Articles by Isha Sahai Bhatnagar
8 years of Modi govt marked by misgovernance: Congress
The Congress released a booklet in Hindi titled “8 saal, 8 chhal, BJP Sarkar Viphal” (8 years, 8 deceits, BJP government failed) to highlight the “failures” of the NDA government on multiple fronts in the last eight years.
Updated on May 27, 2022 12:47 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
Centre warns restaurants over service charges, convenes meet over it
The consumer affairs, food, and public distribution ministry said consumers were being falsely misled on the legality of such charges and harassed for requesting their removal from the bills
Published on May 24, 2022 09:17 AM IST
Yearlong celebration for Raja Ram Mohan Roy’s 250th birth anniversary begin
Raja Ram Mohan Roy is known for setting up the Brahmo Samaj, a reformist movement of Hindu religion that aimed at fighting social evils that were prevalent in the society, such as superstitious practices, customs such as Sati, child marriage.
Published on May 23, 2022 09:27 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
‘Integral part of our culture’: PM hails service of horses in the armed forces
Virat, the Hanoverian horse, was awarded the Chief of Army Staff Commendation on the eve of Army Day on January 15 and was the first horse to receive the commendation for exceptional service and abilities
Updated on May 23, 2022 02:00 PM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
Top poll officials to give up two LTCs and tax benefits
The Election Commission of India “unanimously” decided that “CEC and ECs will not take any income tax benefits presently given to them
Published on May 20, 2022 11:46 PM IST
Election Commission announces austerity drive, ECs to give up tax benefits
Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar reevaluated the perks and privileges available to election commissioners and voluntarily surrendered his income tax benefits.
Published on May 20, 2022 06:14 PM IST
Indian cinema played crucial role through turbulent times: Thakur
Thakur, who is leading the Indian contingent at the international film festival, also said that India’s red-carpet presence captured the diversity of cinematic excellence not only in terms of representation of actors and filmmakers but also through OTT platforms.
Updated on May 20, 2022 02:08 AM IST
‘If those guilty of...’: Congress slams Centre over Rajiv Gandhi killer release
‘If those guilty of terrorism and assassination of a Prime Minister are going to be released like this, then who will uphold the majesty and the integrity of law in this country?’ said the Congress after the release of AG Perarivalan.
Updated on May 18, 2022 05:55 PM IST
Cost of training drone pilots set to reduce in coming days: Scindia
Fees for drone pilot training course will significantly decrease in the next 3-4 months as more institutes will get necessary certification from the aviation regulatory body, Union civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday
Published on May 18, 2022 12:25 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
Rajnath Singh to launch two indigenous Indian Navy warships today in Mumbai
The frontline warships — ‘Surat’ (project 15B Destroyer) and ‘Udaygiri’ (Project 17A Frigate) — are “next generation stealth guided missiles destroyers”
Published on May 17, 2022 08:50 AM IST
Rajiv Kumar takes charge as chief election commissioner
Rajiv Kumar replaced Sushil Chandra, who relinquished charge after completing his tenure. The new CEC will oversee the 2024 national polls and assembly elections in 10 states and Jammu & Kashmir during his tenure.
Updated on May 15, 2022 02:22 PM IST
Centre to send reps to 9 countries to discuss wheat exports
India has set a target of a record 10 million tonnes (MT) of wheat exports in 2022-23 amid rising demand globally
Updated on May 13, 2022 08:29 AM IST
Relaxed uniform norms, new timings: Govt's guidelines for schools amid heatwave
The Centre’s guidelines come after parents of children studying in Delhi schools requested the government last week to either revise timings or to advance summer holidays given the brutal heatwave and high temperatures.
Updated on May 12, 2022 04:49 AM IST
Isha Sahai Bhatnagar, New Delhi
India unanimously elected as chair of Asian election body
India was elected as the chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-24 after an executive board meeting held in Manila, Philippines, on May 7.
