Maha govt staff demanding money for enrollment in Ladli Bahin Yojana to face action
Mumbai, July 3 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Wednesday that he has directed the district collectors to take strong action against officials found demanding money from women submitting applications seeking benefits under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahin Yojana.
Centre says Rs 5,337cr released for Kerala gram panchayats
New Delhi, July 3 - The Ministry of Panchayati Raj clarified on Wednesday that the Centre has released Rs 5,337 crore, as on June 28, as 15th Finance Commission grants to the gram panchayats in Kerala for 2020–21 to 2026–27.
India-Mongolia joint military exercise begins in Meghalaya under UN mandate
Shillong, July 3 - The two-week-long India-Mongolia joint military exercise ‘Nomadic Elephant’ commenced on Wednesday in Meghalaya’s Umroi to boost the military capabilities of both sides to undertake counter-insurgency operations in a sub-conventional scenario under the United Nations mandate.
Post-poll violence: Calcutta HC allows LoP Adhikari to protest in front of Raj Bhavan
Kolkata, July 3 - The Calcutta High Court on Wednesday permitted Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, to stage a demonstration in front of Raj Bhavan over post-poll violence.
Pune Zika cases rise to 8: Centre issues advisory to states to step up vigil
New Delhi, July 3 - Amid the rise in Zika virus cases in Pune, the Centre, on Wednesday, issued an advisory to all states asking them to step up vigil.
South Goa MP meets Nitin Gadkari to save village from highway expansion
Panaji, July 3 - South Goa Congress Member of Parliament Capt Viriato Fernandes, on Wednesday, met Union Minister for Road Transport & Highway Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi and sought his intervention to protect Bhoma village from getting destroyed due to the proposed
Stop politicising Manipur, people will reject you: PM Modi warns Opposition
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday, slammed the Opposition for politicising the Manipur issue, saying that the state "will soon reject them."
CM Kejriwal’s judicial custody extended till July 12
New Delhi, July 3 - A Delhi court on Wednesday extended till July 12 the judicial custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the money laundering case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam.
No role in scams, why should I resign: K’taka CM on BJP’s demand
Bengaluru, July 3 - Reacting to the BJP’s resignation demand over his alleged involvement in the irregularities in the tribal welfare Board and Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA), Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah maintained on Wednesday that he would not quit as he had
UP CM announces judicial probe into Hathras stampede
Lucknow, July 3 - UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday announced a judicial inquiry into the stampede in Hathras district in which 121 people were killed.
They challenged the Constitution: RS chairman on Oppn’s walkout during PM’s speech
New Delhi, July 3 - Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar lambasted the Opposition MPs for staging a walkout while Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking on the Motion of Thanks to President’s address, while terming the incident as a ‘dangerous precedent’.
Out on bail, Hemant Soren likely to become Jharkhand CM again
Ranchi, July 3 - Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) chief Hemant Soren, who is out on bail in a money laundering case linked to an alleged land scam, is likely to become the Chief Minister again.
Maha Speaker convenes meeting on Friday to discuss water woes in Mumbai
Mumbai, July 3 - Taking serious note of the inadequate water supply in Mumbai, Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar on Wednesday announced to convene a meeting with the concerned Minister, BrihanMumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner, and the hydraulic engineer on Friday to discuss
Liquor policy scam: CM Kejriwal files bail plea in Delhi HC in CBI case
New Delhi, July 3 - Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who remains under 14-day judicial custody (till July 12) in the corruption case linked to the alleged liquor policy scam, has petitioned the Delhi High Court for bail.
Devda presents MP budget report amid din by Oppn in Assembly
Bhopal, July 3 - Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister, Jagdeesh Devda, who is also the Finance Minister of the state, presented the annual budget report amid din by the Opposition in the House on Wednesday.
Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP claims many leaders who left party eager to return
Srinagar, July 3 - Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) headed by former J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti claimed on Wednesday that many leaders, who had left the party after 2019, were eager to return.
Delhi HC dismisses plea seeking PM Modi’s disqualification from contesting polls
New Delhi, July 3 - The Delhi High Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal seeking the disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from contesting Lok Sabha elections or being a member of the Lok Sabha from the Varanasi constituency.
Kangana Ranaut slapgate: CISF constable reinstated, posted in Bengaluru
Chandigarh, July 3 - 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, has been transferred to Bengaluru, sources said on Wednesday.
Govt’s focus on non-polluting energy sources to boost private, public transport: Gadkari
New Delhi, July 3 - As pollution has become a huge issue in India, the focus of the government is on promoting the use of non-polluting sources to power personal and public transportation, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari has
PM Modi raises Bengal flogging incident, slams Oppn’s ‘selective politics’ on women atrocities
New Delhi, July 3 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi, replying to the Motion of Thanks on President's Address in the Rajya Sabha, hit out at the Opposition over its ‘selective politics’ on atrocities against women and termed it a matter of concern.