PM Modi inaugurates swanky Terminal-2 of Bengaluru airport
The new eco-friendly terminal in which bamboo has been extensively used has been built at an estimated cost of Rs 5,000 crore.
Deforestation surges in world’s no. 2 tropical forest
The pace of deforestation in the Congo Basin increased 5% in 2021 overall, the Amsterdam-based climate advisory said.
India-US relationship likely to gain momentum post midterm: Experts
The outcome of the US midterm elections will have a major impact on the remaining two years of Joe Biden's presidency, and beyond. These elections are for Congress, which is made up of two parts - the House of Representatives and the Senate. Congress makes nationwide laws.
PM Modi flags off south India's first Vande Bharat Express in Bengaluru
The train connects Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru.
India, US are natural allies: Janet Yellen
Janet Yellen, in a speech highlighting the Biden administration's desire to deepen economic ties with India, said that both the global economy and the democratic idea were at inflection points.
As Delhi's air quality improves, Centre's panel likely to review curbs under GRAP's stage 3
The Centre's air quality panel may take a call on revoking curbs in place in Delhi-NCR under stage 3 (severe) of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), an official said on condition of anonymity.
PM Modi to inaugurate airport's Terminal 2, unveil Kempegowda's 108-ft statue today
PM Modi, who will attend a public function and address a mass gathering later in the day, will also flag off south India's first 'Vande Bharat Express' between Mysuru and Chennai via Bengaluru.
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Biden, Modi have productive, very practical relationship: US NSA
President Biden certainly intends to be a participant in that G20. I don't have anything to announce about visits prior to that, to India, or visits to the White House, Sullivan said
COP27: India insists on new global climate finance target by 2024
At COP15 in Copenhagen in 2009, developed countries had committed to jointly mobilise USD 100 billion per year by 2020 to help developing countries tackle the effects of climate change. Rich countries, however, have repeatedly failed in delivering this finance.
Govt amends Aadhaar rules; supporting documents need to be updated 'at least once' in 10 years
The updation would ensure "continued accuracy" of Aadhaar-related information in the Central Identities Data Repository (CIDR), according to gazette notification issued by Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Fresh cases to be listed automatically before benches: CJI D Y Chandrachud
The CJI, who was sitting on the bench with Justices Hima Kohli and J B Pardiwala, said the fresh cases will be listed for hearing on their own.
Second round of Assam-Meghalaya border talks likely by November-end: Conrad Sangma
Assam and Meghalaya identified 12 disputed areas at the inter-state border. In the first round, the two Northeastern states resolved differences in six areas and signed an agreement in March.
India does not believe in world order where few countries considered superior: Rajnath Singh
In an address at the National Defence College, he also sounded a note of caution about cyber warfare and said it has increased the vulnerability of critical infrastructure.
SC to set up bench to hear Gyanvapi Kashi Vishwanath case on November 11
A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud on Thursday took note of the submissions of advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain, appearing for some Hindu devotees, and said the order granting protection was expiring on November 12.
G20: India’s presidency could set stage to bring in balanced market regulatory reforms
Indian securities markets are amongst the world’s best-governed. So, pushing the exit India button on financial regulation with its concomitant looming isolation will lead to nowhere
PM Modi to inaugurate glitzy Terminal-2 of Bengaluru airport on November 11
The T-2 has been developed at an investment of Rs 5,000 crore.
Mumbai court grants bail to Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut in money laundering case
Special Judge M G Deshpande, designated to hear cases pertaining to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), allowed the bail plea of Raut after hearing arguments from both sides.
India plans unity theme for G-20 as PM Modi balances global powers
“India’s G-20 presidency is coming at a time of crisis and chaos in the world,” Modi said on Tuesday, adding that India’s logo for the summit would be the lotus as a symbol of hope. “No matter how adverse the circumstances, the lotus still blooms.”
SC adjourns to November 24 pleas against 2016 demonetisation by govt
A five-judge constitution bench headed by Justice S A Nazeer adjourned the matter after Attorney General R Venkataramani sought time to file a comprehensive affidavit in the matter.
Will take care of citizens in every aspect: CJI DY Chandrachud
Immediately after the swearing in ceremony at the Rastrapati Bhawan, the 50th CJI reached the Supreme Court premises and paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.
MCD polls: AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal to meet party leaders, discuss strategy today
On Tuesday, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and the Aam Aadmi's Party's Delhi convener Gopal Rai had held a meeting to discuss a blueprint for the party's decentralised strategy in the run up to the December 4 polls.
50th CJI Chandrachud part of landmark verdicts on Ayodhya dispute, right to privacy, adultery
The apex court's most senior judge follows in the footsteps of his father and former chief justice of India, the late Y V Chandrachud, who was at the helm of the judiciary from February 22, 1978 to July 11, 1985 and was India's longest serving CJI. This is the first instance of a father and son occupying the highest seat of justice.
India has 2.49 lakh voters aged above 100: CEC Rajiv Kumar
Besides, 1.80 crore voters are over 80 years of age, Kumar said after flagging off a bicycle rally in Maharashtra's Pune city on Wednesday to create an awareness about voter registration as part of the national level launch of a special summary revision of the voters' list.
