UP govt calls for austerity in budget spending
Lucknow, March 13 - Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government has issued directives to all departments to implement austerity measures while issuing financial sanctions in accordance with the provisions of the annual budget for 2024-2025.
As LS polls loom, candidates of political parties flock to Cong stalwart Chandy’s tomb
Thiruvananthapuram, March 13 - As the Lok Sabha polls loom large, leaders of many political parties in Kerala are flocking to the tomb of late Congress leader Oommen Chandy, to ‘seek’ his blessings.
Shiv Sena ‘unilaterally’ announces LS candidate from Nashik, BJP miffed
Mumbai, March 13 - Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Pravin Darekar has slammed ruling ally Shiv Sena after the latter ‘unilaterally’ announced sitting two-time MP Hemant Godse as its candidate for the prestigious Nashik Lok Sabha seat, here on Wednesday.
Kozhikode Lok Sabha constituency to witness a battle between 3 veterans
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 13 - The Kozhikode Lok Sabha constituency will see a battle of three seasoned political veterans from the three different political fronts.
PM Modi lays foundation stone of 3 chip projects in big leap to become a global hub
Ahmedabad, March 13 - In a huge boost to India’s dream of becoming a global semiconductor hub, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday virtually laid the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore, which took just 15 days to
VHP to help refugees in getting Indian citizenship after CAA
Lucknow, March 13 - Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) will get in touch with refugees living in hundreds of various camps in the border states, to facilitate them in getting Indian citizenship.
Cabinet will decide whether to implement or reject CAA: K’taka Home Minister
Bengaluru, March 13 - Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Wednesday that a decision will be made in the state cabinet meeting whether to implement or reject the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
‘Won’t affect Gorkhas’: GJM welcomes CAA
Kolkata, March 13 - Gorkha Janmukti Morcha (GJM) Supremo Bimal Gurung on Wednesday said that his party welcomes the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), as it would not affect Gorkhas.
BJP likely to announce LS candidates for K’taka
Bengaluru, March 13 - Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is likely to announce the candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka on Wednesday.
Delhi CM slams CAA implementation, accuses BJP govt of neglecting Indian citizens
New Delhi, March 13 - Just two days after the notification of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday criticised implementation of the legislation, accusing the BJP-led Central government of prioritising the interests of foreigners over those of
ECI seeks written report from Bengal govt on ‘free & fair polls’
Kolkata, March 13 - Election Commission of India (ECI) has sought a written report from the West Bengal government on the action taken as well as on the tentative blueprint of the state administration to ensure free and fair polls in the state
Defence Minister approves proposal for NCC expansion with additional three lakh cadet vacancies
New Delhi, March 13 - Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved a proposal for expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) with the addition of three lakh cadet vacancies to cater to its increasing demand from educational institutions throughout the country.
Devotee footfall at Ram Mandir in Ayodhya remains high
Lucknow, March 13 - Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (SRJTKT) on Wednesday said that since the opening of Ram Mandi, the pilgrim footfall has not come down.
Mamata Banerjee cancels anti-CAA rally in Siliguri
Kolkata, March 13 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has decided to return to Kolkata and cancel the proposed anti-CAA rally in Siliguri.
Eight railway stations in Amethi get new names
Lucknow, March 13 - The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has granted a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to the Uttar Pradesh government’s request to rename eight railway stations in Amethi district.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to inaugurate new office of three multistate cooperative societies
New Delhi, March 13 - Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday will inaugurate the new office building for the three multi- state cooperative societies -- Bhartiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL), National Cooperative Organics Limited (NCOL) and National Cooperative
PM Modi to participate in ‘India’s Techade’, lay foundation stone of three semiconductor projects
New Delhi, March 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday will take part virtually in 'India's Techade: Chips for Viksit Bharat' and lay the foundation stone of three semiconductor projects worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore through video conferencing.
Welfare programmes announced for servitors of Puri’s Jagannath Temple
Bhubaneswar, March 13 - Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday announced several welfare programmes for the sevayats (servitors) of the Jagannath Temple at Puri.
Congress drops one sitting MP in Assam, Gaurav Gogoi to fight from Jorhat
Guwahati, March 13 - The Congress on Tuesday announced candidates for 12 of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in Assam, leaving two for its allies.
Centre to celebrate September 17 as ‘Hyderabad Liberation Day’ every year
Hyderabad, March 12 - The Union government has decided to celebrate September 17 every year as "Hyderabad Liberation Day", said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in a statement.