Mumbai, April 3 (IANS) Singer Jasmine Sandlas, who is currently basking in the success of her latest work in “Dhurandhar”, went down memory lane as she reflected on her journey from performing at a small club in Delhi in 2012 to headlining arenas and stadiums today. Jasmine posted an old picture of herself singing on Instagram. Sharing a throwback moment, she revealed that she once performed in front of just 15 people, but her passion and intensity remain unchanged even now. She emphasised t…
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Imphal, April 2 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla soon after returning from New Delhi, where he had held discussions with Union Home Minister Amit Shah on a range of issues concerning the state. An official from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said that Singh also conducted separate meetings with senior civil and Army officials, during which multiple matters were deliberated, including key security concerns. Sources indicated that…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Civil Defence mock drills were conducted across 13 districts in Delhi on Thursday as part of preparations to deal with disasters and war-like situations, an official said. From shopping malls in North and Old Delhi and from hospitals to schools and District Management offices, the mock drills underscored the government’s efforts to strengthen civil defence mechanisms, said a statement issued by the Directorate of Civil Defence.In the New Delhi district, frequented…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Thursday, reviewed mobility and digital traffic management issues with senior officials, stressing on the need to scale up use of AI and community participation for congestion-free roads. During his interaction with the Delhi Traffic Police personnel, the L-G underlined their critical role of in positioning the city as a global hub for investment and tourism-seamless mobility, a statement said.In a post on social…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Thursday named its lawmaker from Punjab, Ashok Mittal, as the party’s new deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha. This effectively paves the way for the axing of party MP Rahul Chadha as its current Deputy Leader in the Upper House and his replacement with a new face from Punjab.The Arvind Kejriwal-led party has penned a letter to the Rajya Sabha Secretariat to facilitate this changeover and appoint party MP Ashok Mittal as the new Deputy Leader…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Central District Police of Delhi on Thursday tightened the noose on the drug trade by arresting two accused with 1.56 kg of ganja in the Patel Nagar area. The operation led to the busting of a supply chain, with both the peddler and the supplier apprehended. The action was carried out under a special drive conducted by PS Patel Nagar as part of Operation Kavach, aimed at curbing organised crime and drug trafficking in the area.A dedicated police team comprising Sub-…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) ‘Between Tehran and Tel Aviv’, a book available on Amazon, written by Col. Rajeev Agarwal, Senior Research Consultant at Chintan Research Foundation, Delhi, serves as an urgent exposé of the ongoing West Asia conflict. It unravels the intricate web of alliances, hostilities, and historical grievances shaping the volatile region today.As nations navigate a fragile balance of power, this book sheds light on Iran’s influence in the region, revealing how its ambitions and …
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) A day after convicting Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti for criminal conspiracy, the Special MP-MLA Court at Delhi’s Rouse Avenue sentenced him to three years’ imprisonment on Thursday.Congress MLA from Datia Assembly constituency in Gwalior division of Madhya Pradesh was convicted by Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court on Wednesday and was sent to judicial custody. On Thursday, after pronouncing the quantum of punishment, the Court granted him bail upon furnishing a personal …
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Devotees across India celebrated Hanuman Jayanti with great devotion and enthusiasm on Thursday, offering prayers at temples and participating in special rituals to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman. In Delhi, a large number of devotees gathered at the Pracheen Hanuman Temple in Connaught Place to offer prayers. Long queues were seen outside the temple since early morning, with authorities ensuring smooth crowd management. A devotee shared that he had been visi…
Patna, April 2 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to take oath as a member of the Rajya Sabha on April 10, according to sources from the Chief Minister’s residence.He is likely to travel to Delhi on April 8 or 9 to complete the formalities in the Upper House of Parliament.Following his return to Patna, Kumar is expected to resign from the post of Chief Minister any time after April 13.Political developments are likely to gather pace after April 14, when the ‘Kharmas’ period (an…