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On the sidelines of the SCO summit, PM Modi is set to have separate bilateral meetings with Russian
On the sidelines of the SCO summit, PM Modi is set to have separate bilateral meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. No official word on Modi-Xi Jinping meeting either by the Indian side or by the Chinese government.
The Union Home Ministry had opened the window for accepting nominations and recommendations for the Padma Awards on May 1. They are being accepted only on the Rashtriya Puruskar Portal.
On the first day of her three-day visit to India, Catherine Colonna on Thursday held wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval on ways to further expand strategic ties.
The prohibition imposed on Muslim students from wearing hijab in classrooms in Karnataka should not be viewed as a “simple case of discipline” but as discrimination on the ground of sex and religion, senior advocate Rajiv Dhavan told the Supreme Court on September 14. Arguments would continue on Thursday.
BJP president J P nadda will be on a two-day visit to Nagaland from Thursday during which he will visit several places, including two churches, and also address a public meeting.
After actor Jacqueline Fernandez was interrogated by the Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing into the ₹200-crore extortion case against conman Sukesh Chandrashekar on Wednesday, summons have been issued against Nora Fatehi. She is expected to join the interrogation on Thursday, the police said. Actor Nora Fatehi and Pinky Irani, who allegedly introduced Fernandez to Chandrashekhar, have been summoned for questioning on Thursday
Talismanic Sunil Chhetri-led Bengaluru FC will look to qualify for their maiden final of the Durand Cup football tournament as they face Indian Super League champions Hyderabad FC in the second semifinals in Kolkata on Thursday.
The government plans to amend the FCRA, introducing new regulations for NGO asset management and accountability for key functionaries.
The draft policy for “Responsible Digital Use Among Students”, released on Monday by the Department of Health and Family Welfare, has recommended that parents set structured routines with clear screen-time rules and prioritise privacy, safety, and open conversation with children on digital well-being.
Police Observer Sushant Kumar Saxena conducts surprise inspection at Shencottai police station, reviewing warrants and security arrangements ahead of elections.
Andhra Pradesh government to launch key projects in April, focusing on industrial growth and infrastructure development, says Nara Lokesh.
Lok Sabha refers the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill to a JPC amid opposition concerns over CSR provisions dilution.
SHG members in Kanniyakumari use snakes and ladders to raise election awareness and boost voter turnout.
Government accelerates consultations for early implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act to ensure women’s representation in 2029 elections.
CM A. Revanth Reddy distributes ₹1 crore insurance cheques to families of deceased Electricity department employees, enhancing financial security for workers.
The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) registered 634 cases of drunk driving during a week-long special enforcement drive conducted across the city between March 16 and March 22.
GHMC intensifies action against property tax defaulters, seizing properties and offering a One Time Settlement scheme for payments.
CCB arrests three drug peddlers in Mangaluru, seizing ₹2.5 lakh worth of MDMA and other valuables.
TVK's 28 candidates in Puducherry include former BJP MLAs, a sitting Independent, and a retired police IG.
BRS submits notice on private member bill to Speaker