Electoral bonds scheme: Majority of anonymous contribution has gone to ruling political parties, says SC
New Delhi, Feb 15 - In its verdict striking down the electoral bonds scheme, the Supreme Court observed that the majority of contribution through bonds has gone to political parties which are ruling parties in the Centre and the states.
Third round of Centre-farmers talks ends on ‘positive’ note; next meeting on Feb 18
Chandigarh, Feb 16 - The third round of talks between the Central government and farmer leaders ended on early Friday with Union Minister Arjun Munda saying a "very positive" discussion happened.
Farmers protest: Shops, commercial establishments closed in Punjab, Haryana
Chandigarh, Feb 16 - Expressing solidarity with the protesting farmers, the employees of state-owned Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS and private public transport bus operators in Punjab on Friday went on strike, leaving many commuters stranded as over 5,000 buses stayed off the roads.
Delhi records 7.3 degrees, AQI ‘very poor’ at several stations
New Delhi, Feb 16 - The national capital on Friday recorded a minimum temperature at 7.3 degrees Celsius, four notches below the seasonal average, the India Meteorological (IMD) Department said.
Farmers protest: Traders, manufacturers fear loss in business as Tikri border remains sealed
New Delhi, Feb 16 - The ongoing farmers' protest and their call to march to the national capital, which led to the sealing of the interstate Tikri border, have triggered panic among traders of Haryana's Bahadurgarh and Delhi's Bawana Industrial Area (BIA) who
Govt significantly enhanced financial assistance for farm sector in last 10 years
New Delhi, Feb 16 - Farmer unions in Punjab are accusing the Central government of doing injustice to them, however, official data has revealed that the present regime has provided financial assistance to the farming community more than ever.
Yogi govt resolves to eradicate filariasis in UP by 2026
Lucknow, Feb 16 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has set an ambitious target to eradicate filariasis from the state by 2026, aligning with the Central government’s goal to achieve nationwide elimination by 2027. Globally, the target for eliminating this disease
RS Polls: Congress workers in Rajasthan question fielding ‘outsiders’
Jaipur, Feb 16 - Even at a time when senior Congress leaders in Rajasthan have welcomed the decision of Sonia Gandhi to contest the February 27 Rajya Sabha polls from the state, a section of party workers have expressed their concerns over the
263 lakh ton of subsidized fertilizers provided to Punjab farmers in last 6 years: Govt data
New Delhi, Feb 15 - Although the farmers' protest continues in Punjab, official figures showed that the Central government provided substantial aid to the farmers in the state in the last six years.
Tripura govt launches universal health insurance scheme
Agartala, Feb 15 - Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday launched a universal health insurance scheme -- Mukhya Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (MMJAY) -- under which 4.15 lakh families in the state are expected to be benefited by cashless medical treatment of
PM Modi to lay foundation of 300 MW solar power plant in Bikaner
New Delhi, Feb 15 - With an emphasis on promoting renewable energy and advancing towards achieving the net-zero vision, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation for a 300 MW solar power plant in Rajasthan's Bikaner virtually on Friday, an official said
PM Modi to visit Thiruvananthapuram on Feb 27
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Thiruvananthapuram on February 27, sources said on Thursday.
Delhi’s poor air quality spikes respiratory, cardiac problems: Doctors
New Delhi, Feb 15 - Even as the national Capital’s air quality continues to dip, doctors on Thursday reported a rise in respiratory and cardiac issues.
PM Modi discusses range of issues with Emir of Qatar in Doha
New Delhi, Feb 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, at the latter's palace in Doha.
Finance Minister Sitharaman launches 3 souvenir coins
New Delhi, Feb 15 - Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday launched three souvenir coins which include a coloured coin on endangered animals of India -- Greater One-Horned Rhino, a bi-metallic clad souvenir coin on Enlightenment of Buddha and a coloured souvenir
Guj BJP chief hails Nadda’s RS nomination, sets high goals for party
Gandhinagar, Feb 15 - Gujarat BJP Chief C.R. Paatil announced on Thursday that party's National President J.P. Nadda's nomination to the Rajya Sabha marks a new era of leadership for the state.
PM Modi to lay foundation of AIIMS Rewari, Gurugram Metro Rail project on Feb 16
New Delhi, Feb 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Rewari in Haryana on Friday where he will inaugurate, dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation of multiple development projects worth more than Rs 9,750 crore concerning urban transport,
Congress’ MGNREGA ‘hypocrisy’ comes to the fore
New Delhi, Feb 15 - One of the major demands that the protesting farmers are raising is to increase the work days from the existing ‘100 days' to '200 days’ each year under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
Varanasi court to hear plea against puja in Gyanvapi mosque on Feb 28
Varanasi (UP), Feb 15 - A Varanasi court on Thursday fixed February 28 as the date for hearing the Gyanvapi masjid committee's plea against puja in a cellar of the mosque, the Hindu side’s counsel said.
Days after ditching Grand Alliance, Nitish exchanges pleasantries with Lalu
Patna, Feb 15 - Day after parting ways with the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) and returning to NDA fold, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday exchanged pleasantries with RJD chief Lalu Prasad in Bihar assembly.