Puri tragedy: Odisha CM orders high-level probe, announces Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia
Bhubaneswar, May 30 - Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday ordered a high-level probe into the firecracker tragedy during the Chandan Yatra festival in Puri that claimed three lives and injured 30.
Tata Group, Serum Institute of India in Time’s world’s top 100 most influential companies’ list
New Delhi, May 30 - Tata Group and the Adar Poonawalla-run Serum Institute of India (SII) have been recognised among the top 100 ‘World’s Most Influential Companies of 2024’ by Time magazine.
‘Viksit Ports’ necessary to achieve the goal of ‘Viksit Bharat’: Maha Governor
Mumbai, May 30 - Stating that the road to 'Viksit Bharat' passes through 'Viksit Ports', Maharashtra Governor Ramesh Bais stressed the importance of developing the ports of India.
Guterres hails UN Gender Advocate Award winner Major Sen as ‘true leader, role model’
United Nations, May 30 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called Indian Army Major Radhika Sen a “true leader and role model” while presenting her with the Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.
Lok Sabha polls: Last phase of campaigning ends, all eyes on June 1 voting
New Delhi, May 30 - The campaigning for the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections came to a close on Thursday as leaders from the prominent political parties heightened their efforts with rallies till the last minute.
From 2014 to 2024, how BJP campaign revolved around PM Modi’s defining agenda
New Delhi, May 30 - The high-voltage campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections came to an end on Thursday evening, setting the stage for the seventh and final phase of polling on June 1.
Delhi hospital fire tragedy: Owner sent to 14-day judicial custody
New Delhi, May 30 - A Delhi court on Thursday sent the owner of the Baby Care New Born Hospital, where seven children were recently killed in a massive fire, and a co-accused, to 14-day judicial custody.
Stay alert, keep hawk’s eye on EVMs on June 4: BJP tells its booth in-charges
New Delhi, May 30 - After two and half months of marathon campaign and the last phase of polling on June 1, the stage is set for the counting of votes on June 4.
PM Modi reaches Kanyakumari for 3-day meditation at Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Chennai, May 30 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Kanyakumari helipad just now. He reached the southernmost tip of the country in an air force helicopter.
JD-U MLC claims 118 massacres took place during Lalu-Rabri rule of 15 years
Patna, May 30 - With the voting for 8 Lok Sabha seats being held in Bihar on June 1, the JD-U's MLC and chief spokesperson Neeraj Kumar has targeted the 15-year rule of Lalu Prasad Yadav and his wife Rabri Devi and claimed
Bengal LS Polls: Local cops to help CAPF QRTs reach the trouble spots quickly
Kolkata, May 30 - One cop from either the Kolkata Police or the West Bengal Police will accompany each quick response team (QRT) of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) during the seventh and final phase of Lok Sabha elections covering nine seats
J&K: 21 killed, 69 injured in Akhnoor road accident
Jammu, May 30 - The death toll in Thursday’s road accident in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district has risen to 21 while 69 injured people have been rescued from the accident site.
High-octane campaigning for Punjab’s 13 Lok Sabha seats ends with PM Modi’s big push at four rallies
Chandigarh, May 30 - The high-octane campaigning for Punjab’s 13 Lok Sabha seats, witnessing a four-cornered contest, came to an end at 5 P.M.
INS Kiltan sets sail from Brunei after showcasing India’s prowess in warship building
Kolkata, May 30 - The INS Kiltan, a Kamorta Class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Corvette of the Indian Navy is all set to sail from the Muara port in Brunei after a long-range operational deployment in the South China Sea for nearly a month.
Former MLAs express concern over surge in religious tension in Goa
Panaji, May 30 - As incidents of reportedly hurting religious sentiments are increasing in the coastal state, former legislators have expressed concern and are holding ‘Hindutva forces’ responsible for disturbing peace and harmony.
Hiring women for leadership roles in India grows to 23.2 pc in early 2024: Report
New Delhi, May 30 - Hiring women for leadership roles in India has grown to 23.2 per cent across industries in early 2024, a new report showed on Thursday.
J&K: 15 killed, 15 injured in Akhnoor bus accident
Jammu, May 30 - 15 people were killed and 15 others were injured on Thursday in a road accident in the Akhnoor area of J&K’s Jammu district.
About 150 hours’ election speech and over 1,000 questions: PM Modi’s marathon campaign sets a new record
New Delhi, May 30 - Thursday (May 30) marks the culmination of about three-month long high-voltage campaign for 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The ruling BJP as well as Opposition under the banner of INDIA bloc mounted a high-pitched poll battle to win over
44 Gurugram hospitals operating without fire NOC
Gurugram, May 30 - In a shocking violation of safety norms, most hospitals in Gurugram do not have the fire No Objection Certificate (NOC), a fire department official said on Thursday.
No disturbance, BJP asks TN leaders not to visit Kanyakumari to welcome PM Modi
Chennai, May 30 - The BJP's central leadership has directed its Tamil Nadu unit not to visit Kanyakumari to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi who will be meditating at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial for three days.