Regional News

May 4, 2025 4:06 PM

Union Ministe Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Joins ‘Cycling with Teachers’ Fit India Event in New Delhi

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, participated in a special edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative, titled ‘Cycling with Teachers’, at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, this morning. Addressing the event, the minister said that te...

May 4, 2025 2:29 PM

First batch of Haj pilgrims flagged off from Ladakh

The first batch of Haj pilgrims from the Union Territory of Ladakh was flagged off today by the Chairperson of the Haj Committee, UT Ladakh. The batch, comprising 43 pilgrims from Leh district, was seen off from the Tourist Facilitation Centre in Kargil towards Srinagar. He informed that specia...

May 4, 2025 2:04 PM

Punjab police arrest two persons in Amritsar for allegedly spying for Pakistan

In Punjab, Amritsar Rural Police have arrested two persons for spying for Pakistan. This arrest is being seen as an important one in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. Quoting highly placed Police sources, our Punjab Correspondent reports that the two arrested - Palak Sher Masih and Su...

May 4, 2025 11:32 AM

Andhra Pradesh govt to set up India’s first Transmedia Entertainment City

The Andhra Pradesh State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with leading company Creativeland Asia Private Limited to develop the first "Transmedia Entertainment City" in the state. Representatives of both parties signed this agreement in Amaravati on May 1, 2025. The WAVES S...

May 4, 2025 12:49 PM

Telangana Governor flags off eco friendly livelihood initiative for tribal communities

Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has flagged off vehicles carrying machinery for making eco-friendly leaf plates and cups to tribal villages funded from the Governor's Discretionary Grants. The event was held at Raj Bhavan in Hyderabad to support the livelihood of the Particularly Vulnerable...

May 4, 2025 9:46 AM

Indian Army responds effectively to Pakistan’s firing along LoC

The Indian Army effectively responded to firing by the Pakistan military along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir last night. Defence sources said, the Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked small‑arms fire across the Line of Control opposite the Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajauri, Mendhar, ...

May 4, 2025 8:40 AM

Portals of Badrinath Dham open with traditional rituals in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand

The portals of Badrinath Dham opened with traditional rituals in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand this morning. With this, all four revered shrines of Uttarakhand - Kedarnath, Gangotri, Yamunotri, and Badrinath are now accessible to pilgrims for darshan. Akashvani correspondent reports, the even...

May 3, 2025 10:34 PM

HM Amit Shah Chairs Review Meeting on Key Cooperative Initiatives

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi to assess the progress of National Cooperative Exports Limited (NCEL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL), and Bharatiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Ltd (BBSSL). Addressing the meeting, Mr Shah stated that under th...

May 3, 2025 10:24 PM

Metro Systems Key to Building Smart, Future-Ready Cities: Union Minister Manohar Lal

Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, emphasised that easy, reliable, and safe mobility is the fundamental right of every citizen and that urban transport systems like the Delhi Metro have become an indispensable part of urban living. The minister was speaking at the 31st Founda...

May 3, 2025 8:15 PM

Pune Railway Station Set for Major Redevelopment, New Train Services Launched

Pune, a city of historical and industrial significance, is set to undergo a comprehensive transformation of its railway station, as announced by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today. The redevelopment will include the construction of four new platforms and the installation of world-class di...