Ex-J&K Minister rejoins Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP
Srinagar, July 4 - Former J&K Minister Syed Basharat Bukhari on Thursday rejoined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) which he had left in 2019.
Bihar CM directs authorities to take measures for bridge safety
Patna July 4 - After frequent incidents of bridge collapse in Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday directed the Rural Works Department to develop a maintenance policy aligned with the Road Construction Department's standards to improve infrastructure safety and longevity.
Optiemus to invest Rs 140 cr to create fleet of 5,000 drones by 2025 end
New Delhi, July 4 - Optiemus Unmanned Systems (OUS), a subsidiary of homegrown telecommunications and electronics manufacturing company Optiemus Infracom Limited, said on Thursday that it will invest Rs 140 crore and offer a pioneering model of 'Drone as a Service' for the
Hyderabad Police foil BJYM’s protest march to Congress office
Hyderabad, July 4 - Police in Hyderabad detained leaders and workers of BJYM during a protest on Thursday against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his alleged ‘anti-Hindu’ remarks.
Jagan slams Naidu over ‘attacks’ on YSRCP supporters
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh), July 4 - YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) President, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday slammed Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu over alleged attacks targeting individuals who did not vote for Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in the recent elections.
Cross-border terrorism requires decisive response: PM Modi’s strong message to SCO
Astana, July 4 - Reminding the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) of one of its "original goals", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday stated that cross-border terrorism requires a "decisive response" from the grouping which must "naturally" give priority to combating terrorism and respecting
Finance Ministry declares 7.1 pc interest rate for Central govt staff PF schemes
New Delhi, July 4 - The Finance Ministry has announced a 7.1 per cent interest rate for the Central government employees’ General Provident Fund (GPF) and other similar provident fund schemes for the July-September quarter.
Stampede bodies identified, handed over to families: Hathras DM
Hathras (UP), July 4 - Hathras District Magistrate Ashish Kumar has said that the bodies of all victims of the Hathras stampede have been identified and handed over to their families.
Rohit Sharma, Yadav, Dube & Jaiswal to be felicitated at Maha Vidhan Bhavan on Friday
Mumbai, July 4 - Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and other team members including Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube and Yashasvi Jaiswal will be felicitated on Friday at the Vidhan Bhavan.
Andhra CM Naidu meets PM Modi, seeks financial assistance
Amaravati, July 4 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday, seeking financial assistance for rebuilding the state.
MP govt to find new revenue resources for Tribals under PESA Act
Bhopal, July 4 - After the Central government notified the Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas (PESA) Act in Madhya Pradesh, the state government is giving an extra push for the execution of the wide range of plans for the transformation of the Tribals
Delhi HC dismisses plea demanding SC Collegium disclose reasons for rejection
New Delhi, July 4 - The Delhi High Court has dismissed an appeal seeking directions to the Supreme Court Collegium to disclose reasons for rejecting recommendations forwarded by the HC Collegium for appointment of judges.
New Govt Medical College to start in South Mumbai, says Maha Minister
Mumbai, July 4 - The government medical college with an intake capacity of 50 seats in the premises of Gokuldas Tejpal and Cama Hospitals in south Mumbai will start from the academic year 2024-25, said Maharashtra Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif on Thursday
Hearing on Bengal Guv’s defamation suit against CM adjourned to July 10
Kolkata, July 4 - Hearing on the defamation suit filed by West Bengal Governor, CV Ananda Bose, against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was adjourned again, and the court on Thursday fixed July 10 as the next date of hearing.
Ajit Pawar lavishes self-praise, plays victim; MVA says sops ‘no favour’ to Maha
Mumbai, July 4 - Taking political circles by surprise, ruling Mahayuti ally Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President and Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar posted a video statement praising himself on the Maharashtra budget (2024-2025), and then playing the victim card, inviting flak from
CM Adityanath plants saplings under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign
Lucknow, July 4 - UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, planted saplings at his official residence under the 'Ek ped maa ke naam' initiative launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Short-term air pollution leads to 7.3 pc of deaths in Kolkata: Study
Kolkata, July 4 - Short-term air pollution exposure is leading to 7.3 per cent of the total deaths in Kolkata, according to a study.
Kirodi Lal Meena resigns from Rajasthan cabinet
Jaipur, July 4 - Rajasthan Agriculture Minister and senior BJP leader Dr Kirodi Lal Meena has resigned from the cabinet.
Why Naidu-Revanth meet will be keenly watched in Telugu states
Hyderabad, July 4 - The first-ever meeting between A. Revanth Reddy and N. Chandrababu Naidu as chief ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on July 6 has generated excitement in both the Telugu-speaking states, raising hopes of a solution to post-bifurcation issues.
K’taka govt to discuss new legal policy in Cabinet meeting: HM Parameshwara
Bengaluru, July 4 - Karnataka Home Minister, G Parameshwara, stated on Thursday that the state government would discuss the new legal policy proposed by the Minister for Law, HK Patil, in the Cabinet meeting later in the day.