Brief Affairs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls on President at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Accident at tunnel Ban Toll
Truck return from Srinagar to Punjab loaded with apples

PM Narendra Modi provides a healing touch to those who were injured in the unfortunate incident happened on Sunday

May the diyas light lead you onto the road of growth and prosperity.
Happy Diwali

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaches Kargil, where he will celebrate Diwali with our brave soldiers

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal says Centre will amend Patent Law to make it simple. He invites suggestions from all stake-holders so that the new law could be made simpler and better; interacts with students, innovators during his visit to IIT Madras Research Park.

Polling for election of new President underway. Party interim Prez Sonia Gandhi, General Secretary Priyanka Vadra, MPs P Chidambaram, Jairam Ramesh & other leaders cast their votes at AICC HQs, New Delhi.

, in fray for top party post.

Union Minister Smriti Zubin Irani criticizes Chief Gopal Italia for his objectionable remarks against Prime Minister 's mother.

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched Toyota’s first of its kind pilot project on Flexi-Fuel Strong Hybrid Electric Vehicles in India today.

These vehicles will run on 100 percent petrol as well as 20 to 100 percent blended ethanol and electric power.

Speaking on this occasion, Mr Gadkari said, the success of this pilot project will make India a global leader in the manufacture of these electric vehicles. He said such technologies are innovative, revolutionary, sustainable, cost-effective, energy-efficient and will completely transform the transportation sector in New India.

The Minister said, 6 to 8 percent increase in agricultural growth rate is necessary for AtmaNirbhar Bharat. He emphasized on importance of converting surplus foodgrain and sugar into ethanol for boosting rural economy.

Union Ministers Mahendranath Pandey, Bhupender Yadav, Rameswar Teli and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

The Election Commission has allotted the party's name Balasahebanchi Shiv Sena to the Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led group.

While the Commission has rejected the symbol of the party opted by the Shinde group saying that the three symbols furnished by this group are not in the list of free symbols as notified by the Commission. It has asked the Shinde group to furnish a fresh list of three symbols by 10 AM tomorrow.

While the Election Commission has allotted the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) as the party name to the former Maharasthra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray-led faction. The Commission has also allotted Flaming Torch as a party symbol to it in the current Andheri East Bye-elections.

Earlier, the Election Commission barred both the groups led by former Maharastra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and State Chief Minster Eknath Shinde from using the party name Shiv Sena in the upcoming Andheri East Bye-elections and till the final determination of the dispute in the matter.

Samajwadi Party founder passes away. He was admitted to Medanta Hospital on Aug 22 and shifted to ICU on the night of Oct 1.

Mulayam Singh Yadav became chief minister of Uttar Pradesh 3 times.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses grief on the passing away of Samajvadi Party leader Mulayam Singh Yadav.

In a tweet, PM Modi says, Mulayam Singh Yadav Ji was a remarkable personality and he was widely admired as a humble and grounded leader who was sensitive to people’s problems.

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar inaugurates new Indian High Commission Chancery in Wellington, New Zealand.

EAM says inauguration of new Indian High Commission Chancery & 3 ministerial visits in short span of time reflect our shared desire to grow India-New Zealand ties.

On the occasion of 90th , Air Force Station Jammu inaugurated the Station Conference Hall dedicated to 'son of the Soil' braveheart, Flt Lt Advitiya Bal.

Braveheart Flt Lt Advitiya Bal, Born on 16 Jul 1996 at MH Jammu, as a true “Son of the Soil” gave the ultimate sacrifice in the ‘Line of Duty’ on 28 Jul 2022 while flying a Battle Inoculation Training mission on a Mig-21 Type 69 trainer aircraft. The officer with his sheer hardwork and perseverance joined Sainik School Nagrota and National Defence Academy. He was commissioned into the Fighter Stream of IAF on 16 Jun 2018. The Bravery and supreme sacrifice made by Flt Lt Bal will always be remembered and inspire generations of this soil for years to come.

To mark this auspicious day of Indian Air Force as a red letter day, the ‘Bal Conference Hall’ of Air Force Station Jammu was inaugurated by Smt Praveen Kumari (mother) and Sub Maj Swaran Bal (father), parents of braveheart Flt Lt Advitiya Bal in the presence of Air Commodore GS Bhullar, VM (AOC Jammu) and Mrs Ruhi Bhullar (President AFWWA {L}) with senior Officers of Station.

The project for Development of Jakh (Vijaypur)-Kunjwani section of NH-44 to 6-lane Expressway standards as part of Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway including development of Kunjwani to 4th Tawi Bridge section of NH-144A to four-lane NH standards has been approved at the revised cost estimate of Rs.1917.32 cr. under Bharatmala Pariyojana in the UT of Jammu & Kashmir on Hybrid Annuity Mode. Once completed, the stretch would boost connectivity to Jammu Airport.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a three-day visit to from tomorrow. During his three-day visit, Mr Modi will visit Mahesana, Bharuch, Anand, Jamnagar, Rajkot, and Ahmedabad.

Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of development projects worth more than 2 thousand 890 crores rupees at Mahesana in North Gujarat. These projects include the launch of the Sabarmati-Jagudan Gauge Conversion project at a cost of 511 Crore rupees and the inauguration of the ONGC-Nandasan Surface Facility.

