Kejriwal ruined careers of youth due to illegal hiring: Delhi BJP chief

IANS | May 16, 2025 7:59 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Delhi BJP President Virendra Sachdeva on Friday launched an attack on the previous Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government for ruining careers of thousands of youth by engaging them in unapproved roles in government departments ranging from bus marshals to doctors.

The journey that began on May 16, 2014: India under PM Modi

IANS | May 16, 2025 7:12 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) It was on this day in 2014 when India witnessed a seismic shift. The outcomes of the 16th Lok Sabha elections were announced on May 16, 2014, ushering in a new era under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), leading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), stormed to power with a massive mandate. The Congress-led UPA government that had ruled for a decade was dislodged.

India in no hurry to review suspension of Indus Waters Treaty: MoJS

IANS | May 16, 2025 6:59 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) is in no hurry to dilute the decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, a stand taken by the Centre as part of tough measures announced against Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack, a top official said on Friday.

From Washington to Tokyo, Moscow to Jo'burg: Indian MPs set to expose Pakistan on terrorism (2nd ld)

IANS | May 16, 2025 6:48 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) In a massive diplomatic push, the government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has decided to dispatch delegations comprising of Members of Parliament (MPs) from several political parties to key world capitals to expose Pakistan's hand in the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack and build wider global support against cross-border terrorism.

Pak plans to give Rs 14 crore to Masood Azhar from public funds: Rajnath Singh

IANS | May 16, 2025 5:50 PM

New Delhi/Bhuj, May 16 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday issued a clear warning against Pakistan’s alleged plans to fund terrorism using taxpayers' money and international aid. Addressing troops at a military base in Gujarat's Bhuj, Rajnath Singh claimed that the Pakistan government intended to give Rs 14 crore to Masood Azhar, the UN-designated terrorist and chief of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).