Constituency watch: Congress key determining factor in Raiganj bypoll
Kolkata, June 26 - In the forthcoming bypolls for Raiganj Assembly constituency in North Dinajpur District, there is speculation whether the Congress can again emerge as the key factor in determining the margin of results.
Milk prices should be further hiked: Shivakumar
Bengaluru, June 26 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said that the milk prices in other states are higher than compared to Karnataka and that the prices should have been further hiked.
Yogi performs ‘gau seva’ at Gorakhnath temple
Gorakhpur (UP), June 26 - UP Chief Minister and Goraksh Peethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath, on Wednesday, performed cow service (gau seva) at the cowshed (gaushala) on Gorakhnath temple premises amidst heavy monsoon showers.
Telangana junior doctors temporarily call off strike
Hyderabad, June 26 - Junior doctors working in government hospitals across Telangana, barring those serving in Osmania Hospital, temporarily called off their indefinite strike on Wednesday.
MVA hails Rahul Gandhi’s elevation as LS LoP
Mumbai, June 26 - The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) leaders heartily welcomed the appointment of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi as the new Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, here on Wednesday.
Rajasthan’s Bhukia-Jagpura gold mine to generate ‘unprecedented’ job opportunities, revenue
Jaipur, June 26 - The Bhukia-Jagpura gold mine discovered in Rajasthan's Banswara will attract industrial investments worth crores, and generate employment and revenue, officials have said.
Price revision to ensure additional milk not rejected at collection centres, says Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, June 26 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that there will be no increase in the price of Nandini milk, but each packet will now contain an additional 50 ml of milk, and the price will be proportionally increased for the
Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh holds review meeting in Gurugram
Gurugram, June 26 - Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh on Tuesday chaired a review meeting with the officials of the district administration, Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) and Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA).
Goa BJP observes ‘black day’ to mark 50 years of Emergency
Panaji, June 25 - Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said on Tuesday that the Constitution of India was in danger during the Congress rule, while the BJP is trying to protect it.
BJP, Northeast CMs lambast imposition of Emergency 50 years ago
Guwahati/Agartala, June 25 - On 50 years of imposing Emergency across India by the then Congress government led by Indira Gandhi, the BJP on Tuesday took out protest rallies in different northeastern states.
Civic polls in Nagaland on Wednesday — after 20 years
Kohima, June 25 - Amidst the boycott call in the state's eastern parts by the influential Eastern Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO), over 2.76 lakh voters would decide the fate of 523 candidates in Wednesday's elections to three municipal councils and 36 town councils
Punjab’s solar power facility of 50 MW installed
Chandigarh, June 25 - Punjab Power Minister Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday said solar power facility of 50 MW installed by SAEL Ltd in Malout district has been synchronised.
Nitin Gadkari endorses NHAI plan on Global Navigation Satellite System-based tolling
New Delhi, June 25 - To provide a seamless and barrier-free tolling experience for motorists on National Highways, NHAI subsidiary Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL) organised a day-long international workshop here on Tuesday to discuss the rolling out of a Global Navigation
Sarbananda Sonowal unveils 5-yr action plan for new national waterways to boost economic growth
New Delhi, June 25 - Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday unveiled a five-year action plan for developing new national waterways, emphasising river cruises through targeted campaigns and events to boost tourism.
Government to give top priority to welfare: Andhra Pradesh CM
Amaravati, June 25 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday made it clear that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) state government, led by his TDP, will give top priority to welfare while ensuring development at a fast pace.
BJP observes black day to mark 50 years of Emergency in Gurugram
Gurugram, June 25 - Former Haryana minister Captain Abhimanyu, senior BJP leaders, and party workers observed ‘black day’ at the party office in Gurugram on Tuesday to mark the 50th anniversary of the imposition of Emergency by then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on
J&K Lt Governor visit Baltal base camp, reviews arrangement for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar, June 25 - J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday chaired a meeting to take stock of the arrangements for the forthcoming annual Amarnath Yatra at the Baltal base camp in Ganderbal district.
Eknath Shinde directs strict action against hoarding, bogus seed companies
Mumbai, June 25 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Tuesday directed the authorities to take stern action against hoarding as well as bogus seed companies.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar meets Iceland PM, discusses need to prioritise mental health issues
New Delhi, June 25 - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the Art of Living founder and global spiritual leader, was received by Iceland's Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson in Reykjavik, where they discussed the importance of mental health and societal welfare.
Former football captain Bhaichung Bhutia quits electoral politics
Gangtok, June 25 - Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) leader and former India football team captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Tuesday announced his decision to quit electoral politics.