Momentous occasion: PM Modi on 10th anniversary of Jan Dhan scheme
New Delhi, Aug 28 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated beneficiaries on the decade anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), a scheme which has provided many with financial stability. “Today, we mark a momentous occasion-10 years of Jan
Bengal Bandh: BJP’s 12-hour protest evokes massive response, trains stopped, shops shut
Kolkata, Aug 28 – The 12-hour general strike called by BJP in West Bengal on Wednesday has made a major impact on normal life in pockets of the state. The strike from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. has been called to condemn police
Trump, Harris agree to mute mics for Sep 10 debate
Washington, Aug 28 – Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he has “reached an agreement” to have closed microphones at the September 10 debate with Democratic rival Kamala Harris, noting that “the rules will be the same as the last
‘Crossed all limits of cruelty and dictatorship’, says BJP chief Nadda; slams Mamata Banerjee
New Delhi, Aug 28 – In the aftermath of the violence during the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ rally in Kolkata, Union Minister and BJP President J.P. Nadda has launched a scathing attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of “surpassing all boundaries
First Jan 6 rioter to breach US Capitol jailed for more than 4 years
Washington, Aug 28 – A Kentucky man, who was the first rioter to enter the US Capitol, on January 6, 2021, in an attempt to stop the official certification of the US presidential election has been sentenced to more than four years in
Senior IPS Officer B. Srinivasan appointed NSG chief
New Delhi, Aug 28 – Senior IPS officer B. Srinivasan was on Tuesday appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG), the country’s counter-terrorism force, according to a Personnel Ministry order. Srinivasan is a 1992 batch Indian Police Service
UP: 8 railway stations renamed in Lucknow
Lucknow, Aug 27 – Eight railway stations in the Lucknow division of Northern Railways were officially renamed after saints and freedom fighters on Tuesday, officials said. According to an order issued by the Northern Railways, Kasimpur Halt Railway Station will now be known
IAEA chief warns of risk of nuclear incident in Russia’s Kursk region
Moscow, Aug 28 – Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi has warned of a risk of a nuclear incident at the Kursk nuclear power plant due to the conflict nearby. “There is a risk of a nuclear incident
BJP’s Kiran Choudhry elected to Rajya Sabha unopposed from Haryana
Chandigarh, Aug 27 – Four-time legislator and Congress rebel Kiran Choudhry was on Tuesday elected unopposed for the lone Rajya Sabha seat in Haryana as a BJP nominee. On Kiran being elected, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said she would emerge as a
Zee, Sony end all disputes, $10 bn merger deal scrapped amicably
Mumbai, Aug 27 – ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd. (ZEE), and Culver Max Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (CMEPL) operating as Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), together with its group company Bangla Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. (BEPL), have arrived at a comprehensive non-cash settlement, amicably resolving all
Laos mulls increasing allowance to tackle rising cost of living
Vientiane, Aug 27 – The Lao government is considering a proposal to increase supporting allowances for enterprise employees to tackle the rising cost of living. Speaking at the government’s monthly meeting for August, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone emphasised the urgency of tackling
MUDA case: K’taka Dy CM gives ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ call to press Guv for action in pending cases
Bengaluru, Aug 27 – Karnataka Congress President DK Shivakumar on Tuesday gave a ‘Raj Bhavan Chalo’ call for an agitation on August 31 to pressurize Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot to give sanction for prosecution in cases against BJP leaders pending before him. The
Remove Priyank Kharge from Cabinet, take back KIADB land: BJP
Bengaluru, Aug 27 – Karnataka BJP on Tuesday demanded the removal of Minister for RDPR, IT and BT Priyank Kharge from the Cabinet in connection with alleged illegal land allotment to Kharge’s family by the Karnataka Industrial Area Development Board (KIADB). The BJP
Car manufacturers agree to offer discounts to buyers who scrap old vehicles: Gadkari
New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, announced on Tuesday that passenger and commercial vehicle manufacturers have agreed to offer discounts for the purchase of new vehicles against the scrapping of older ones of buyers with
UGC introduces framework for universities to conduct exams for SWAYAM courses
New Delhi, 27 Aug – University Grant Commission (UGC) introduced a framework on Tuesday for universities to conduct examinations for Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) courses. This initiative has been taken to enhance flexibility in earning academic credits
Rouse Avenue Court accepts Kavitha’s bail bonds, issues order for release
New Delhi, Aug 27 – A court here on Tuesday accepted the bail bonds furnished on behalf of BRS leader K. Kavitha, who has been ordered to be released on bail by the Supreme Court in the corruption and money laundering cases linked
It’s great to see shooting sport now getting attention, says Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker
New Delhi, Aug 27 – After a historic campaign at the Paris Olympics in which she won two bronze medals, pistol shooter Manu Bhaker expressed her delight at seeing shooting gaining global attention, despite not being a visually appealing sport for spectators. Manu
MP: George Kurian elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha
Bhopal, Aug 27 – After the independent candidate Kantidev Singh withdrew his nomination, Union Minister George Kurian was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday. Kurian received a certificate from the Returning Office at the state Assembly and was
IASST’s smart sensor to help Parkinson’s patients manage drug dosage
New Delhi, Aug 27 – Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST), an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology, on Tuesday revealed a low-cost and portable smartphone-based sensor system that can assist in managing symptoms
Kim Kardashian bats for clemency, pleads to Biden
Los Angeles, Aug 27 – When reality television star Kim Kardashian is not being chased by the paparazzi, she likes to work towards making society inclusive. The reality star recently paid a visit to the Department of Justice in Washington DC and met