RBI inks pact to link UPI with 4 ASEAN countries for instant cross-border retail payments
Mumbai, July 1 - Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday announced that it has now joined Project Nexus with the four ASEAN countries to create a platform to facilitate instantaneous cross-border retail payments.
Right turn in education: DU’s alignment for educational excellence with Modi 3.0
New Delhi - As Bharat enters a new era under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term, commonly referred to as Modi 3.0, the education sector stands at the cusp of transformative change.
Recruitment of 77,305 done without irregularities, says Maha Dy CM
Mumbai, July 1 - Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that the state has set a record with the recruitment of 77,305 in various departments during its two-year rule and that the entire process took place without irregularities.
Residents of Maha’s Chiplun town shudder as crocodile traipses down road
Ratnagiri (Maharashtra), July 1 - Locals of Chiplun town were shocked and horrified to see a large crocodile traipsing down a rain-soaked road in Chinchnaka area late on Sunday night.
Heavy rainfall in Bihar, water levels of several rivers rise
Patna, July 1 - The authorities in Bihar were on alert on Monday as water levels of several rivers were rising following continuous rainfall over the past three days.
Maha govt to bring in legislation against paper leak menace
Mumbai, July 1 - Amid raging controversy over NEET results and paper leaks of various examinations, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday announced that the government will bring in legislation against the paper leak menace.
J&K’s trusted weather expert rules out any major flood threat
Srinagar, July 1 - Amid alarmist reports of very heavy rainfall in J&K between July 5 and July 7, a widely trusted weather expert on Monday dispelled chances of a major flood in Kashmir.
Use of AI for self-prescription poses risk to human life, warn doctors
Hyderabad, July 1 - Use of Artificial Intelligence (IA) for self-diagnosis and prescription poses significant risk to human life, warn healthcare professionals.
INDIA bloc will not allow ‘bulldozer nyay’ to run on Parliamentary system: Kharge
New Delhi, July 1 - Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticised the Central government over the implementation of three new criminal laws, saying that the INDIA bloc will not allow 'bulldozer nyay' to run on the Parliamentary system.
Andhra Pradesh CM launches distribution of enhanced pensions
Amaravati, July 1 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Monday launched the distribution of NTR Bharosa Pension, beginning the implementation of the election promises.
Punjab’s luscious litchis hit Britain markets
Chandigarh, June 30 - In a first, luscious litchis from Punjab's sub-mountainous districts of Pathankot, Gurdaspur and Hoshiarpur have been exported to Britain, state Horticulture Minister Chetan Singh Jouramajra said on Sunday.
Police must ensure safety of BJP woman activist’s family members: NCW on Cooch Behar incident
Kolkata, June 30 - National Commission for Women (NCW) member Delina Khondup on Sunday said that the police must ensure the safety of family members of the BJP woman activist who was allegedly beaten by Trinamool Congress women workers on June 25.
Ratna Bhandar of Jagannath Temple will be opened soon, Odisha CM reiterates
Bhubaneswar, June 30 - Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Majhi on Sunday announced that the Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of Jagannath Temple at Puri will be opened soon.
Truck plunges into river as bridge collapses in Manipur
Imphal, June 30 - A bridge over the Imphal River in Manipur's Imphal West District collapsed when a wood-laden truck was crossing it on Sunday, sending the vehicle plunging into the water, officials said.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath’s assertion: Strong India, stronger ‘Sanatan Dharma’
Khairthal (Rajasthan), June 30 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in the Sant Samagam organised in Kotkasim's Ladpur here in Rajasthan.
Sujata Saunik takes over as first woman Chief Secretary of Maharashtra
Mumbai, June 30 - Sujata Saunik, an IAS officer of the 1987 batch and presently the Additional Chief Secretary in the Home Department on Sunday took over as the 45th Chief Secretary of Maharashtra from the outgoing Chief Secretary Nitin Kareer.
CM Pushkar Singh Dhami directs swift resolution of public grievances
Dehradun, June 30 - Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami addressed public grievances on Sunday at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan located at his camp office.
Haryana to get waste-to-charcoal plant soon
Gurugram, June 30 - Haryana is soon to get a waste-to-charcoal plant, also known as the green coal plant. An MoU for this plant will be signed between NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVNL) and the Haryana government soon.
Smart Cities Mission extended till March, 2025
Hyderabad, June 30 - The Centre has extended the Smart Cities Mission till March 2025, and this has been communicated to the states.
Union Minister to launch campaign for redressal of family pensioners’ grievances on Monday
New Delhi, June 30 - Dr Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will launch the special campaign for effective redressal of family pensioners’ grievances in New Delhi on Monday.