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Over 10.3 crore poor families getting LPG at subsidised price: Minister
New Delhi, April 3: The number of beneficiaries getting subsidised LPG under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has gone up to 10.33 crore as on March 1 this year, while the total number of active domestic LPG consumers in India stands at 32.94 crore, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
In symbolic stand against Trump's tariffs, US Senate votes against Canada levy
New York, April 3: Taking a symbolic stand against President Donald Trump's tariffs, the US Senate passed a resolution against some of the levies he has announced against Canada.
Dividing Bharat Mata in the name of religion is govt's only agenda: KC Venugopal on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 2: KC Venugopal, Congress MP from Kerala, launched a blistering attack at the Centre over the ‘discriminatory’ Waqf Amendment Bill and stated that the only motive behind this contentious bill was to push its agenda of hatred and dividing the country in name of religion.
All India Congress Committee announce new district presidents in Bihar
New Delhi, April 2: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) announced on Tuesday new presidents for several district Congress committees in Bihar. The appointments were approved by party general secretary K.C. Venugopal, as per the release statement.
Not a Single Line of Corruption Found: AAP's Gopal Rai after Delhi Govt tables CAG Report on Pollution
New Delhi, April 2: AAP MLA and former environment minister of Delhi Gopal Rai has defended the Aam Aadmi Party's government in the national capital noting that the recent report from the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) on the 'Prevention of Air Pollution from Vehicles.' that was tabled in the Assemby did not include any references to "corruption."
What is the controversy in this? It is all business... Suresh Gopi on row over 'L2: Empuraan'
New Delhi, April 1: Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Tuesday dismissed the controversy surrounding the recently released 'L2 Empuraan' featuring superstar Mohanlal as mere drama and an attempt to rake in business for the film.
Opposition has nothing to do except protest: Union Minister Suresh Gopi on Waqf Bill
New Delhi, April 1: Union Minister Suresh Gopi slammed the opposition on Tuesday over the disapproval and protest over the Waqf Amendment Bill, stating that they have nothing to do other than protest.
Kerala's Kaduvayil Juma Masjid: South India's iconic mosque and a testament to harmony
Thiruvananthapuram, March 30: On the eve of Eid, when thousands prepare for a day of prayer, reflection, and celebration, the Kaduvayil Juma Masjid, also known as Kaduvayil Thangal Palli, stands in the spirit of faith, community, and heritage.
Amit Shah to address rally in Bihar's Gopalganj, meet CM Nitish today
Patna, March 30: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and NDA leaders on Sunday to discuss the strategy for the upcoming 2025 Bihar Assembly elections.
It will go by the Constitution: Union Minister Suresh Gopi defends delimitation amid opposition by southern states'
Chennai, March 29: Amid the ongoing debate over the delimitation exercise, Union Minister Suresh Gopi defended the process on Thursday, asserting that it would be conducted strictly as per the Constitution.
Amit Shah's key engagements during two-day visit to poll-bound Bihar
Patna, March 29: Ahead of the Bihar Assembly elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to embark on a two-day visit to the state on Saturday evening, during which he will formulate the BJP's strategy and set the agenda to secure a majority in the polls.
Vijayan 3.0? The growing BJP factor in Kerala's next Assembly election
Thiruvananthapuram, March 28: With just over a year left for the next Kerala Assembly elections, discussions are already going on about the possibility of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan securing a third consecutive term. At the same time, the growing influence of the BJP in the state is also a topic of intense debate.
Trump pulls nomination of US permanent representative to UN citing narrow Congress lead
United Nations, March 28: US President Donald Trump is pulling the nomination of firebrand Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to be the permanent representative to the UN because of the party's slender lead in the House of Representative.
Trump pulls back Elise Stefanik's nomination as UN ambassador
Washington, March 28: US President Donald Trump, on Thursday, withdrew the nomination of Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for ambassador to the United Nations (UN), saying he needs her to remain in Congress to "help me deliver" on his legislative agenda.
White House withdraws Stefanik's UN Ambassador nomination over House GOP majority concerns
Washington, DC, March 28: The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Rep. Elise Stefanik as US ambassador to the United Nations, citing concerns over the Republican Party's narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The decision, announced by President Donald Trump on Thursday, aims to preserve stability in the GOP-controlled chamber, ensuring that the party maintains enough votes to pass key legislative initiatives, CNN reported.
They WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN: US President Trump endorses Graham, Lummis, Hagerty for Senate re-election
Washington, March 27: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) endorsed three US Senators up for re-election, praising their loyalty and aligning their efforts with his agenda under the rallying cry, they "WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN."
India becomes third largest tea exporter, earns revenue of Rs 7,111 crore in 2024
Jalpaiguri (West Bengal), March 26: The tea industry in the country is expanding continuously, as in the year 2024, tea exports increased to a record 254.67 million kg, with India surpassing Sri Lanka, becoming the third largest tea exporter in the world.
Bihar BJP chief reviews preparations for HM Amit Shah's rally in Gopalganj
Patna, March 25: In the build-up to Union Home Minister Amit Shah's public rally in Bihar's Gopalganj district on Sunday, State BJP President Dilip Jaiswal visited the district on Tuesday to oversee the preparations, party sources said.
Kerala urges SC to expedite hearing of its plea against Governor's inaction in assent to bills
New Delhi, March 25: The state of Kerala on Tuesday urged the Supreme Court to expeditiously decide its plea filed against "inaction" on the part of Governor in giving assent to the bills passed by the Assembly.
