, while PM Netanyahu along with his wife Sara received Modi at the airport, a special gesture that signified their chemistry…
SRINAGAR: Ladakh administration has announced plans to launch high-end Changthang pashmina products in global luxury market and adopt a holistic approach to enable local processing of the prized fibre to increase local stakeholders’ income.Speaking at “From Changthang Fibre to Global Luxury Standards,” a two-day conclave beginning Tuesday, chief secretary Ashish Kundra stressed the need for…
NEW DELHI: Breaking away from routine taking up projects and policy proposals for “consideration and approval” agenda, the next Cabinet meeting will see ministers personally presenting the “major reforms” undertaken by their ministries and departments since June 2024 and their benefits.The change, officials said, aims at pushing forward the govt’s agenda of reducing compliance burden…
J-K Dy CM Surinder Choudhary after ACB raids his brother’s residence JAMMU: The anti-corruption bureau (ACB) of J&K Police on Wednesday conducted searches at the properties of deputy chief minister Surinder Choudhary’s brother Vijay Choudhary, a serving police inspector posted in Ladakh, in connection with an alleged disproportionate assets (DA) case.Calling the raids an attempt…
Speaking on the occasion, the CM said, “These 365 days were the days that changed the course of Delhi, and the coming 4 years will change the condition of Delhi. Taking new decisions in the interest of the people of Delhi and carrying out development works in Delhi is our daily routine. On completion of…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Wednesday conferred the “Speaker of the Knesset Medal” during his address to Israel’s parliament. He is the first Indian Prime Minister to receive this honour.The medal is the highest honour given by the Knesset. It was awarded in recognition of his personal leadership in strengthening strategic relations…
