New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Lok Sabha witnessed heated political exchanges between the treasury benches and opposition on Tuesday as members began debating the no-confidence motion against Speaker Om Birla. During the discussion, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Nishikant Dubey strongly defended the Speaker and launched a sharp attack on the opposition, particularly Congress MP Rahul Gandhi. Dubey argued that parliamentary disagreements in the past had never resulted in such a step against the Speaker. …
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New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission-II, South Delhi, has directed Malaysia Airlines to refund over Rs 65,000 with interest and ordered MakeMyTrip (India) Pvt. Ltd. to pay compensation to a Delhi resident for deficiency in service related to cancelled international tickets during the Covid-19 pandemic.The complaint was filed by Karan Pradeep, a resident of Gulmohar Park in South Delhi, who had booked two international tickets through Make My Trip for Mala…
Chandigarh, Feb 24 (IANS) In a powerful example of justice delivered beyond courtrooms, costs and penalties imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on defaulting parties are bringing renewed hope to some of the most vulnerable patients at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER). In the past two years, contributions to the Poor Patient Welfare Fund (PPWF) through court-directed deposits have increased by 179 per cent, rising from Rs 89.50 lakh in 2023-24 to …
New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Once the heartbeat of old Delhi, traditional wrestling akhadas echoed with the sounds of cheering crowds, thudding bodies, and the earthy scent of mud.Today, many of those spaces lie quiet, their legacy fading as the city’s sporting culture shifts and interest in desi wrestling wanes.A former Indian wrestler, speaking to IANS, recalled a time when dangals like the one near Jama Masjid, Old Delhi would draw massive gatherings. “People would travel across the city just to…
Noida, Feb 2 (IANS) Haryana Thunders were crowned champions of the Pro Wrestling League 2026 after narrowly defeating Delhi Dangal Warriors 5–4 in a tense final on Sunday. Following their victory, head coach Virender Dahiya attributed the franchise’s success to its long-term vision and emphasised the league’s significance for emerging wrestlers. He noted that the league provided valuable learning experiences from foreign players and expressed confidence that Indian wrestlers will continue to…
Mumbai, Jan 21 (IANS) In a significant move to improve living conditions of the city’s police force, the Maharashtra government on Wednesday appointed senior IAS officer Iqbal Singh Chahal as Chairman of the Mumbai Police Housing Township Project.The appointment, announced through an official notification dated January 21, 2026, will take effect on February 1, 2026, immediately after Chahal’s retirement from active service on January 31.Chahal was one of the frontrunners for the post of stat…
Jaipur, Jan 18 (IANS) Former Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar on Sunday shared candid insights into Brexit negotiations, global leadership and his personal political journey while speaking at the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF).Reflecting on the Brexit period, Varadkar said he worked with three British Prime Ministers, noting how frequently leadership changed in the UK at the time. Drawing contrasts, he remarked: “Rishi Sunak wants to do business, but he doesn’t take the initiative,” whi…
Mumbai, Jan 18 (IANS) Actor Atul Agnihotri on Sunday shared a picture ‘celebrating’ his superstar brother-in-law Salman Khan, that also featured cricket legend MS Dhoni.The picture shared by Atul on his social media account, featured his wife and Salman’s sister Alvira Agnihotri, Arpita Khan Sharma posing with brother Salman Khan and MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi Dhoni.Going by Atul’s caption, it seems the picture was clicked during Salman Khan’s grand 61st birthday celebrations on the 27…
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) With the Pro Wrestling League (PWL) scheduled to kick off on January 15, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has decided to intervene to ensure financial transparency and guarantee that athletes receive their agreed-upon payments on time.The federation has taken note of previous controversies regarding salary delays and is instituting a monitoring mechanism to protect the interests of the wrestlers this season.”To ensure transparency in the distribution of salaries, t…
Ranchi, Jan 5 (IANS) The Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Committee (JPCC) on Monday organised a protest march in Ranchi against the new law enacted to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), alleging that the move would weaken rural employment security.The march, led by State Congress President Keshav Mahto Kamlesh, began at Bapu Vatika in Morabadi and culminated at Lok Bhavan in Ranchi.Before the start of the march, Congress leaders and workers paid floral tribu…