Plot of L2: Empuraan will be clear even to audiences who haven't watched Part 1, says Prithviraj
Chennai, March 25: Director and actor Prithviraj Sukumaran has made it clear that his ‘L2: Empuraan’, the second instalment from his eagerly awaited ‘Lucifer’ franchise featuring Mohanlal in the lead, will also be a stand-alone film and that even if an individual who hasn’t watched the first part of the franchise watches the upcoming second part, they would still be able to completely understand the plot, story and narrative.
Randeep Hooda reveals why he was initially unsure to play Villain in Sunny Deol's 'Jaat'
Mumbai, March 25: A source close to the film "Jaat" has revealed that Randeep Hooda was initially reluctant to play the villain in the actioner opposite Sunny Deol.
Kerala MPs, including Priyanka Gandhi protest outside Parliament over MNREGA issue
New Delhi, March 25: Opposition MPs from Kerala, including Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra staged a protest over the MNREGA issue outside the premises of Parliament on Tuesday.
Rajasthan: Coaching Regulation Bill sent to Select Committee, Assembly adjourned sine-die
Jaipur, March 24: The Rajasthan Coaching Centres (Control and Regulation Bill 2025) has hit a roadblock in the Assembly due to strong opposition and has been referred to the Select Committee.
India closely monitoring global energy markets with consumer-first approach: Minister
New Delhi, March 24: India has been the only major economy in the world where the prices of petrol and diesel have come down in recent years, the government told the Parliament on Monday, adding that it is closely monitoring global energy markets as well as potential energy supply disruptions as a fall-out of the evolving geopolitical situation.
Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrashekhar to be new Kerala BJP president
New Delhi, March 24: Former Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar has been unanimously elected as the BJP president of Kerala.
Global telecom organisation GSMA elects Airtel's Gopal Vittal as Chairman
New Delhi, March 24: GSMA, a global organisation which represents mobile network operators worldwide, has elected Bharti Airtel Vice Chairman and MD, Gopal Vittal, as its new Chairman until the end of 2026, it was announced on Monday.
Sunny Deol faces off against Randeep Hooda in a fiery clash in 'Jaat' trailer
Mumbai, March 24: The makers of Sunny Deol's upcoming actioner “Jaat” have finally released the trailer of the film on social media.
Next generation patrol vessels to play an important role in anti-piracy missions: MoD
New Delhi, March 23: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Sunday that the next generation patrol vessels will play an important role in the anti-piracy missions, adding that the country's Navy will soon get two Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs).
The Role of Sport in Nation Building
By Pullela Gopichand, New Delhi, March 23 : As India embarks on its journey to become a global superpower and one of the world's top three economies, we as a nation cannot afford to lag behind on the sporting front.
AAP fields Gopal Italia for Visavdar bypolls in Gujarat
Gandhinagar, March 23: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has officially nominated its former Gujarat unit chief, Gopal Italia, as the party’s candidate for the upcoming Visavdar Assembly by-election.
Prashant Bajaj calls sharing screen space with Sunny Deol in 'Jaat' 'a dream came true'
Mumbai, March 23: Actor Prashant Bajaj who will be seen in Gopichand Malineni's 'Jaat' revealed that 'it was a dream came true for me to share screen with Sunny Deol'.
Makers of Sunny Deol-starrer 'Jaat' postpone release of film's trailer
Chennai, Mar 22: The makers of director Gopichand Malineni's action extravaganza 'Jaat', featuring actors Sunny Deol and Randeep Hooda in the lead, have now announced that the trailer of the film, which was supposed to be released today ( Saturday), was being postponed.
Odisha Cabinet gives nod to State Road Policy-2025
Bhubaneswar, March 21: The Odisha Cabinet has approved the ‘Odisha State Road Policy, 2025’ to ensure the effective implementation and monitoring of road networks across the state.
Newly appointed AAP leaders vow to expand party's base, work for welfare of people
New Delhi, March 21: Just after the Aam Aadmi Party saw a major reshuffle of its leadership on Friday, its leaders vowed to work for the welfare of the people and expand the party's base as they prepare for the upcoming elections.
Government taking steps to strengthen strategic petroleum reserves: MoS Suresh Gopi
New Delhi, March 20: The Union Government is taking steps to strengthen the strategic petroleum reserves. Through a Special Purpose Vehicle called Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserve Limited (ISPRL), it has established Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) facilities with a total capacity of 5.33 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of crude oil at three locations: Vishakhapatnam (1.33 MMT), Mangaluru (1.5 MMT), and Padur (2.5 MMT).
Congress revamps UP leadership with 133 key appointments
New Delhi, March 20: The Congress, on Thursday, initiated efforts to bolster its organisational structure in Uttar Pradesh to prepare for the upcoming elections, party sources said.
Union govt is measuring to increase blending of ethanol in petrol beyond 20 pc from 2030
New Delhi, India, March 20: The Union government is planning to increase the blending of 20 per cent ethanol in petrol from 2030, Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum Suresh Gopi said in a written reply to the Lok Sabha on Thursday.
20 pc ethanol-blended petrol: No major issues with vehicle performance, says govt
New Delhi, March 20: Using 20 per cent ethanol-blended petrol (E20) did not result in any major issues in vehicle performance, wear of engine components, or engine oil deterioration with E20 fuel, the government told the Parliament on Thursday, citing a panel finding.
Union Minister Shekhawat asks Kerala to focus on iconic tourist destinations
Thiruvananthapuram, March 19: Union Minister for Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Wednesday pointed out that Kerala is a significant contributor to the growth of tourism in India and promised total support of the Centre to take forward the state's pioneering initiatives in the tourism sector.
Gayatri Gopichand, Treesa Jolly storm into second round of women's doubles in ongoing Swiss Open 2025
Basel, March 19: India's women's doubles pair of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly advanced into the second round of the ongoing Swiss Open 2025 badminton tournament in Basel, Switzerland, on Tuesday, as per Olympics.com.