UP: BJP appoints ministers for constituencies facing by-polls
Lucknow, July 1 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in Uttar Pradesh, has started gearing up for assembly by-elections on 10 seats.
Sensex jumps 443 points, IT stocks lead rally
Mumbai, July 1 - Indian stock indices closed in green on Monday following the rally in IT shares. At closing
Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Hindu’ remark in LS triggers intervention from PM, Amit Shah
New Delhi, July 1 - Rahul Gandhi’s maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha was marked by huge pandemonium and uproar in the Lower House on Monday.
Victims will get justice soon with new criminal laws, says Raj CM
Jaipur, July 1 - As the three new criminal laws came into force from Sunday midnight Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Monday that victims will get justice soon with the implementation of these laws.
Maha Dy CM stays Deekshabhoomi renovation project after protests
Mumbai, July 1 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced a stay on the Rs 200 crore Deekshabhoomi renovation project in Nagpur in the wake of ongoing agitation there.
Rohit wanted to win 2024 T20 World Cup very badly, and he finally got his reward: Lalchand Rajput
New Delhi, July 1 - June 29, 2024 will be forever remembered as the day India ended its 13-year drought of a World Cup win when the Rohit Sharma-led side beat South Africa by seven runs to lift the Men’s T20 World Cup
Govt halts parking lot project at Nagpur’s Deekshabhoomi after massive protests
Nagpur, July 1 - Thousands of Dalits trooped to the famed Deekshabhoomi in Nagpur – where Dr. B. R. Ambedkar and over 4 lakh of his followers had embraced Buddhish 58 years ago – to stage a protest against a proposed underground parking
Impact of Adityanath Yogi’s health initiatives now visible in UP
Lucknow, July 1 - The UP government's efforts at improving the health sector have resulted in 256 health units in the state being awarded the National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) certificate for providing high-quality treatment and exceeding health standards.
North Korea fires 2 ballistic missiles; 1 launch possibly fails
Seoul, July 1 - North Korea fired two ballistic missiles in a northeastern direction on Monday, South Korea's military said, with one of the launches possibly failing and the missile falling inland within the country.
MP Assembly’s Monsoon Session begins on stormy note with Oppn protest
Bhopal, July 1 - The Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Assembly began on Monday on a stormy note with the Opposition staging a protest and demanding a discussion in the House on the alleged nursing colleges scam.
India prepares checklist of entire 1,04,561 fauna species
Kolkata, July 1 - India has become the first country to prepare a checklist of its entire 104,561 fauna species, and become a global leader in biodiversity documentation, said Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
Special & fact check units established to stop spread of fake news in K’taka: Siddaramaiah
Bangalore, July 1 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday said that special and fact check units have been established across the state to keep a check on the spread of fake news.
Palace on Wheels as wedding destination, bookings to start from September
Jaipur, July 1 - After the Palace on Wheels, which is regarded as one of the most beautiful and luxurious trains in the world, offered destination weddings, the booking for the same will start in September.
CII, Nasscom join hands to digitally skill 1 lakh non-IT professionals in 2 years
New Delhi, July 1 - The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Nassom on Monday joined hands to provide digital skills to youth in sectors other than IT, with an aim to reskill and upskill 1 lakh youth in the coming two years.
IOA president thanks OCA for including yoga in Asian Games
New Delhi, July 1 - Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president PT Usha thanked the Olympic Council of Asia's Executive Board (EB) for readily agreeing to her proposal to include Yoga, the ancient Indian discipline that foster physical and mental health, in the Asian
97.87 pc of ₹2000 banknotes have now been returned: RBI
Mumbai, July 1 - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday said that 97.87 per cent of the ₹2000 banknotes that were in circulation as of May 19, 2023, when their withdrawal was announced, have now been returned.
Amit Shah explains how ‘swadeshi’ criminal code will ensure speedy trial and justice
New Delhi, July 1 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the country’s criminal justice system has turned completely ‘swadeshi’ after 75 years of Independence, as the British-era laws have ceased to exist with new laws coming into force.
Robbers loot Rs 50 lakh from Axis Bank in Bihar’s Sheikhpura
Patna, July 1 - A daring heist took place at an Axis Bank branch at Sri Krishna Chowk in Sheikhpura District of Bihar on Monday, where the robbers made off with Rs 50 lakh.
24 districts highly flood-prone, prepare in advance for floods: Yogi Adityanath
Lucknow, July 1 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday reviewed the ongoing flood management preparations and safety measures with senior officials and provided necessary guidelines for the wider public interest.
GRSE to build advanced tug for Bangladesh Navy
Kolkata, July 1 - Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd, a Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) that has delivered a record 109 warships to India's maritime security forces, signed an agreement with the Directorate General, Defence Purchase of Bangladesh’s Ministry of Defence.