Central Bureau of Investigation filed charge-sheet against RJD chief , his wife and 14 others in connection with land-for-job scam during Lalu's tenure as railway minister.

During investigation, it has been found that accused in conspiracy with then GM, Central Railways, and CPO, Central Railways, engaged persons as substitutes in lieu of land either in their name or in name of their close relatives.

According to CBI officials, prime properties in Patna were allegedly sold or gifted to the family members of the RJD supremo in return for railway jobs to their owners and their families.

Holiday postponed

PM Narendra Modi meets Mrs Uma Suchdeva; says they discussed India’s decision to mark 14th August as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day as a tribute to those who suffered due to Partition, built their lives from scratch and contributed to national progress.

's husband, Late Colonel (Retd) H K Suchdeva was a widely respected veteran and she is also the aunt of former Army Chief General Ved Prakash Malik. In a tweet, Mr Modi said that during the meeting, Uma Suchdeva gave him copies of three books penned by her late husband.

Mr Modi said, two of them are associated with the Gita and the third one titled 'Blood and Tears' is a moving account of Colonel Suchdeva's experiences during the traumatic period of Partition and its impact on his life.

Veteran actor Arun Bali passes away at the age of 79 years in Mumbai

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today participated in the Kiwi Indian Hall of Fame Awards 2022 and launched the book "Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery" in Auckland.

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern was also present during the event.

The event felicitated members of the Indian community in New Zealand for their exceptional achievements and contributions.

Dr Jaishankar started his official engagements earlier today with a traditional Maori welcome. He appreciated the symbolism of the convening of two energies together.

In a tweet, the Minister said that the respect for customs and traditions is such an important aspect of India-New Zealand friendship.
He also met New Zealand’s Leader of Opposition Christopher Luxon.
Dr Jaishankar said India -New Zealand relationship will advance with broad-based support and mutual efforts.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tying mother Sonia’s shoelaces during the is being widely shared on the internet.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath feed a leopard's cub during his visit to Saheed Ashfakulah Khan Zoological Park and veterinary hospital in Gorakhpur. The chief minister was seen holding the cub and trying to feed him milk.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar participated in Dussehra celebrations at Lal Qila Maidan in New Delhi today.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Dhankhar said, this is first public program in Delhi after taking over as the Vice President and he felt overwhelmed by the love and affection shown by everybody. He further said, true to the meaning of Ram Rajya, demonic and destructive forces are losing today and goodness is prevailing over them.

Mr Dhankhar congratulated Shri Dharmic Leela Committee on completing 100 glorious years and wished them all the best for their future endeavors. During the event, he also released the Ramalila Souvenir published by the committee.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, visits Shri Shrine in Katra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit tomorrow to inaugurate and lay foundation stone of projects worth over Rs three thousand 650 crore.

PM will also inaugurate AIIMS Bilaspur.

An inter-faith prayer meeting was held at Gandhi Smriti in New Delhi this evening on the occasion of birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at the memorial in Gandhi Smriti.

Olympic medalist P V Sindhu kicked off the National Games Badminton events in Surat today


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Jio to roll out 5G services in the country by December 2023: Mukesh Ambani, Chairman, Reliance Industries Ltd.

| Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the exhibition at 6th in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

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PM Narendra Modi lands in Delhi after a 2 day visit to Gujarat and Rajasthan

Comedian Raju Srivastava passes away in Delhi at 58. He was admitted to AIIMS after collapsing while working out at the gym

Neeraj Chopra becomes the 1st Indian to win finals at with 88.44m throw

Cricketer announces retirement from all formats of cricket. Suresh Raina represented India in 18 tests, 226 ODIs and 78 T20s in international career spanning 13 years.

In a tweet, Raina says, it has been an absolute honour to represent the country and Uttar Pradesh. He also thanks BCCI and fans
for their support and unwavering faith in his abilities.

Former Chairman of Tata Sons, Cyrus Mistry was killed in a road accident at Charoti in Palghar district of Maharashtra. He was 54 years old.

Local police said, Mistry died when his Mercedes car hit the divider on a bridge on the Surya river. He was going to Mumbai from Ahmedabad. Alongwith Mr. Mistry there were three others in the car.

Police said, apart from Mistry, one more person died in the car mishap while two other injured have been hospitalised.

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed grief over the demise of Cyrus Mistry. He said, Mistry was not only a successful businessman, but a young and someone at whom one could see with hope.

Taking to twitter, Harsh Vardhan Goenka, current chairman of RPG Group conglomerate said, Mistry was a friend, a gentleman, a man of substance. He was instrumental in creating the global construction giant Shapoorji Pallonji and ably led the Tata group.

DC Jammu Avny Lavasa inspected Goshala Amphalla Jammu to ensure proper facilities and to check the treatment of lumpy skin disease

Commercial cylinder price reduced by Rs 91.50.

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Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad resigns from all positions including primary membership of Congress Party

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met the former President Ram Nath Kovind in New Delhi.

In a tweet, Mr Modi said, he had a wonderful interaction with former President Kovind and his family.