Tag: PTI
Monsoon session: Here is the list of Bills to be introduced in Parliament
However, proceedings were adjourned in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha by afternoon amid protests by the Opposition over inflation, GST rate hikes, price...
Agnipath scheme complements IAF’s long-term vision of ‘lean & lethal’ force: Air Chief Marshal
The ‘Agnipath’ scheme complements the Indian Air Force’s long-term vision of being a “lean and lethal” force with the best manpower and the new...
Amarnath cloudburst: Toll rises to 16; yatra temporarily suspended
At least 16 people have died in the flash flood triggered by a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district, news agency ANI reported...
‘Tribal at top, people will have faith (in system)’: In Murmu’s town, pride and hope
“Tribal people fear going to a police station or court… When they see a tribal person at the top post, they will have some...
Agitation against Agnipath scheme spread to more states: Protests continue; more than 350 trains cancelled
Protests against Agnipath, the Centre’s new recruitment scheme for the armed forces, continued for the third consecutive day, spreading to states such as Punjab...
Bihar: 250 arrested, 189 trains cancelled as Agnipath protests rage on
Over 180 trains were cancelled and six were terminated on Saturday due to prevailing law and order problem and threat perception to railway property...
Amid protests against Agnipath scheme, armed forces announce notification dates for recruitment process
While the Indian Army said that the notification will be issued in the next two days, the Indian Air Force said that the recruitment...
Agnipath protests spread across country, aspirants take to streets, torch vehicles, clash with cops
Trains were set afire, rail and road traffic disputed, and passers-by, including a ruling BJP MLA, pelted with stones as the protests spread to...
Survivors recall Jharkhand ropeway ordeal: ‘cheating death’ to ‘close call’
For Binoy Kumar Das, 72, the feeling of being alive is yet to sink in. Lying on a bed at Deogarh Sadar Hospital, he...
MHA-appointed taskforce on suicides in CAPFs to study fratricides too
A taskforce comprising senior officers constituted a few months back by the Home Ministry to look into cases of suicide in the central armed...
We will continue to deal with Chinese PLA in firm, resolute manner: Army chief
The Indian Army will continue to deal with China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in a “firm and resolute manner” in eastern Ladakh and it...
India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier begins another phase of sea trials
The Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC) 1, which will be called INS Vikrant once it enters service with the Indian Navy, began another set of...
Nagaland firing incident proves high time AFSPA is repealed from NE: Irom Sharmila
Rights activist Irom Sharmila, who was on a 16-year hunger strike against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), feels the recent killing of...
Nagaland civilian killings: Deep regret, says Army, announces court of inquiry and action
The killing of six civilians travelling in a vehicle in Nagaland’s Mon district Saturday is being investigated “at the highest level”, the Army said,...
AAI likely to procure two counter-drone systems worth Rs 9.9 crore in 2022-23
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is likely to procure two counter-drone systems worth Rs 9.9 crore in 2022-23, according to an official document.
“The...
Uttarakhand rains: Death toll rises to 68; 12 trekkers found dead
Amidst massive rescue efforts in Uttarakhand following a bout of extreme weather earlier this week, the death count on Friday rose to 68, PTI...
