A day after Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from his position as Vice President of India, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan met with President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday, July 22. Jagdeep Dhankhar also serves as the ex-officio chairperson of Rajya Sabha. “Shri Harivansh, Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, visited...
A senior official from the Sports Ministry confirmed to India Today on Tuesday, July 22, that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will fall under the scope of the National Sports Bill. Although the BCCI does not depend on government funding, its inclusion was largely expected, particularly with Indian cricket teams preparing...
On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to the surprising resignation of Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, offering his best wishes and recognizing Dhankhar’s extensive service to the country. “Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji has had numerous opportunities to serve our nation in different roles, including as the Vice President of India. I wish him good health,”...
Maharashtra minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule stated on Monday that the government will evaluate the implications of the Bombay High Court ruling that acquitted all 12 defendants in the 7/11 Mumbai train bombings before making a decision on whether to appeal to the Supreme Court. On July 11, 2006, seven explosions occurred across various locations on the...
Bangladesh Plane Crash: On Monday, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences for the lives lost in the tragic plane crash in Bangladesh. In a message posted on X, the Prime Minister affirmed India’s solidarity with Bangladesh and its readiness to provide any necessary support and assistance. “I am deeply shocked and saddened by...
A training jet from the Bangladesh Air Force crashed into a school building in Dhaka on Monday, resulting in at least one fatality, as reported by military officials and a fire department representative. Following the crash, the aircraft ignited, and smoke was visible from a considerable distance. At least eight fire service units were dispatched...
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court is scheduled to announce its ruling today at 9:30 AM regarding the prominent 7/11 Mumbai train blast case. This decision pertains to five defendants who received death sentences from a lower court in relation to the 2006 terrorist attacks in Mumbai. These defendants have appealed their sentences in the High...
HDFC Bank, which is the second-most valued company in India by market capitalisation, announced its first-ever bonus issue in a 1:1 ratio on Saturday. In addition to the bonus shares, the private lender also revealed a special interim dividend. “The Bank has sanctioned the issuance of bonus equity shares at a ratio of 1:1, meaning...
A second-year BDS student at Sharda University in Greater Noida took her own life on Monday, reportedly due to harassment from faculty members. The event occurred on the university grounds, falling under the jurisdiction of the Knowledge Park Police Station. Authorities found a suicide note at the scene, in which the victim held her teachers...
New Delhi: Over 20 schools in Delhi have received bomb threats through emails, officials reported on Friday. The police stated that the Richmond Global School, located in the Paschim Vihar area of Delhi, has indicated it received a bomb threat. The Delhi police and fire department quickly responded to the scene after being informed about...