Union Budget: PM Modi to meet prominent economists today

PM Modi arrives in Brunei Darussalam on historic two-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the Bandar Seri Begawan Airport Tuesday afternoon as he began a two-day visit to Brunei Darussalam - the first ever bilateral trip by an Indian PM to the southeast Asian nation - at the invitation of Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. Sep 3, 2024
Bill seeking death penalty for rape convicts passed in Bengal Assembly

Bill seeking death penalty for rape convicts passed in Bengal Assembly

The 'Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill', which seeks the death penalty for convicts in rape and murder cases or in cases of rape where the victim is left in a vegetative state, was passed through a voice vote in the state Assembly on Tuesday. Sep 3, 2024
Veteran journalist Umesh Upadhyay passes away

Veteran journalist Umesh Upadhyay passes away

Veteran journalist Umesh Upadhyay, a distinguished figure in journalism and media communication strategy, passed away on Sunday. His sudden and untimely death has left the media world in shock. Sep 1, 2024
Indigo launches daily direct flights to culturally vibrant Jaffna from India

Indigo launches daily direct flights to culturally vibrant Jaffna from India

IndiGo, a leading budget airline, has recently launched daily direct flights to Jaffna, a culturally rich city in the northern province of Sri Lanka. This new route marks the 34th international and 122nd overall destination in IndiGo's rapidly expanding 6E network. The airline's second destination in Sri Lanka after Colombo, this strategic move is expected to strengthen the cultural and trade ties between India and Sri Lanka, which have been marked by cooperation in the fields of commerce, infrastructure development, and air connectivity. Sep 1, 2024