Chandrababu Naidu’s remarkable comeback to become CM for fourth time
Amaravati, June 12 - It was an emotional moment for Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo Nara Chandrababu Naidu as he took oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh here on Wednesday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers and
Most Indians believe technology, including AI, will accelerate economic growth: Report
New Delhi, June 12 - Most Indians (89 per cent) believe technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), is a key enabler in integrating traditionally excluded populations into the economy, a new report showed on Wednesday.
Committed to making Rajasthan crime-free, says CM Sharma
Jaipur, June 12 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said on Wednesday that his government was committed to making the state crime-free and maintaining peace and law & order was a top priority.
IIT-K, AVPL International join hands to develop farmer-friendly drones
Kanpur, June 12 - Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) and AVPL International, which deals in agriculture drone ecosystem, have joined hands for co-developing cutting-edge drones equipped with advanced technology, designed to address the challenges faced by large-scale landholders in India, Australia, Austria,
Assam to provide monthly scholarship to girl students
Guwahati, June 12 - The Assam government will provide monthly financial assistance to female students to promote girl education in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday.
Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi among galaxy of stars at Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing in
Vijayawada, June 12 - Superstars Rajinikanth and Chiranjeevi were among the galaxy of stars who attended the swearing-in of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and his Council of Ministers, which took place at the Kesarapalli IT Park on Wednesday.
Bihar: Ganga water level decreases amid severe heatwave
Patna, June 12 - The water level of the Ganga River has considerably decreased in Bihar in the last few years amid a major heatwave.
Meghalaya’s VPP to sit in opposition in Lok Sabha, not to join INDIA bloc
Shillong, June 12 - The new regional outfit in Meghalaya, Voice of the People Party (VPP), which won the Shillong Lok Sabha seat, will sit in the opposition in the Lower House, but will not join the INDIA bloc.
Ruling party, Oppn have same aim – to serve the country, says Kiren Rijiju
New Delhi, June 12 - Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday said the ruling party and opposition have different roles but their aim is the same, and that is to serve the country.
Rahul Gandhi arrives in Kerala to thank people of Wayanad
Kozhikode, June 12 - Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday arrived at the Calicut Airport in Kerala and will travel to his constituency in Wayanad, where he will address a public meeting to thank the people for his Lok Sabha win.
Sunetra Pawar’s nomination for Rajya Sabha bypoll to be finalised at NCP meeting today
Mumbai, June 12 - Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) National President Ajit Pawar has convened a meeting of party ministers and legislators on Wednesday evening to discuss, among other things, the nomination of Sunetra Pawar for the Rajya Sabha bypoll slated for June 25.
Bengal bypolls: BJP better placed in three Assembly seats, Trinamool in one
Kolkata, June 12 - As West Bengal will be heading for the crucial bypolls to four Assembly constituencies on July 10, detailed statistics of the seat-wise results in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls show that BJP is comfortably ahead in three constituencies,
BHU Prof, S Korea student develop innovative smart traffic system
Varanasi (UP), June 12 -An Associate Professor, Ankit Gupta, in the Transportation Engineering Section of the Civil Engineering department of IIT Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and a Ph. D student, Sumit Mishra, at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea have
Huge public turnout at Chandrababu Naidu’s swearing-in
Vijayawada, June 12 - Lakhs of people from various parts of Andhra Pradesh have descended here to attend the swearing-in of Nara Chandrababu Naidu and his Council of Ministers.
Nirmala Sitharaman takes charge as Finance Minister
New Delhi, June 12 - Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday assumed charge as the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs at South Block in Delhi.
Terrorist & CRPF trooper killed, six injured in two encounters in Jammu
Jammu, June 12 - One terrorist and a CRPF trooper were killed while five soldiers and an SPO were injured on Wednesday in two encounters in J&K’s Jammu division.
Army soldier injured in terrorist firing in J&K’s Doda
Jammu, June 12 - An army soldier was injured on Wednesday in terrorist firing in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district where an encounter is currently underway, a top police officer said.
Encounter breaks out in J&K’s Doda
Jammu, June 12 - An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces at Chattargala area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, officials said on Wednesday.
UP govt to promote rural tourism, MoUs signed
Lucknow, June 12 - The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has signed two MoUs to bring rural tourism into the spotlight and connect people with the hinterland through homestays, a Minister said.
Rajasthan govt announces Rs 50L ex-gratia for families of Reasi terror attack victims
Jaipur, June 12 - The Rajasthan government on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 50 lakh each for the two families in the state which lost four members in the terror attack on a bus in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi on Sunday.