Updated on May 11, 2022 05:03 PM IST
Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui, 3 other Indians awarded Pulitzer 2022
Akhtar Siddiqui, Danish’s father, said that the family was happy to see his son’s work was getting recognised
Updated on May 11, 2022 12:42 AM IST
‘Artificial,’ says Congress on looming power crisis; demands immediate solution
The country has been reeling under a coal crisis that aggravated between October and November last year as well, owing to extended monsoons and an increase in the demand for domestic coal over expensive imported coal. The crisis triggered power supply issues in several states and union territories such as Delhi, Maharashtra and Gujarat.
Published on Apr 29, 2022 04:18 PM IST
‘If product is bad’: BJP leader’s swipe at Congress over talks with Prashant Kishor
Tuesday’s announcement by the Congress and Prashant Kishor came 10 days after the election strategist made a formal presentation to the Congress and held almost daily consultations with the top leadership
Updated on Apr 27, 2022 10:28 AM IST
Every PM remembered in Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalya: Modi on ‘Mann Ki Baat’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya in Delhi is a ‘matter of pride’ for the country.
Published on Apr 24, 2022 05:45 PM IST
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurates India-Vietnam flights
The four new flights will be operated between Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Mumbai as well as between southern resort island of Phu Quoc and New Delhi and Mumbai
Updated on Apr 21, 2022 09:08 AM IST
PM to confer award for excellence in public administration on Civil Services Day
The central government observes April 21 as Civil Services Day as an “occasion for the civil servants to rededicate themselves to the cause of citizens and renew their commitments to public service and excellence in works”
Published on Apr 20, 2022 02:43 PM IST
PM Modi’s Swachh Bharat mission transformed the lives of Indians: BJP
PM Modi launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2, 2014
Published on Apr 19, 2022 09:25 AM IST
Before organisational elections, over 2.8 crore digitally enroll as Congress members
Karnataka has the highest number of digitally enrolled members, currently standing at over 70 lakh, followed by Telangana which has around 50 lakh members. Both states also have 100 per cent booth coverage, meaning that every booth has one Congress member.
Published on Apr 15, 2022 11:42 PM IST
Centre to provide 1.5 lakh free Doordarshan Dish TV services in Jammu & Kashmir
The service has no subscription fee and only requires a one-time investment of ₹2,000 to purchase the set-top-box and a small dish antenna with accessories
Published on Apr 13, 2022 09:49 AM IST
In AAP vs BJP over schools, MP Manoj Tiwari makes a visit. Complains to NCPCR
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari made a visit to the Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya, Subzi Mandi, in Delhi and released a video of the school building.
Updated on Apr 12, 2022 10:56 PM IST
‘India ready to supply food stocks to world if WTO permits’: PM Modi
Mentioning his conversation with US President Joe Biden, PM Modi said that if the World Trade Organization permits, he was willing to supply India’s food stock to the world.
Published on Apr 12, 2022 02:18 PM IST
Modi to virtually inaugurate hostel, education complex in Gujarat
The facilities at the hostel and education centre include an e-library, primary health facilities, a TV room, a conference room
Published on Apr 12, 2022 08:37 AM IST
Increase in drug seizures at IGI airport: Delhi Customs Zone
On Sunday, 18 kg of heroin was recovered from a person while 12 others were detained for swallowing narcotic drugs
Published on Apr 11, 2022 10:09 AM IST
Smriti Irani confronted by Congress leader over gas and fuel price hike
For the first time since October 2021, the prices of domestic gas cylinders rose by ₹50 in March. The price of LPG was hiked on April 1 by ₹250 per cylinder. As for fuel prices, they have remained unchanged for the fourth consecutive day on Sunday.
Updated on Apr 10, 2022 05:54 PM IST
Modi govt’s fuel price hikes crushing people, says Congress
Apart from Congress, other opposition parties are also becoming vocal over the surge in fuel prices. Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee drew similarities between Sri Lanka’s economic crisis and India’s fuel prices earlier this week.
Published on Apr 08, 2022 09:53 PM IST
World Health Day: Union ministers to attend grand yoga show at Red Fort
The Ayush ministry is all set to demonstrate Common Yoga Protocol in the backdrop of the Red Fort in New Delhi on the World Health Day on Thursday.
Published on Apr 06, 2022 05:06 PM IST