Guntur, June 26 (PMI): Jana Sena Party President K. Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday demanded the state government to pull down all the illegal buildings located across the state instead of stopping itself with the mere demolition of Praja vedika. He said that such a move by the state government would help …
Read More »India rejects US international religious freedom report
India today said, it is proud of its secular credentials, its status as the largest democracy and pluralistic society with a longstanding commitment to tolerance and inclusion. To a query on the latest report on International Religious Freedom published by the US State Department, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar …
Read More »Rajasthan: 14 killed, 50 injured after tent collapses due to rain
In Rajasthan, at least 14 people were killed and 50 others injured after a Tent fell on them due to strong winds and rain during a religious programme in Barmer district today. Our correspondent reports that the injured were rushed to hospitals. The incident took place in Jasol village under …
Read More »Indian airlines decide to avoid Iranian airspace
India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation, DGCA, today said all Indian flight operators in consultation with it have decided to avoid the affected part of the Iranian airspace to ensure safe travel for passengers. They will also reroute their flight suitably. The decision came amid rising tensions between …
Read More »Pakistan should take strong measures to address terror concerns: India
India expects Pakistan to take all necessary steps to effectively implement the action plan of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) fully by September this year. In response to a media query regarding FATF decision to continuously keep Pakistan in the Grey List, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar …
Read More »PM Modi interacts with economists, experts at NITI Aayog
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today attended an interactive session with over 40 economists and other experts organized by NITI Aayog on the theme Economic Policy – The Road Ahead. During the session, participants shared their views in five distinct groups, on the economic themes of macro-economy and employment, agriculture and …
Read More »Role of active opposition is important in Parliamentary democracy: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today hoped that all political parties will participate in the debate during the Parliament session. Addressing media outside Parliament in New Delhi before the beginning of first session of 17th Lok Sabha, Mr Modi said, the role of an Opposition and an active Opposition is important …
Read More »First session of newly elected Lok Sabha begins today
The first session of the newly elected Lok Sabha has begun with administering of oath to the Members. Pro-Tem speaker Dr. Virendra Kumar administered the oath to the members. Prime Minister and Leader of the House Narendra Modi took the oath. After taking the oath, Mr odi signed the roll …
Read More »PM calls on political parties to work cohesively with govt in running Parliament smoothly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on leaders of all political parties to work cohesively with the government in running Parliament smoothly and collectively address issues related to the welfare of people. He said, government is always receptive to the issues raised by Political Parties and is ready to discuss …
Read More »Monsoon expected to advance further in next 36 hours after weakening of Cyclone Vayu
Monsoon is expected to advance further in the next 36 hours after the weakening of Cyclone Vayu. Monsoon made an onset over Kerala on 8th of June, nearly a week after its usual onset date. Talking to AIR News, senior scientist in India Meteorological Department, IMD, K Sathi Devi said, …
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