Newly elected MLAs take oath in special session of Odisha Assembly
Bhubaneswar, June 18 - Newly elected members of the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday took oath during a special session that started on Tuesday.
Yogi govt to construct, develop 44 cow conservation centres in 15 districts
Lucknow, June 18 - The Uttar Pradesh government has embarked on an initiative to promote cow conservation by commencing the construction and development of 44 centres in 15 districts.
Life Sciences industry expects 22 pc of revenue to come from connected health in 5 yrs
New Delhi, June 18 - As the majority (63 per cent) of Life Sciences organisations, across biopharma and medtech, have connected health products already on the market or under development, the industry anticipates that connected health will contribute more than one-fifth of their
Kerala HC directs notices to be sent to CM Vijayan, Veena in graft case
Kochi, June 18 - The Kerala High Court on Tuesday directed that notices be sent to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his daughter Veena Vijayan in a petition filed by Congress legislator Mathew Kuzhalnadan alleging corruption.
Rental price growth slows down 50 pc in top cities as housing supply surges: Report
Mumbai, June 18 - A surge in housing supply resulted in a nearly 50 per cent drop in rental price growth in top cities in the second quarter this year (to date) -- registering a 2-4 per cent quarterly rise which is down
India’s spices exports hit record $4.46 billion in FY24, red chilli up by 15 pc
New Delhi, June 18 - The export of spices and its products reached an all-time high in FY 2023-24 at a record $4.46 billion making India a key player in the global trade.
Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 11, child succumbs to injuries
Kolkata, June 18 - The death toll in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has risen to 11, said officials.
Bengal train mishap: GRP to start probe based on plaint by passenger
Kolkata, June 18 - The Government Railway Police (GRP) will start an independent investigation in the Kanchanjungha Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling District on Monday, based on a complaint filed by a passenger on the ill-fated train.
Foolproof security in place for PM Modi’s Kashmir visit
Srinagar, June 18 - The highest level of security preparedness and foolproof arrangements are in place for the forthcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Srinagar city in J&K on June 20.
SC asks NTA to admit if any irregularities found in NEET (UG) exam
New Delhi, June 18 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the National Testing Agency (NTA) to admit if any irregularities are found in the conduct of the NEET (UG) examination.
Terrorist killed in Bandipora encounter was top LeT/TRF commander active since 2018: Army
Srinagar, June 18 - Security forces said on Tuesday that the terrorist killed in Monday’s encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora District was a top-ranking militant of the LeT and TRF.
BRS leaders meet Kavitha in Tihar Jail
Hyderabad, June 18 - Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leaders and former Ministers P. Sabitha Indra Reddy and Satyavathi Rathod on Tuesday called on BRS MLC K. Kavitha in Tihar Jail in Delhi.
Rahul Gandhi cheated Wayanad, trying to make it family property, says BJP leader
Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 - Senior BJP leader and former Union Minister V. Muraleedharan on Tuesday slammed Rahul Gandhi for vacating the Wayanad Lok Sabha seat, saying that he is trying to convert the constituency into a family property.
India’s children should know truth about Babri Masjid demolition: Owaisi on NCERT row
Hyderabad, June 18 - The All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Tuesday said that India’s children should know that the Supreme Court called the demolition of Babri Masjid an “egregious criminal act.”
With one LS seat, 2 Assembly constituencies vacated, Kerala will again see polling activity
Thiruvananthapuram, June 18 - After Rahul Gandhi decided to give up the Wayanad seat, Kerala will now have one vacant Lok Sabha and two Assembly seats that will go to the polls again whenever the Election Commission of India (ECI) decides.
As Tibet Bill advances closer to becoming law in US, lawmakers to meet Dalai Lama
Dharamsala, June 18 - As the Resolve Tibet Bill advances closer to becoming law to enhance American support for Tibet, a high-level US congressional delegation, led by Michael McCaul, is reaching this Himachal Pradesh hill town on Tuesday to meet Tibetan spiritual leader,
New Centre initiatives to transform rural life, drive digital inclusion
New Delhi, June 18 - In a bid to boost innovation to transform rural life and further herald digital inclusion, the Central government has called for two proposals -- ‘5G Intelligent Village’ and ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm’.
Bengal train mishap: Death toll rises to 10, Kanchanjunga Express returns to Sealdah
Kolkata, June 18 - The death toll in the Kanchanjunga Express-goods train collision in West Bengal's Darjeeling district has risen to 10, said officials, adding that the train has returned to Sealdah.
BJP has further strengthened itself in MP: CM Mohan Yadav
Bhopal, June 18 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that the BJP has further strengthened its position in the state and the same is evident with the party's performance in the recently concluded Lok Sabha elections.
Air coolers, beverages get costlier amid scorching heat in Bihar
Patna, June 18 - The prices of air coolers, gram flour (sattu) drink, sugarcane juice and other beverages have increased significantly in Bihar amid the rising temperatures and heatwave conditions across the state.