Rajasthan Cabinet approves Greenfield airport in Kota, aerocity in Jaipur
Jaipur, July 3 - A day before the start of the Assembly session in Rajasthan, several significant decisions were taken in Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma-led Cabinet on Tuesday which included the building of a Greenfield airport in Kota and an aerocity project
US, India collaborate to enhance global food security through agricultural innovation
New Delhi, July 3 - The Global CEO Conclave 2024, organised by the Wheat Products Promotion Society (WPPS), continued to build on impactful discussions under the theme "WPPS Global CEO Conclave Wheat and Wheat Products Vision 2030: Trade Dynamics, Trends, and Technologies".
Maha govt raises age cap for Ladli Behna Yojana to 65 years, extends application deadline
Mumbai, July 2 - The Maharashtra government on Tuesday further extended the deadline for submission of applications by eligible candidates under the Mukhyamantri Ladli Bahin Yojana, a financial assistance scheme for women, up to August 31.
Applications for Telangana CM Relief Fund to be accepted online
Hyderabad, July 3 - The Telangana government announced on Tuesday that the applications for the Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) will be accepted online from July 15.
Former MoS Nisith Pramanik challenges LS poll results in Calcutta HC
Kolkata, July 2 - Former Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nisith Pramanik, who lost the Lok Sabha elections from Cooch Behar on a BJP ticket, filed an election petition at the Calcutta High Court on Tuesday challenging the poll results.
Akali Dal leader joins AAP ahead of Jalandhar West bypoll
Chandigarh, July 2 - In a jolt to the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) ahead of the Jalandhar West Assembly bypoll on July 10, its former candidate on Tuesday joined the Aam Aadmi Party along with supporters.
PM Modi confronts Congress: Whose agenda benefits from weakening armed forces?
New Delhi, July 2 - In his response to the debate on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his government’s commitment to reforming the Indian military.
NEET issue: PM Modi vows ‘war-like efforts’ to prevent paper leaks
New Delhi, July 2 - Addressing the concerns over the recent paper leaks, particularly the NEET incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the government is adopting a proactive approach akin to wartime measures to apprehend those
Bihar govt moves SC against striking down of hike in quota
New Delhi, July 2 - The Bihar government has moved the Supreme Court against the Patna High Court's decision to strike down the law introduced to enhance the reservation from 50 per cent to 65 per cent for Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes,
Assam Regiment & Assam Rifles mourn death of brave soldier
Kolkata, July 2 - The Assam Regiment and Assam Rifles on Tuesday mourned the death of Sepoy Shwensinlo Semp from the Assam Regiment in a tragic accident in Nagaland.
PM Modi congratulates new Dutch PM Schoof
New Delhi, July 2 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Dick Schoof on assuming office as the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, a few hours after the new Dutch government was sworn in at Huis ten Bosch Palace on Tuesday.
PM Modi accuses Congress of historical bias against Dalits, backward classes
New Delhi, July 2 - While replying to the debate on the motion of thanks to the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Congress has consistently treated Dalits and backward classes unfairly.
BJP, Congress workers come to blows over LoP Rahul Gandhi’s remarks
Bhubaneswar, July 2 - Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress workers on Tuesday came to blows at the Master Canteen area of the city here during a protest by the former over the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi’s remarks in the Parliament.
Case filed against LoP Rahul Gandhi in Bihar court over Hindu remarks
Patna, July 2 - A case has been registered in Bihar’s Muzaffarpur court against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi for allegedly hurting the sentiments of the Hindu community.
Sarpanchs in Haryana can now undertake works up to Rs 21 lakh without e-tender
Chandigarh, July 2 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced that sarpanchs in the state could now undertake development works up to Rs 21 lakh in their gram panchayats without e-tendering.
Budget presented with political objective: Maha LoP
Mumbai, July 2 - Maharashtra Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Vijay Wadettiwar on Tuesday said that the MahaYuti government has presented the budget with a political objective while keeping an eye on the upcoming Assembly elections.
Dengue cases rise by 42 pc in K’taka: Health Minister
Bengaluru, July 2 - Karnataka has witnessed a rise of 42 per cent in dengue cases as compared to last year, Minister for Health Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Tuesday.
Gurugram: 14 officials appointed to deal with waterlogging
Gurugram, July 2 - To deal with waterlogging during the monsoons, the district administration has appointed 14 officers and an Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) as a nodal officer to ensure early draining out water in case of flooding at 112 locations.
Akhilesh Yadav slams UP govt for Hathras tragedy
New Delhi, July 2 - As the death toll continued to climb in the Hathras stampede tragedy on Tuesday, Samajwadi Party President and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav slammed the state government for not taking enough safety measures as a religious
12 in fray for biennial MLC polls to 11 seats in Maharashtra salted for July 12
Mumbai, July 2 - With the Shiv Sena (UBT) nominating party chief Uddhav Thackeray’s close confidant Milin Narvekar, a contest seems inevitable in the biennial elections to the 11 seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council scheduled on July 12.