National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Thursday met Geoffrey Van Leeuwen, the security and foreign policy advisor to the Dutch prime minister Mark Rutte in New Delhi. Both the top security advisors had intense discussions on wide range of bilateral issues and global developments including the situation in Ukraine.During the meeting, NSA Doval and his […]
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Rajya Sabha bids farewell to 72 retiring members
Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said legislators across the country should be driven by passion, performance and procedural integrity, and desist from disrupting law-making bodies. He also asked them to uphold the honour and privilege bestowed on them by the people.Naidu made the remarks in the House as the Rajya Sabha bade […]
In video, Ramdev argues with reporter when asked about ‘petrol hike’
A video of Patanjali Ayurved co-founder Ramdev has gone viral after the spiritual guru appeared to have threaten a reporter when asked about his 2014 comment over petrol price coming down to Rs 40 if the Congress government changed. In a 2014 television interview, he had said: “I have a study with me that says […]
Supreme Court cancels NEET-PG AIQ mop-up round counselling over anomalies in 146 fresh seats
The Supreme Court on Thursday cancelled the All India Quota mop-up round counselling for NEET-PG 2021-22 admissions to “resolve the anomalies” over 146 fresh seats, which were not available for candidates who participated in round one and two of the process. A bench of Justices DY Chandrachud, Surya Kant and Bela M Trivedi directed holding […]
Sonia Gandhi-Anurag Thakur face-off in parliament over jobs guarantee scheme
Sonia Gandhi sharpened her attack on the central government in parliament on Thursday over the jobs guarantee scheme, MGNREGA, as she accused the ruling party of cutting the budgetry allocations. The MGNREGA scheme (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) was one of the flagship schemes launched during the Congress tenure. “MGNREGA, which was mocked […]
Chris Rock gets standing ovation at comedy show, says will talk about Oscars slap ‘at some point’
Comic Chris Rock was welcomed amid applause and two standing ovations at the comedy club where he made his first public appearance since Will Smith slapped him during the 2022 Oscars ceremony. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rock kicked-off his comedy tour at the Wilbur in Boston and received standing ovations that lasted roughly two […]
8 held for vandalism at Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, more arrests to follow: Delhi Police
The Delhi Police has arrested eight people in connection with alleged vandalism at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence here, officials said. According to sources, the eight people were arrested from Delhi and the numbers could go up as teams have been sent to make more arrests.On Wednesday, members of the BJP youth wing allegedly vandalised […]
Supreme Court strikes down 10.5 per cent reservation for Vanniyars in Tamil Nadu
The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the 10.5 per cent reservation provided to Vanniyars, a Most Backward Community (MBC) in Tamil Nadu, in government jobs and admissions to educational institutions. A bench comprising Justices L Nageswara Rao and BR Gavai upheld the Madras High Court order which had quashed the reservation.”We are of the […]
Ukraine’s defence at turning point, says Zelensky
The Ukrainian military is preparing for a new Russian offensive in the eastern region of the country, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Thursday as the war in his country entered the fifth week. In a video address, Zelensky mentioned that Russian troop movements were away from Kyiv and Chernihiv and said that was not a […]
Kirori Singh Bainsla, face of Gurjar quota stir in Rajasthan, passes away
Gurjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla, who led agitations in Rajasthan to demand reservation for the caste in government jobs, passed away on Thursday at the age of 81. His son, Vijay Bainsla, confirmed the demise of the Gurjar leader. He said that his father passed away following a prolonged illness in the early hours of […]










