Noted Punjab educationist nominated to Rajya Sabha

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 30, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu nominated educationist Satnam Singh Sandhu as a Rajya Sabha member, filling one of the two vacant seats under the nomination category for over 20 months. Sandhu, founder-chancellor of Chandigarh University, expressed gratitude to PM Narendra Modi and pledged to work towards strengthening efforts for...

You are here


๐Ÿ’ก newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Droupadi Murmu

President of India since 2022
A tragic boat collision near Mumbai claimed 13 lives and injured several others on Wednesday. A Navy vessel collided with a passenger ferry, leading to a major..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 4 days ago


Punjab, India

State in northwestern India
The multi-storey under-construction building collapsed in Punjab's Mohali on Saturday. Earlier a victim of the incident, Drishti Verma succumbed to injuries.
Credit: DNA - Published 15 hours ago

An explosion rocked an abandoned police post in Gurdaspur, Punjab, late Friday night, marking the second such incident in 48 hours and the eighth in the state..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago

A multi-story under-construction building crumbled in Mohali, Punjab, prompting a swift response from NDRF and rescue teams. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann expressed..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 1 day ago

States pitched for special central packages during pre-budget consultations. They sought increased interest-free loans, disaster relief funds, and infrastructure..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago


Rajya Sabha

Upper house of the Parliament of India
Parliament's winter session concluded amidst unprecedented chaos, marked by low productivity, protests, and even physical altercations. The session saw minimal..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien criticized Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar for allegedly speaking for nearly 30% of the Upper House's functional time..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 2 days ago

The BJP knows that its real feelings about Ambedkar are out in the open and therefore it is afraid of the Opposition which is raising this issue, the Congress..
Credit: DNA - Published 3 days ago

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh rejected the INDIA bloc's notice for Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar's removal, citing insufficient notice period and..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago

Rajya Sabha MP Phangnon Konyak accused Rahul Gandhi of misbehavior. Konyak stated Gandhi's proximity made her uncomfortable. She lodged a complaint with Rajya..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 3 days ago


Narendra Modi

Prime Minister of India since 2014
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait, the first in 43 years, resulted in a strategic partnership and a defense cooperation agreement. The..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 46 minutes ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic two-day visit to Kuwait, the first by an Indian Prime Minister in four decades. He engaged with Kuwait's..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 6 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Kuwait resulted in the elevation of India-Kuwait ties to a 'Strategic Partnership'. The leaders discussed collaboration..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 8 hours ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Kuwait's highest accolade, the Order of Mubarak Al Kabeer. This is the 20th international award to be given to PM..
Credit: DNA - Published 11 hours ago

BJP's Tarun Chugh criticized Congress leader Digvijaya Singh for his remarks on PM Modi's Kuwait visit. Chugh accused Singh of "petty politics" and..
Credit: IndiaTimes - Published 12 hours ago

You might like