BJP nominates Manan Mishra from Bihar for Rajya Sabha
Patna, Aug 21 – The BJP has finalised Manan Mishra as their candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha election. Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary confirmed the development while also extending his best wishes to Manan Mishra. Sanjay Mayukh, the party’s MLC and
Eye on China, India and Japan urge respect for territorial integrity and peaceful settlement of disputes
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Sending a strong indirect message to China, India and Japan on Tuesday emphasised the need for all countries to refrain from any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo, urging respect for national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and peaceful
Rate cut only after durable alignment of inflation to 4 pc target: RBI chief
New Delhi, Aug 20 – A decision on reducing the key policy repo rate will depend on keeping inflation in check and the fall in food and vegetable prices in July was not enough to cut rates, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta
Embracing tradition & optimism: PM Modi’s blueprint for India’s future
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership throughout his career. From his early days as a young leader and RSS worker to his tenure as Gujarat Chief Minister and now as Prime Minister, he has consistently
R.G. Kar Medical College incident: SC orders removal of identity of deceased from social media platforms
New Delhi, Aug 20 – The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the removal of the identity of the deceased victim of Kolkata’s R.G. Kar Medical College incident from all social media platforms and electronic media. A bench, headed by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, noted
India likely to need 12.5 lakh AI-skilled professionals by 2027: Report
New Delhi, Aug 20 – As India aims to become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI), the talent demand in the country is projected to grow from 6 lakh–6.5 lakh to more than 12.5 lakh by 2027, a report showed on Tuesday.
Examining feasibility of online voting in India
New Delhi, Aug 20 – India, the world’s largest democracy, faces an intricate challenge in conducting elections at an unparalleled scale. The traditional voting process, characterised by extensive logistical arrangements, significant costs, and substantial length of time, needs transformation. As India rapidly embraces
Centre launches pilot to transform 60 fair price shops as Jan Poshan Kendras
New Delhi, Aug 20 – The Union government on Tuesday launched a pilot to transform 60 fair price shops in the country as Jan Poshan Kendra. The pilot to be run in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh will provide a solution to
RG Kar horror: Trinamool MP agrees to delete controversial post on Kolkata Police Commissioner
Kolkata, Aug 20 – Senior Trinamool Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Sukhendu Sekhar Roy on Tuesday told the Calcutta High Court that he will delete a controversial social media post demanding the custodial interrogation of Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal in
BRS files complaint with ED against Telangana CM on Swachh Bio MoU
Hyderabad, Aug 20 – A leader of Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), on Tuesday, filed a complaint with the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and his brother over alleged conflict of interest in the Swachh Bio deal. BRS spokesperson
Not difficult to understand why Guv is selective: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Aug 20 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday criticised Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot on his “selective” approach, saying the Governor has adopted a “biased” approach in giving consent for an investigation against Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy. “Why
Rahul evades question on Kolkata horror during visit to LS constituency; BJP bristles
New Delhi, Aug 20 – The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Tuesday turned down scribes’ questions on Kolkata horror, which has kept the state on edge for a week and triggered waves of outrage and protests by the
Cancel advertisement for lateral entry recruitments: Govt tells UPSC amid political row
New Delhi, Aug 20 – In a significant climbdown over lateral entry into bureaucracy, the Centre on Tuesday asked the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to cancel the advertisement for recruitment of “people of expertise” in government departments and ministries. Union Minister Jitendra
Nine MoUs signed as India and Malaysia elevate relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Elevating India-Malaysia relationship to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim held wide-ranging talks in New Delhi on Tuesday which culminated in the signing of nine Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), ranging from
(IANS Interview) Lateral entry is akin to talent hunt, can’t be pick and choose model: Veerappa Moily
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Former Union Law Minister, M Veerappa Moily, on Tuesday acknowledged that the second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), chaired by him in 2005 did recommend lateral entry into government services, however, he maintained that the present NDA dispensation was
Indian Railways launches hi-tech water level monitoring system for trains
Guwahati, Aug 20 – Indian Railways has launched an advanced ‘water level monitoring system’ for the comfort of train passengers with the first installation on the Brahmaputra Mail Express which will carry out trial runs. The innovative system represents a major advancement in
Malaysian PM accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim received a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. Marking his arrival on Monday evening for an official three-day visit to India, PM Anwar Ibrahim
‘Misguiding people by making misleading promises’, says BJP on NC manifesto
Jammu, Aug 20 – Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday criticised the National Conference (NC) for misguiding the people by promising the restoration of Article 370 and supporting dialogue between India & Pakistan in its poll manifesto. Former J&K Deputy Chief Minister and
Udaipur stabbing victim’s last rites today, funeral procession on way amid tight security
Jaipur, Aug 20 – The last rites of the teenager who was stabbed by his classmate on August 16 in Rajasthan’s Udaipur are being performed amid tight security arrangements across the city. All schools and colleges in the city will remain closed on
Two back-to-back earthquakes jolt Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Aug 20 – Two back-to-back earthquakes measuring 4.9 and 4.8 on the Richter scale occurred in the Kashmir Valley on Tuesday. However, no loss of life or damage to property has been so far reported from anywhere. Meteorological Department Director, Mukhtar Ahmad