In a first, deaf advocate enrols with Bar Council of Delhi
The 45-year-old woman lawyer would be arguing her matters in courts through the medium of an Indian Sign Language (ISL) interpreter and seeks to be an inspiration for the deaf youth to join the legal profession and contribute to the cause of their community.
Over 1,500 private hospitals empanelled under Ayushman Bharat in last one year: Mansukh Mandaviya
The scheme is reviewed every month and out-of-pocket expenditure of patients under the scheme has come down, Mandaviya said, replying to a question in Lok Sabha.
Snakes in your backyard: EAM Jaishankar recalls Hillary Clinton's remark saying world sees Pakistan as epicentre of terrorism
Jaishankar was addressing reporters at the UN headquarters after chairing a signature event held under India's presidency of the Council on 'Global Counterterrorism Approach: Challenges and Way Forward.'
EAM S Jaishankar declares India's candidature for 2028-29 UNSC term
Jaishankar arrived here on Tuesday to preside over two signature events on counter-terrorism and reformed multilateralism held under India's current Presidency of the UN Security Council, before the curtains come down this month on the country's two-year tenure as elected member of the 15-nation top organ of the world body.
Will address challenges to food security during India's G20 presidency: Janet Yellen
"G20 leaders recently highlighted the importance of a robust global food security response," Yellen said in her remarks at the US-Africa Leaders Summit: Heads of State Session on Food Security.
US diplomat meets Jaishankar, discusses G20 presidency of India
Under Secretary of State Victoria Nuland met Jaishankar at the UN headquarters in New York ahead of attending the briefing hosted by India at the UN Security Council on counter-terrorism, the State Department said in a statement.
Dropout rate of girls has declined since 2014: Mansukh Mandaviya
The minister credited the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for this surge in the education sector.
SC to hear pleas challenging electoral bond scheme in last week of January
A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Vikram Nath said the matter requires to heard.
Bihar hooch deaths toll reaches 26; prohibition policy comes under fierce attack
According to Saran District Magistrate Rajesh Meena, the death toll has climbed to 26, up from 21 on Wednesday night.
Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurates Air India's Mumbai-San Francisco direct flight
After the Tata group took over the loss-making Air India in January this year, the airline has been working on expanding its services and fleet.
Government focussing on last-mile air connectivity to Tier-III cities: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Replying to a question in the Lok Sabha, Jyotiraditya Scindia said India has tremendous connectivity between Tier I-II cities.
EAM Jaishankar discusses India's G20 Presidency with UN chief Antonio Guterres
India officially assumed the G20 presidency on December 1.
Shiv Sena row: Delhi HC reserves order on Uddhav Thackeray's appeal against decision freezing party name, symbol
Uddhav Thackeray claimed that the single judge's November 15 order, by which it had also directed the EC to expedite the proceedings, is 'erroneous' and liable to be set aside.
Fire in multi-storey building in central Mumbai, no injury reported
"At least five fire engines and water jetties have reached the spot and a firefighting operation is on," a fire brigade official said.
3 months after Cyrus Mistry’s death, govt moves to replace bridge railing with crash barriers across India
Cyrus Mistry’s car had crashed on the parapet wall of a bridge on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Highway in Palghar, causing his death and that of his friend Jehangir Pandole, who was the global strategy head of KPMG in London.
India abstains on UN Economic and Social Council resolution to oust Iran from commission on status of women
The Economic and Social Council adopted on Wednesday the draft resolution, introduced by the US, on the removal of Iran from the membership of the Commission on the Status of Women for the remainder of its 2022-2026 term, citing its oppression of women and girls in the Islamic Republic.
Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla to review crowding at airports
Ajay Bhalla has convened a meeting in the wake of continuous complaints from passengers about the rush at the entry gates, luggage dropping, and security check areas.
Railways bag nine awards for energy conservation
These awards were given for the best energy management practices and presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a function held by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency under the aegis of Ministry of Power on Wednesday.
At full steam, Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project now has nearly 99% land acquired
The bullet train will pass through Gujarat, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Maharashtra, with 100% of land acquired in the Union Territory.
UP govt installs 5,000 CCTVs across cities for safety
The exercise has been undertaken to achieve the government's goal of creating safe and smart cities through an Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC).
India slams Pakistan for raking up Kashmir issue in UN
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the credibility of the UN depends on its effective response to the key challenges of our times, be it pandemics, climate change, conflicts or terrorism.
Mahatma Gandhi's ideals must continue to guide actions in ensuring peace and stability around the world: Jaishankar
Jaishankar made the remarks while jointly unveiling Mahatma Gandhi's bust at a sombre ceremony at the North Lawns of the United Nations with UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and President of the 77th session of the General Assembly Csaba Korosi.
France, UK reiterate support for India as permanent UNSC member
"I to reaffirm forcefully that France is in favour of a reform of the Security Council" We support an enlargement of the Security Council to take into account the emergence of new powers that are willing and able to assume the responsibility of a permanent presence in the Security Council.
Subsidy, other expenses of railways too high, says Ashwini Vaishnaw, hints concessions to senior citizens not now
Ashwini Vaishnaw was responding to a question by independent MP from Maharashtra Navneet Rana in Lok Sabha on when the concessions given to the senior citizens in train travel will be restored.
Certain people used BSNL as 'cash cow' during UPA rule: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a huge project worth Rs 1.64 lakh crore for the revival of BSNL, and this will transform the telecom PSU completely, the minister said in Lok Sabha.
