L-G Saxena orders dissolution of Delhi Dialogue and Development Commission; AAP protests
New Delhi, June 27 - In yet another setback for the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi, Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena on Thursday temporarily dissolved the Delhi Dialogue and Development Commission (DDCD), claiming that the state-funded body was reduced to accommodating "favoured
District admin to resolve Tulsi puja row in Bengaluru apartment complex
Bengaluru, June 27 - The district administration on Thursday intervened to try and resolve a row over ‘Tulsi puja (Holy basil worship)’ in an apartment complex in Bengaluru.
Goa CM clarifies over liquor trade near educational, religious institutes
Panaji, June 27 - After facing criticism from opposition and civic society, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday said that with new notification, he has tried to discourage liquor business in the vicinity of educational and religious institutes.
Haryana: Pact signed to integrate gender curriculum in middle schools
Chandigarh, June 27 - A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Thursday with Haryana's Department of Education to integrate gender curriculum into the educational framework for three years in the middle school curriculum.
Post-poll violence: Bengal govt allows LoP to stage protest in front of Raj Bhavan
Kolkata, June 27 - West Bengal Advocate General, Kishore Datta, on Thursday informed the Calcutta High Court that the state government was willing to give conditional approval to Leader of Opposition (LoP) Suvendu Adhikari to protest in front of Raj Bhavan against post-poll
Union Health Minister to launch 3 initiatives to bolster public health facilities
New Delhi, June 27 - Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda is scheduled to unveil three public health initiatives in the national capital on Friday, in the presence of Ministers of State Jadhav Prataprao Ganpatrao and Anupriya Singh Patel.
‘No love lost for BJP’, says Uddhav Thackeray on lift ride with Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai, June 27 - Shiv Sena (UBT) president and ex-Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Thursday categorically declared that his 'lift-ride' with MahaYuti ally and Bharatiya Janata Party's Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis was a "sheer coincidence" and nothing more.
Cabinet Secretary asks states to make inventory of all water bodies
Hyderabad, June 27 - Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Thursday emphasised the need for all states to complete the inventorisation of all water bodies, including geo-tagging and preparation of a scientific plan.
India ahead of global countries in ensuring One Health goals: V.K. Paul
New Delhi, June 27 - India has taken the lead in ensuring One Health goals, Vinod K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, said on Thursday.
J&K: American, Chinese arms & ammunition recovered from slain terrorists in Doda
Jammu, June 27 - GoC Army’s Nagrota-based White Knights Corps, Lt General Navin Sachdeva, on Thursday, reviewed operational preparedness in Jammu & Kashmir’s Doda district and also saw the arms and ammunition recovered from three slain terrorists in Gandoh area on Wednesday.
Bolivians’ quick response helps foil coup attempt: Govt official
La Paz, June 28 - The attempted coup against Bolivian President Luis Arce was foiled by the immediate and spontaneous response of the people, social organisations and political leaders, a senior Bolivian official.
Elon Musk’s mother wishes him b’day, says ‘Thank you for 53 yrs of joy & excitement’
New Delhi, June 28 - Elon Musk's mother Maye Musk on Friday wished the tech billionaire a happy birthday and thanked him for bringing "53 years of joy and excitement" into her life.
T20 World Cup: ‘Plan was to force them to think of playing some other shots’, reveals Axar
Georgetown (Guyana), June 28 - India all-rounder Axar Patel, who bowled an exuberant 3-23 spell in India's 68-run win over England in the second semifinal of the T20 World Cup, revealed that his plan was to make it difficult for the opponent, forcing
T20 World Cup: ‘England lost to a team who have had all bases covered’, says Nasser Hussain
New Delhi, June 28 - After England came up short against India in the semifinal of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, former skipper Nasser Hussain said that the Jos Buttler-led side lost to a team who have "had all bases covered" in
T20 World Cup: ‘We’re outplayed by India, hoping to restrict them to 145-150’, admits Buttler
Georgetown (Guyana), June 28 - England captain Jos Buttler admitted that India outplayed them after a 68-run drubbing in the semifinal of the T20 World Cup at Providence Stadium.
T20 World Cup: Skipper Rohit wants Team India to stay ‘calm and composed’ in the final against SA
Georgetown (Guyana), June 28 - Skipper Rohit Sharma has lauded Team India's calmness under pressure as they beat England to enter the T20 World semifinal and has urged his side to maintain the same mindset in the summit clash against South Africa.
Women’s Test: India win toss, opt to bat first against South Africa
Chennai, June 28 - India have won toss and elected to bat first against South Africa in the one-off women's Test at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, here on Friday.
Kiran Pahal qualifies for Olympics, Gulveer improves meet record in Inter-State Athletics
Panchkula, June 27 - The Athletics Federation of India has scheduled the 63rd National Inter-state Athletics Championships 2024 just a month before the Olympic Games to help the Indian athletes qualify and the move paid on the opening day itself with Kiran Pahal
South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt demands more red-ball matches in women’s cricket
New Delhi, June 27 - Ahead of the one-off Test against India in Chennai, South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has urged for more Tests in the women's cricket calendar and the inclusion of red-ball tournaments in Proteas' domestic structure.
T20 World Cup: Don’t want this type of pitch at any game, says Moody on semis strip
Tarouba (Trinidad), June 27 - Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody gave a huge thumbs-down to the pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium in Trinidad used for the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 between South Africa and Afghanistan,