Chandigarh, July 2 The Punjab BJP on Thursday constituted teams of senior party leaders to conduct a ground-level assessment of flood preparedness in vulnerable districts across the state ahead of the monsoon. The exercise is aimed at reviewing relief arrangements, preventive measures, and the administration’s readiness in areas severely affected by last year’s floods. Punjab […]
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New Delhi, July 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held summit talks in New Delhi on Thursday, with a strong focus on expanding economic cooperation, strengthening semiconductor supply chains and deepening collaboration in emerging technologies. The meeting reflected the growing strategic partnership between India and Japan as both countries seek […]
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New Delhi, July 2 The Center government is examining whether WhatsApp’s planned username feature could create new risks for fraud and impersonation with officials considering legal options to regulate or even block the rollout if concerns are not addressed. Government sources said authorities are reviewing the legal framework surrounding the proposed feature, which would allow […]
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Chandigarh, July 2 The Congress has retained Amrinder Singh Raja Warring as president of its Punjab unit while unveiling a new organizational structure and constituting key committees ahead of the Punjab Assembly elections scheduled early next year. The party also decided to continue with Qadian MLA Partap Singh Bajwa as the Leader of Opposition in […]
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Shimla, July 1 The hotel and mall project that many at Ner Chowk in Mandi believed would bring jobs, investment and new opportunities is facing an uncertain future as the developer considers relocating it after persistent waterlogging made construction at the site increasingly difficult. According to sources familiar with the development, Gurgaon based Mac View […]
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Chandigarh, July 1 Punjab’s debate over who will lead its police force on a permanent basis has intensified, after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) shortlisted three senior IPS officers for the post of Director General of Police (DGP). The shortlist has placed acting DGP Gaurav Yadav, Punjab Vigilance Bureau chief Sharad Satya Chauhan, and […]
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Jaipur, July 1 Eight people were killed and 24 others were injured after a passenger bus collided with a truck and caught fire on the Delhi Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Dausa district early Wednesday, police said. The accident occurred near Dhanawda under the Kolwa police station area. According to Dausa Superintendent of Police Piyush Dixit, […]
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New Delhi, July 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday and discussed the latest developments in West Asia and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at easing regional tensions. According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), President Pezeshkian briefed Modi on recent events in the region and outlined the next steps […]
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New Delhi, June 30 General Dhiraj Seth took charge as India’s new Chief of the Army Staff on Tuesday, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of military service. Gen Seth assumes command of the 1.3 million strong Indian Army at a time when it is pursuing modernisation, expanding indigenous defence […]
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New Delhi, June 30 India’s outgoing Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, has said future conflicts will require the country’s armed forces to operate in a more integrated and theatre-oriented manner, stressing that closer coordination between the Army, Navy and Air Force will be essential. Speaking on Tuesday after receiving a ceremonial guard of honour at […]
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