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.
Chandrababu Naidu determined to build Amaravati despite challenges
Amaravati, July 3 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday reiterated his resolve to build Amaravati as a world-class capital but admitted that restoring the investors' confidence after the "destruction during the last five years" will not be easy.
How PM Modi’s stewardship propelled ‘Sindhu Darshan Puja’ to national prominence
New Delhi, July 3 - The 'Sindhu Darshan Puja' held at Nimu, a forward brigade post in Ladakh, stands as a testament to cultural resilience and ceremonial significance.
Chandrababu Naidu to discuss Amaravati, Polavaram with PM
Amaravati, July 3 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Thursday to discuss various state-specific issues.
Four bridges collapse in Bihar in the last 24 hours
Patna July 3 - Continuing the series of bridge collapses in Bihar in recent times, four more bridges collapsed in the state in the last 24 hours in Saran and Siwan districts.
Punjab authorities review security arrangements for Amarnath Yatra
Chandigarh, July 3 - To ensure smooth and safe passage to devotees going for the Shri Amarnath Yatra, Punjab’s Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla on Wednesday chaired a meeting of security agencies to take stock of the arrangements.
Siddaramaiah most corrupt CM Karnataka has ever seen: LoP Ashoka
Bengaluru, July 3 - The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Karnataka Assembly, R. Ashoka, on Wednesday called CM Siddaramaiah the most "corrupt Chief Minister" the state has ever seen.
Kangana Ranaut slapgate: CISF constable transferred to B’luru, but ‘remains under suspension’
Chandigarh, July 3 - Amid speculation about the reinstatement of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) constable Kulwinder Kaur, who allegedly slapped actor-turned-politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut at the Chandigarh Airport last month, media reports quoting the CISF said on Wednesday that she
NHAI geared up to tackle flood-prone highway sites as monsoon picks up pace
New Delhi, July 3 - The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated proactive steps to ensure preparedness in areas prone to floods and landslides to enable emergency response as the monsoon has advanced across India, the Ministry of Road Transport and
Pro-Khalistani separatist Amritpal Singh to take oath as MP on July 5
Chandigarh, July 3 - Pro-Khalistani separatist and MP-elect Amritpal Singh, who is detained under the National Security Act (NSA) in Assam's Dibrugarh jail, has been granted parole and will take oath as a member of Parliament on July 5, the day another jailed
Maha govt to send team to Telangana to study subsidy to cotton growers
Mumbai, July 3 - Amid strong demand from ruling and Opposition members in the Assembly, marketing minister Abdul Sattar on Wednesday announced that the Maharashtra government will send an official delegation to Telangana to study the difference between the subsidy provided to cotton
PM Modi hails Sudha Murty’s maiden Rajya Sabha speech on women’s health
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday commended author and philanthropist Sudha Murty -- newly elected to the Rajya Sabha -- for her impactful maiden speech during the discussion on motion of thanks to the President's Address in the
Sensex hits new all-time high on positive global cues
Mumbai, July 4 - Indian equity benchmarks opened at a new record high on Thursday following positive cues from global peers. In early trading hours, Sensex and Nifty made a new all-time high of 80,374 and 24,400 respectively.
UP govt forms judicial commission to probe Hathras stampede
Lucknow, July 4 - The Uttar Pradesh government has set up a three-member Judicial Inquiry Commission under the chairmanship of retired Justice Brijesh Kumar Srivastava (II) of Allahabad High Court to investigate the July 2 Hathras stampede, in which at least 121 died.
‘Agniveer’s family was paid Rs 98 lakh’, Army rebuts Rahul Gandhi’s claim
New Delhi, July 3 - The Indian Army clarified on Wednesday night that martyred Agniveer Ajay Kumar's family was paid Rs 98.39 lakh as compensation, rebutting Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's claim that Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had "lied" about recompensating the family on
In RS speech, PM Modi turned the tables on Cong’s ‘1/3rd govt’ jibe with ’20 more’ years retort
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks to the President's address in Rajya Sabha, launched a tirade at the Opposition for orchestrating a 'samvidhaan bachaao' campaign despite having a dark history of abusing it for
Champai Soren quits as Jharkhand CM, clears deck for Hemant Soren’s reinstatement
Ranchi, July 3 - With the buzz over JMM President Hemant Soren returning as Jharkhand Chief Minister getting louder on Wednesday, his close aide Champai Soren resigned as the CM barely five months after taking oath.