New suburban corridor among 12 rail projects underway in Mumbai
New Delhi, Aug 31 – As many as 12 rail projects, including a new suburban corridor, are underway in the Mumbai Division of the Central Railway, Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a social media post late Friday. According to Minister Vaishnaw,
Second JPC meet on Waqf Bill witnesses heated arguments; Muslim bodies submit reservations
New Delhi, Aug 31 – The second meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) held to discuss the Waqf (Amendment) Bill 2024 witnessed heated arguments on Friday between the BJP members and MPs from the Opposition camp, while the Muslim bodies invited to
Calcutta HC directs immediate release of ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ convenor
Kolkata, Aug 30 – The Calcutta High Court on Friday directed the Kolkata Police to release Sayan Lahiri, one of the convenors of the ‘Nabanna Abhijan’ (March to Secretariat) on August 27 condemning the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the
Young Indian professional’s networking initiative makes big impact in New England
Neeharika Munjal, Founder and CEO of Young Indian Professionals of New England (YIPNE) and Administrative Supervisor at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England, has made significant strides in connecting young Indian professionals in the region. After graduating early from Boston University in
PM apologises saying Shivaji Maharaj not just king but deity he adores; slams Oppn
Palghar (Maharashtra), Aug 30 – Amid the outcry over the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s statue at Rajkot Fort in Malvan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday apologised, saying that the Maratha warrior was not just a king but a deity that he
India’s fintech industry received record $31 bn investment in last 10 years: PM Modi
Mumbai, Aug 30 – India’s fintech revolution is improving financial inclusion as well as driving innovation and in the last 10 years, the industry has received a record investment of more than $31 billion, along with witnessing a startup growth of 500 per
India’s best is yet to come, says PM at GFF, hints at returning to power in 2029
Mumbai, Aug 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated that he would return to power in five years as India’s “best is yet to come”, while addressing the annual 5th Global Fintech Fest, here on Friday. PM Modi also expressed confidence that India’s
Trinamool leader held for using forged letterhead of Abhishek Banerjee
Kolkata, Aug 30 – The Kolkata Police, on Friday, arrested a local Trinamool Congress leader in the New Town area in the northern outskirts of Kolkata on charges of duping people of a few crores of rupees by forging the letterhead of the
‘Actions have consequences’: EAM Jaishankar says era of uninterrupted dialogues with Pakistan over
New Delhi, Aug 30 – External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday asserted that the era of interrupted dialogues with Pakistan is over, noting that “actions have consequences”. In his remarks at a book launch event in the national capital, Jaishankar said: “Era
People have to choose between terrorism & peace: Union Minister on J&K polls
Jammu, Aug 30 – Union Minister and BJP’s J&K in charge for elections G. Kishan Reddy said on Friday that the people of union territory have to choose between terrorism and peace during the upcoming Assembly polls. Criticising the National Conference (NC), Congress
Nabanna Abhijan: NHRC issues notice to Kolkata Police
Kolkata, Aug 30 – The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued a notice to Kolkata Police seeking an explanation on the alleged police excesses on the protestors participating in the ‘Nabanna Abhijan (march to Bengal secretariat)’ on August 27. The march
Assam Assembly to discontinue break for offering Friday Namaz
Guwahati, Aug 30 – The Assam Assembly on Friday decided to end a British-era rule of giving a break for offering Friday Namaz. From now on, there will be no break on Friday for Namaz prayers for Muslim MLAs. Biswajit Phukan, a BJP
In far-reaching development, Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal indicted by Akal Takht
Amritsar, Aug 30 – In a far-reaching development, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) chief Sukhbir Badal was on Friday indicted by Akal Takht, the supreme temporal seat of Sikhs. The Five Sikh High Priests, led by Giani Raghubir Singh, declared Sukhbir Badal ‘Tankhiya’ (guilty
India’s tyre exports bounce back in April-June quarter
New Delhi, Aug 30 – India’s tyre exports have bounced back in the first quarter (April-June) of the current financial year with a 17 per cent jump to Rs 6,219 crore, according to a statement issued by the Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA).
Tension in Mahayuti: NCP slams Sena minister over his ‘vomit after Cabinet meetings’ remark
Mumbai, Aug 30 – The Ajit Pawar-led NCP on Friday reacted sharply against Shiv Sena minister Tanaji Sawant’s statement that although he sits next to the NCP in the Cabinet, but when he comes out he vomits. The NCP’s Chief Spokesman Umesh Patil
Renowned seer Raghavacharya passes away
Jaipur, Aug 30 – Raiwasa Peethadheeshwar Raghavacharya, who was part of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement, died of cardiac arrest on Friday morning. He was rushed to hospital where he was declared dead. A pall of gloom descended not only in Sikar but among
K’taka BJP attacks MB Patil for criticism of its Dalit leader for raising voice against Kharge
Bengaluru, Aug 30 – Karnataka BJP on Friday slammed Minister for Large and Medium Industries, MB Patil, for allegedly targeting Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council, for raising his voice against AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge’s family in connection with a
I have highest regard for judiciary: Telangana CM
Hyderabad, Aug 30 – A day after the Supreme Court slammed Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over his reported remarks on bail to BRS leader K. Kavitha, he stated on Friday that he has highest regard for the judiciary. He claimed that
Vinesh Phogat prays for strength, courage at Golden Temple
Amritsar, Aug 30 – Olympic wrestler Vinesh Phogat, who was disqualified from the 50-kg final match in the Paris games, on Friday visited the holiest of Sikh shrines, Harmandir Sahib, popularly known as the Golden Temple, saying she prayed for strength and courage.
J&K polls: Congress candidate sentenced to 5 months in jail
Jammu, Aug 30 – Former president of J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) and party’s candidate, Vikar Rasool Wani has been convicted by a court along with five others to five months imprisonment and a fine of Rs 1,000. In a big embarrassment for