Did Rahul lie on Agniveer? Rajnath rebuts ‘use and throw’ labourer charge, says ‘don’t mislead house’
New Delhi, July 1 - Rahul Gandhi, in his maiden speech as the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha on Monday, made a frontal attack on the Centre on an array of issues including Agnipath scheme, NEET exams and also accused
Will harness ‘Made in India’ supercomputing for national development, global leadership: Centre
New Delhi, July 2 - The government aims to develop indigenous high-performance computing (HPC) processor, known as AUM, as part of complete indigenisation and become a global leader in supercomputing, said S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY).
SEBI issues show-cause notice to Hindenburg, Nathan Anderson over Adani report
Mumbai, July 2 - The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a show-cause notice to Hindenburg Research, Nathan Anderson and the entities of Mauritius-based foreign portfolio investor (FPI) Mark Kingdon for trading violations in the scrip of Adani Enterprises Ltd,
Coal stocks at power plants increased by 33 pc to prevent outages in rainy season
New Delhi, July 1 - The coal stocks at domestic coal-based Thermal Power Plants is currently at 44.46 million tonnes (MT) which is sufficient to meet the requirements for 18.5 days as per the present level of consumption, the Ministry of Coal said
ASSOCHAM Illness to Wellness salutes doctor fraternity on National Doctor’s Day
New Delhi, July 1 - On the occasion of National Doctor’s Day, ASSOCHAM CSR Council, under the ‘Illness to Wellness’ initiative, recognised the unwavering dedication of doctors in alleviating pain and suffering in society by providing yeoman service.
GST increased pace of formalisation of economy: Goa CM
Panaji, July 1 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Monday said that GST has increased the pace of formalisation of the economy and has incorporated ease of doing business beneficial for all companies and enterprises.
Portions of Rahul Gandhi’s controversial LS speech expunged
New Delhi, July 2 - Parts of Rahul Gandhi's speech in the Lok Sabha during a discussion on the President's Address on July 1 have been expunged.
CSIR-NBRI launches new, ‘safe’ soft drink
Lucknow, July 2 - The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) has come out with a healthy herbal product, 'Pio', which is 100 per cent plant-based with no artificial sweetener or caffeine, but has the fizz and taste intact.
New criminal laws much sought-after initiative, says Telangana HC judge
Hyderabad, July 1 - Telangana High Court Judge Justice K. Surender has said that the implementation of three new criminal laws is a much sought-after initiative for an effective criminal justice system in tune with the changed crime scenario.
Bombay HC Chief Justice: Despite teething problems, India’s new laws will surmount all challenges
Mumbai, July 1 - Bombay High Court Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya has expressed optimism that despite facing teething problems, the new criminal laws -- which came into effect all over India from July 1 -- will surmount all challenges and sail through due
Modernisation of Justice System: Focus on efficiency and victims’ rights
New Delhi, July 1 - India's criminal justice system underwent a significant transformation with the implementation of three new laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA).
It’s not NEET, but Rahul Gandhi’s take on Abhay Mudra, Hinduism & Agniveers that flew sparks in Parliament
New Delhi, July 1 - When Rahul Gandhi rose to make his first speech as the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha at 2 p.m. on Monday on the motion of thanks on President Droupadi Murmu’s address to the joint sitting of
BJP nominates Pankaja Munde, 4 others for state council polls to woo back OBCs, Dalits, Marathas
Mumbai, July 1 - BJP for the biennial election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council slated for July 12 has nominated former minister Pankaja Munde, who lost the Lok Sabha elections from Beed, former minister of state Parihar Fuke, former minister of state Sadabhau
Rahul Gandhi has insulted crores of Hindus: BJP leaders
New Delhi, July 1 - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for making a controversial statement on Hindus during his maiden speech as the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
Digital India symbolises an empowered nation: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 1 - Digital India symbolises an empowered country which boosts 'Ease of Living' and transparency, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday.
Maharashtra: Oppn stages walkout over resolution congratulating Shelar for India’s T20 WC win
Mumbai, July 1 - The opposition in the Maharashtra Legislative Council staged a walkout on Monday over the treasury members’ attempt to move a resolution congratulating BJP MLA and BCCI Treasurer Ashish Shelar, and not the Indian cricket team, for winning the T20
Northeastern states welcome three new criminal laws to speed up justice
Guwahati/Agartala/Imphal, July 1 - After numerous events and awareness campaigns, the three new criminal laws came into force in the northeastern states on Monday along with the rest of the country replacing the British-era laws to accelerate justice.
Defamation Suit: Delhi court hands Medha Patkar 5-month jail term, Rs 10 lakh fine
New Delhi, July 1 - A Delhi court on Monday sentenced activist Medha Patkar, the leader of the Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), to five months of simple imprisonment in a criminal defamation case initiated against her by V.K. Saxena in 2001.
Nation poised for golden times of ‘Viksit Bharat’, says BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj
New Delhi, July 1 - Bharatiya Janata Party MP Bansuri Swaraj, speaking on the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Lok Sabha on Monday, listed many achievements of the BJP-led NDA government in the past 10 years and also mentioned
New laws will free criminal justice system from colonial mindset: J&K L-G
Srinagar, July 1 - J&K L-G Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the new laws will free the criminal justice system from the colonial mindset.