CM Yogi distributes appointment letters to 7720 ‘Lekhpals’
Lucknow, July 10 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday distributed appointment letters to 7,720 Lekhpals (revenue officials), selected through a “fair and transparent recruitment” process by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission, during the Mission Rozgar program held at
Open Shambhu border within one week: Punjab and Haryana High Court
Chandigarh, July 10 - In a major relief for commuters bound for the national capital from Punjab, Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of barricades at the Shambhu border within one week after five months of the “unlawful sealing”
Former minister Raaj Kumar Anand, ex-AAP MLAs join BJP; slam CM Kejriwal
New Delhi, July 10 - Former BSP leader Raaj Kumar Anand, who was the Social Welfare Minister in the AAP government before joining Mayawati’s party in May, on Wednesday joined the BJP.
NEET paper leak case: CBI raids accused’s residence in Gaya
Patna, July 10 - The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted a raid on the house of Shivnandan Yadav, an accused in the NEET question paper leak case, in Gaya district on Wednesday.
Will take stern action against people engaged in milk adulteration: Maha Dy CM
Mumbai, July 10 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday that the government will take strict action against those engaged in the milk adulteration.
Maruti Suzuki India to now nurture global mobility startups
New Delhi, July 10 - Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Wednesday announced that it is expanding the accelerator programme to include global startups, as it aims to further support the government’s ‘Make in India’ and ‘Startup India’ initiatives.
Hearing on Bengal Governor’s defamation suit against CM Mamata Banerjee rescheduled for July 15
Kolkata, July 10 - The hearing on the defamation suit filed by West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been rescheduled to July 15.
ECI seeks report on violence in Bengal Assembly bypolls
Kolkata, July 10 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought an action taken report from the office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) West Bengal on reports of poll-related violence in the bypolls to four Assembly constituencies.
Tremors in Marathwada, Vidarbha: Maha govt directs district admin to be vigilant
Mumbai, July 10 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar on Wednesday told the Assembly that there was no loss of life or property in Marathwada and Vidarbha in the wake of an earthquake on Wednesday.
Divorced Muslim woman can seek maintenance from husband: SC
New Delhi, July 10 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a divorced Muslim woman is eligible to maintain a petition under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) seeking maintenance from her estranged husband.
MUDA scam: K’taka BJP releases ‘documents’ on CM Siddaramaiah’s role, seeks CBI probe
Bengaluru, July 10 - Karnataka BJP on Wednesday demanded Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's resignation after releasing 'documents' regarding the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam.
Indians travelled close to 1,000 cities across 68 countries over the year: Report
New Delhi, July 10 - Indians travelled close to 1,000 cities across 68 countries over the year, a new report revealed on Wednesday.
AAP to return to action in UP with Tiranga Yatra in August
Lucknow, July 10 - The AAP in Uttar Pradesh will take out a Tiranga Yatra in Lucknow on August 14, to mobilise its cadres.
Collegium recommends appointment of 7 permanent judges in Bombay HC, extension of 2 judges’ term
New Delhi, July 10 - The Supreme Court Collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, has recommended the appointment of seven additional judges of the Bombay High Court as permanent judges and an extension of term of two additional judges for
Maratha-OBC quota: Uproar by Treasury bench in Assembly over Oppn’s no-show in meeting
Mumbai, July 10 - Proceedings of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Wednesday were adjourned thrice amid sloganeering by the treasury members targeting the opposition for skipping an all-party meeting convened by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to discuss the Maratha-OBC reservation issue.
Retail veggie prices: Task force begins action on Bengal CM’s directive
Kolkata, July 10 - The task force set up by the West Bengal government to check prices of essential commodities in retail markets, sprang into action on Wednesday.
HM Amit Shah to visit Indore on July 14
Bhopal, July 10 - Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be visiting Indore, the economic city of Madhya Pradesh on July 14. It will be his first visit to the state after the Lok Sabha elections where the BJP won all 29 seats.
J&K Police arrest key suspect for money laundering & stealing official secrets
Jammu, July 10 - J&K Police have arrested a key suspect involved in a multi-crore money laundering operation and stealing secret official documents having serious security implications.
5 more Rohingyas held in Tripura after fleeing from B’desh camps
Agartala, July 10 - Five more Rohingyas, including two women were arrested from the Agartala railway station, police said on Wednesday.
COAI urges Centre to reduce tax burden on telcos in Union Budget
New Delhi, July 10 - The Indian telecom sector will get a boost if the Centre further reduces the tax burden in the upcoming budget to help enhance the financial well-being of the sector, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) said on