New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday presented a carefully curated selection of gifts — reflecting the country’s rich spiritual, artistic and cultural traditions — to Vietnamese President To Lam during his three-day visit to India. The gifts included the specially developed Namoh 108 lotus, a handcrafted brass Buddha sculpture with a Bodhi tree motif, and exquisite silk fabric from Varanasi.Each item carried deep symbolic and cultural significance, showcasing India’…
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Gurugram, May 3 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a man allegedly killed his wife and four children in Gurugram before attempting to take his own life, officials said on Sunday, adding that the accused is currently undergoing treatment at a civil hospital. The incident took place in Wazirpur village of Gurugram. The victims include a 35-year-old woman and four children aged 14, 12, 10 and 8.According to officials, after committing the crime, the accused attempted suicide by slitting his wrist. He w…
New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A 32-year-old man was seriously injured after an alleged brutal assault over a payment dispute in Vijay Enclave area of Dwarka in the national capital, police said on Saturday.According to officials, a PCR call was received on April 24 at around 8:30 p.m. reporting that a man’s hands were allegedly cut using a grinder by few known persons in Delhi’s Vijay Enclave.Police from Dabri Police Station rushed to the spot and found the victim, Lokesh Gupta, a resident of Vijay…
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) added a cumulative treatment capacity of 538.03 MLD along the Ganga and its tributaries during 2025–26, said a Jal Shakti Ministry statement on Tuesday. The treatment capacity of 538.03 MLD was added through 18 projects across Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Bihar, it said.As many as 28 sewage treatment plants (STPs) were completed during the year, marking a significant increase compared to 22 …
Yamunanagar, April 15 (IANS) Women in Haryana’s Yamunanagar organised a vibrant scooter rally on Wednesday to express their support for the Women’s Reservation Bill and extended their gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing the legislation.The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation, with women riding their own scooters across key areas of the city, highlighting a growing sense of political awareness and empowerment among them. Participants said the event was aimed at celebrati…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Streets in various parts of the country, on Saturday, witnessed increased police deployment as the country celebrates the Eid-ul-Fitr festival along with the ongoing nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival.Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, is being observed by Muslims across the globe including India, with prayers, feasts, and gatherings on Saturday. In a gesture of communal harmony and brotherhood, members of the Hindu community in J…
Moradabad, Feb 9 (IANS) AIMIM’s Uttar Pradesh president Shaukat Ali stirred controversy with a remark suggesting a new slogan on having children: ‘Hum Do, Hamare Do Darjan (We two, our two dozen)’. Shaukat Ali, the state chief of Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM, made the statement while addressing a public meeting in Moradabad on Sunday evening. His comments on population growth and community strength have triggered sharp reactions.During the gathering, Ali claimed that he has eight children, while…
Lucknow, Jan 27 (IANS) The One District One Product (ODOP), an ambitious initiative of the Uttar Pradesh government, has given new recognition to cities and towns by harnessing their inherent potential, thereby establishing a distinct identity of their own. The scheme, launched in 2018, has gone a long way in unlocking myriad opportunities for the residents, and also making them a hub of economic activity.The success of the ODOP model clearly reflects the state’s export figures. In 2017, Uttar…
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The Centre’s One District- One Product (ODOP) initiative has been expanded, as on December 2025, to over 770 districts, which have now become economic hubs that are enabling local farmers and artisans to produce for global markets, according to an official statement issued on Friday.The initiative identifies one unique product in every district of the state, provides it with branding, market access, institutional support, and visibility, and empowers the community behi…
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) A mild earthquake measuring 2.8 on the Richter scale struck New Delhi on Monday morning, causing brief tremors across parts of the national capital. According to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at around 8:44 a.m., with its epicentre located in North Delhi at a shallow depth of 5 kilometres.There were no immediate reports of casualties or property damage, and the tremors were described as mild in nature. However, the incident once again …