Gyanesh Kumar officially took charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Wednesday morning, replacing Rajiv Kumar. Kumar, an ex-IAS officer from Kerala, will oversee the conduct of multiple elections, including state and presidential elections, during his four-year tenure. His appointment comes amid objections, particularly from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who raised concerns over
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Gyanesh Kumar officially took charge as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) on Wednesday morning, replacing Rajiv Kumar. Kumar, an ex-IAS officer from Kerala, will oversee the conduct of multiple elections, including state and presidential elections, during his four-year tenure. His appointment comes amid objections, particularly from Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who raised concerns over
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, is in India for a two-day state visit, marking his second visit since March 2015. He was invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will hold meetings with key leaders and exchange important agreements. BulletsIn Sheikh Tamim’s two-day visit to India is at the invitation of PM
Qatar’s Emir, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, is in India for a two-day state visit, marking his second visit since March 2015. He was invited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will hold meetings with key leaders and exchange important agreements. BulletsIn Sheikh Tamim’s two-day visit to India is at the invitation of PM
The 36th day of Mahakumbh 2025 saw massive crowds at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, with over 520 million devotees having already taken the holy dip. The festival continues to attract millions of pilgrims from across India and abroad. BulletsIn Over 520 million devotees have participated in the Mahakumbh holy dip so far, making it the
The 36th day of Mahakumbh 2025 saw massive crowds at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, with over 520 million devotees having already taken the holy dip. The festival continues to attract millions of pilgrims from across India and abroad. BulletsIn Over 520 million devotees have participated in the Mahakumbh holy dip so far, making it the
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with various foreign ministers, including Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain, during the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman, on February 16-17. Their discussions focused on bilateral relations and regional cooperation through BIMSTEC. BulletsIn Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain in Muscat. Conversation focused on
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with various foreign ministers, including Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain, during the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, Oman, on February 16-17. Their discussions focused on bilateral relations and regional cooperation through BIMSTEC. BulletsIn Jaishankar met Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain in Muscat. Conversation focused on
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar praised India’s democratic system at the Munich Security Conference, emphasizing its successes in elections and welfare programs, while rejecting the notion of global democratic decline. BulletsIn Jaishankar spoke at the Munich Security Conference from February 14 to 16, 2025. He emphasized that India’s democracy is thriving and has delivered successful
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar praised India’s democratic system at the Munich Security Conference, emphasizing its successes in elections and welfare programs, while rejecting the notion of global democratic decline. BulletsIn Jaishankar spoke at the Munich Security Conference from February 14 to 16, 2025. He emphasized that India’s democracy is thriving and has delivered successful
On the fifth anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack on February 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with key leaders, paid tribute to the CRPF personnel who sacrificed their lives in the deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir in 2019. The attack, which claimed the lives of 40 soldiers, continues to stand as a
On the fifth anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack on February 14, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with key leaders, paid tribute to the CRPF personnel who sacrificed their lives in the deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir in 2019. The attack, which claimed the lives of 40 soldiers, continues to stand as a
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar, reviewed crowd management at Prayagraj Railway Stations. The minister assured that Indian Railways is committed to ensuring the smooth return of pilgrims following their holy bath on Maghi Purnima. BulletsIn Ashwini Vaishnaw and Satish Kumar reviewed crowd management at Prayagraj stations. Indian Railways
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, along with Railway Board Chairman Satish Kumar, reviewed crowd management at Prayagraj Railway Stations. The minister assured that Indian Railways is committed to ensuring the smooth return of pilgrims following their holy bath on Maghi Purnima. BulletsIn Ashwini Vaishnaw and Satish Kumar reviewed crowd management at Prayagraj stations. Indian Railways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Marseille on the final day of his three-day visit to France. On this day, PM Modi will inaugurate India’s second consulate in France and participate in key events like paying tribute to fallen soldiers and visiting the ITER nuclear fusion project. This marks the conclusion of a visit aimed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Marseille on the final day of his three-day visit to France. On this day, PM Modi will inaugurate India’s second consulate in France and participate in key events like paying tribute to fallen soldiers and visiting the ITER nuclear fusion project. This marks the conclusion of a visit aimed
Following a decisive win in the Delhi assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is weighing options for its new chief minister. With 48 out of 70 seats, the BJP has ended a 26-year wait to regain power in Delhi, displacing Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The BJP is considering various candidates for the
Following a decisive win in the Delhi assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is weighing options for its new chief minister. With 48 out of 70 seats, the BJP has ended a 26-year wait to regain power in Delhi, displacing Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). The BJP is considering various candidates for the
President Droupadi Murmu participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela on Monday, taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. She also offered prayers at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, followed by the Ganga Aarti and ‘pooja.’ The Maha Kumbh Mela, which began on January 13, will conclude
President Droupadi Murmu participated in the Maha Kumbh Mela on Monday, taking a holy dip in the Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. She also offered prayers at the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers, followed by the Ganga Aarti and ‘pooja.’ The Maha Kumbh Mela, which began on January 13, will conclude
