‘Defied Constitution’, Bengal Guv slams Speaker over oath ceremony of Trinamool MLAs
Kolkata, July 5 - The tussle between West Bengal Governor C.V. Ananda Bose and Assembly Speaker Biman Bandopadhyay over the oath ceremony of two Trinamool Congress MLAs -- Sayantika Banerjee from Baranagar and Reyat Houssen Sarkar -- took a murky turn on Friday
‘Will affect lakhs of honest students’: Centre opposes cancellation of NEET-UG exam in SC
New Delhi, July 5 - The Centre, in a preliminary affidavit filed before the Supreme Court on Friday opposed the batch of pleas seeking cancellation of the NEET-UG examination, for admission in undergraduate medical programmes, saying it would affect "lakhs of honest candidates"
Surjewala questions timing of tariff hike by 3 telcos, accuses Centre of promoting crony capitalism
New Delhi, July 5 - Congress leader Randeep Surjewala on Friday flayed the near-simultaneous cellphone tariff hike by the nation’s three leading telecom service providers, claiming that the move has burdened about 109 crore mobile phone users out of the 119 crore consumer
World Tibet Day – An honour of Tibetan resistance
New Delhi: Since 1998, Tibetans worldwide celebrate World Tibet Day annually on July 6, marking the birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama, their revered spiritual and political leader.
Kerala HC seeks update on steps taken to implement mid-day meal scheme
Kochi, July 5 - Acting on a petition filed by principals of the state-run schools about meeting the expenses of the mid-day meal scheme from their own pockets, the Kerala High Court has asked both the state and the Centre about the steps
Water and Sanitation Dept joins campaign against diarrhoea
New Delhi, July 5 - The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Friday joined hands with the Health Ministry’s National STOP Diarrhoea Campaign 2024.
Saradha scam: Court questions ED’s 3rd supplementary charge sheet naming Nalini Chidambaram
Kolkata, July 5 - The ED on Friday submitted its third supplementary charge sheet in the Saradha chit fund case in West Bengal, naming Nalini Chidambaram there.
Tata Power launches rooftop solar initiative for homes in UP
New Delhi, July 5 - Tata Power Solar Systems Limited, has launched a rooftop solar initiative aimed at powering homes in Uttar Pradesh (UP) with clean energy.
K. Kavitha’s judicial custody in CBI case extended till July 18
New Delhi, July 5 - A court here on Friday extended, till July 18, the judicial custody of BRS leader K. Kavitha in the corruption case linked to the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam.
Mohan Lal Lather appointed Rajasthan Chief Information Commissioner
Jaipur, July 5 - Mohan Lal Lather, a 1987 batch IPS officer, was on Friday appointed Rajasthan's Chief Information Commissioner by the Bhajanlal Sharma government.
Shiv Sena leader injured in attack by Nihang Sikhs in Ludhiana
Ludhiana, July 5 - In a broad daylight assault with sharp-edged weapons, Shiv Sena (Punjab) leader Sandeep Thapar got grievous injured when he was attacked by four Nihang Sikhs near the Civil Hospital in full public view here on Friday.
Centre committed to protecting well-being of women, children & adolescents: JP Nadda
New Delhi, July 5 - The Union government is committed to protecting the well-being of women, children and adolescents in the country, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday.
Post Team India victory rally, many fans return barefoot; BMC scoops up loads of lost footwear
Mumbai, July 5 - After lakhs of cricket fans gave a rousing welcome to their beloved World Cup-winning Team India, thousands who trudged back home late on Thursday night had to return barefoot.
Budget likely to see cut in fiscal deficit target to 4.9-5 pc on higher revenue receipts: ICRA
New Delhi, July 5 - Credit rating agency ICRA estimates the Central government’s revenue receipts will witness an upward revision of Rs 1.2 lakh crore in the forthcoming Revised Budget for 2024-25 over the Interim Budget Estimate, while pegging a relatively shallower increase
ACESO launches ‘ALIP’ to secure continuity of life coverage benefits for LIC policyholders
New Delhi, July 5 - ACESO, a leader in providing new solutions for insurance policyholders, on Friday introduced ALIP (Assignment of Life Insurance Policies), specifically for LIC policyholders who are considering surrendering their policies or facing lapses.
CyberPeace Foundation, NCW aims for 10 lakh women’s training in Digital Shakti 5.0
New Delhi, July 5 - CyberPeace Foundation (CPF), along with the National Commission for Women (NCW), on Friday launched the fifth phase of the Digital Shakti Campaign, a pan-India project on digitally empowering and upskilling women and girls in cyberspace, with an aim
Naidu meets Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar for support on urban infra projects
New Delhi, June 5 - Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs and Minister of Power, Manohar Lal Khattar, held a meeting with Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu here on Friday.
Celebrating a decade of freedom: The heartwarming tale of elephant Raju
Agra July 5 - In the heart of India, close to Mathura’s cobbled lanes and bustling markets stands a sanctuary of hope and resilience, which gave a new lease of life to Raju the elephant.
PM Modi asks Priyanka Goswami about her ‘Baal Krishna’, wishes her best for Paris Olympics
New Delhi, July 5 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday interacted with members of the Indian contingent as they prepared to depart for the Paris Olympic Games, encouraging them to do their best without feeling any pressure.
Maha Oppn walks out for not being allowed to speak on Dy CM’s reply on budget debate in House
Mumbai, July 5 - The Opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly on Friday staged a walkout for not being allowed to speak on Deputy Chief Minister, Ajit Pawar’s reply to the debate on the additional budget for 2024-25.