School job scam: I-T Dept to probe case under Benami Transactions Act
Kolkata, July 4 - The Income Tax Department is initiating a probe under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition Act) in the multi-crore cash-for-school job case in West Bengal.
Several rivers in North Bihar flowing above danger levels
Patna, July 4 - The situation in North Bihar appeared grim on Thursday with several rivers, including the Kosi, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, Adhwara, and Mahananda, flowing above the danger level.
Poverty headcount ratio falls to 8.5 pc from 21 pc in last 10 years: NCAER
New Delhi July 4 - The level of poverty in India is estimated to have decreased to 8.5 per cent of the population in 2023-24 from 21 per cent in 2011-12, according to a new study by economic think tank NCAER.
Over one lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in five days
Jammu, July 4 - The Annual Amarnath Yatra 2024 is set to break all previous records as over one lakh devotees performed the ongoing Yatra in five days as another batch of 5,696 pilgrims left for Kashmir on Thursday.
Peacock menace at Kannur airport, Kerala govt mulling solution
Thiruvananthapuram, July 4 - Even as the Kannur International Airport is waiting for more flights, the operations are facing trouble due to a large presence of peacocks in the area.
Biometric attendance for madrasa teachers in UP
Lucknow, July 4 - The UP Board of Madrasa Education has decided to introduce biometric attendance for teachers at all 16,000 registered and 560 aided madrasas in the state.
Hathras ‘godman’ blames ‘anti-social’ elements for stampede
Lucknow, July 4 - Self-styled godman Narayan Sakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba, has blamed "anti-social elements" for the deadly stampede during his 'satsang' (religious gathering) on July 2 at a village in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras which killed 121 people and injured
CM Yadav’s plan to develop ‘Krishna Patheya’ gets mention in MP Budget
Bhopal, July 4 - The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed an allocation of Rs 1,081 crore for the Culture Department, which would develop 'Shri Krishna Patheya' in line with the 'Ram Van Gaman Path'.
LS Speaker changes rule to bar MPs from any additional remarks during oath
New Delhi, July 4 - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has amended parliamentary rules to restrict newly elected MPs from using any additional words or remarks before or after taking the oath or affirmation of membership.
Flood situation deteriorates in Assam; death toll rises to 46, over 16L affected
Guwahati, July 4 - The flood situation in the northeastern state of Assam has further deteriorated as eight fresh deaths were reported, taking the toll to 46, an official said on Wednesday, adding over 15 lakh people have been affected so far.
No scams have happened under Congress government, asserts Shivakumar
Ramanagar, (Karnataka), July 4 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday dismissed allegations of any wrong-doings in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) site allocation as he asserted that there have been no scams during the Congress government's tenure in
Maharashtra now half-a-trillion dollar economy: Devendra Fadnavis
Mumbai, July 4 - Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said that the state's economy is now worth half-a-trillion dollar, and it is growing "very fast".
Lonavala tragedy: Maha govt announces aid of Rs 5 lakh aid each for deceased’s families
Mumbai, July 3 - Deputy Maharashtra Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday announced a Rs 5 lakh assistance each from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to the families of the deceased in the Lonavala waterfall tragedy.
Mumbai Central Public Park to come up on 300 acres land near Worli
Mumbai, July 3 - The proposed world-class Mumbai Central Public Park, first of its kind in the country's commercial capital, will come up on 300 acres of land in the Worli area of south Mumbai, officials said here on Wednesday.
Srinagar records season’s highest maximum temperature at 35.6 degrees Celsius
Srinagar, July 3 - With a maximum temperature of 35.6 degrees Celsius, J&K's Srinagar city recorded the hottest day of the season on Wednesday, weather officials said.
Maha Congress calls for all efforts for return of MVA in October Assembly elections
Mumbai, July 3 - Top Congress leaders on Wednesday gave a call for the ouster of Maharashtra's MahaYuti government and a return of the Maha Vikas Aghadi regime in the October Assembly elections.
Election Commission sends notice to Engineer Rashid on poll expenditure
Srinagar, July 3 - The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday issued a notice to incarcerated Lok Sabha MP Engineer Rashid over disparity in his poll expenditure statement.
Mohan Yadav-led MP govt presents its maiden budget of Rs 3.65 lakh crore
Bhopal, July 3 - The Mohan Yadav-led Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday presented its first budget with an outlay of Rs 3.65 lakh crore for the financial year 2024-25 during the ongoing Monsoon Session of the Assembly.
Rahul Gandhi accuses Rajnath Singh of lying on compensation to martyred Agniveer families
New Delhi, July 3 - Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has vehemently criticised Defence Minister Rajnath Singh regarding the controversial Agnipath scheme for recruitment of Agniveers into the armed forces.
Floods caused by heavy rainfall create havoc in Manipur’s 5 valley districts
Imphal, July 3 - Incessant rainfall since Monday caused flooding at many places in Manipur's five valley districts, including Imphal West and Imphal East, as two major rivers breached their embankments, officials said on Wednesday.