India, Japan to hold 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial meeting today
New Delhi, Aug 20 – Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Defence Minister Minoru Kihara, who arrived in New Delhi on Monday, will hold the third round of India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial meeting with their Indian counterparts on Tuesday. The meeting
MUDA case: Siddaramaiah says pleased with K’taka High Court order; petitioners say it won’t change anything
Bengaluru, Aug 20 – Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Monday that he is pleased with the Karnataka High Court’s interim direction to a special court in Bengaluru to defer further proceedings on complaints related to alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the
Bengal govt forms SIT to probe corruption charges at RG Kar during Sandip Ghosh’s tenure
Kolkata, Aug 20 – The West Bengal government on Monday evening announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the allegations of financial irregularities at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital since 2021, when it was under the
Centre to form panel to suggest measures for healthcare professionals’ safety
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The Union Health Ministry on Saturday assured doctors of all possible efforts to ensure safety, as services were impacted in the states in the wake of nation-wide strike called by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) against the brutal
Siddaramaiah following footsteps of Gandhi family: BJP on MUDA scam
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday welcomed Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot’s nod to prosecute Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the Mysore Urban Development Authority (MUDA) land scam. Addressing media at BJP National Headquarters, party
CM Siddaramaiah should cooperate in probe against him: Union Min Pralhad Joshi
Hubballi, (Karnataka) Aug 17 – Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi, on Saturday stated that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah should cooperate with the investigation following the Karnataka Governor’s decision to allow sanction for prosecution. Speaking to the media at
Czech Republic, Slovakia agree on cooperation in medicines policy
Prague, Aug 17 – Czech Health Minister Vlastimil Valek and his Slovak counterpart Zuzana Dolinkova signed a memorandum of understanding to enhance cooperation in medicines policy and medical devices. The two countries on Friday agreed to collaborate on facilitating the faster entry of
Pawan Khera criticises govt over train accidents, CAG report on Railways
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera slammed the Union government over the train accident near Kanpur that took place in the wee hours of Saturday. He also criticised the Centre over the CAG report stating that funds meant for
PM Modi proposes Global Development Compact to propel Global South
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed a comprehensive ‘Global Development Compact’ on behalf of India to the countries of the Global South. “The foundation of this Compact will be based on the experiences of India’s development journey
BJP’s Mysuru foot march a success: K’taka LoP Ashoka hails Guv’s decision on probe against CM
Bengaluru, Aug 17 – The BJP on Saturday attributed the Governor’s approval for investigation against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) to its eight-day foot march to Mysuru over the issue. Speaking at a press
PM Modi gives clarion call for Global South to unite amid challenges in new world order
New Delhi, Aug 17 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday gave a clarion call for the countries of the Global South “to unite, stand together in one voice, and become each other’s strength as this was the need of the hour” at
IAF, Indian Army carry out first-ever Aarogya Maitri Cube para-drop
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Army jointly executed a first-ever para-drop operation, delivering the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube at a high-altitude location near 15,000 feet, said the Ministry of Defence on Saturday. “These trauma care
Rs1 lakh crore disbursed for free hospital care to 7.4 crore patients under PMJAY scheme
New Delhi, Aug 17 – A total of 7.37 crore hospital admissions worth Rs 1 lakh crore have been authorised under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) as of June 30, 2024, according to the latest data compiled by the
BJP hails sanction against CM; Cong says K’taka Guv is Centre’s puppet
Bengaluru, Aug 17 – The BJP and the Congress on Saturday sparred over Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot’s decision to accord sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in connection with the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). While the
Going global: UAE merchants accept Rupee via UPI to attract Indian customers
New Delhi, Aug 17 – The government of India has been promoting UPI as a global payment platform. Now merchants in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are accepting payments via UPI in Rupees to attract Indian customers. One of the biggest retail companies
TMC in firefighting mode as Durga Puja committee refuses donation over RG Kar tragedy
Kolkata, Aug 17 – The Trinamool Congress has gone into firefighting mode as one Durga Puja committee in West Bengal has announced its decision to refuse the annual Puja donation by the state government as a token of protest against the rape and
Released after marathon grilling, ex-principal of RG Kar Medical College arrives at CBI office again
Kolkata, Aug 17 – Former controversial principal of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital, Dr Sandip Ghosh, arrived again at the CBI’s Salt Lake office on Saturday after being interrogated for several hours till late Friday night in connection with the ghastly
MUDA case: Karnataka Guv gives consent for prosecution against CM Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Aug 17 – In a major development, Karnataka Governor Thaawar Chand Gehlot gave sanction for prosecution against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday in connection with the irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA). The development is a major setback for Chief
Section of Bihar’s under construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge falls into Ganga yet again
Patna, Aug 17 – In a huge embarrassment for the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government on Saturday, a section of the superstructure of the under construction Sultanganj-Aguwani Ghat bridge collapsed and fell into the Ganga River yet again. Although no injuries were
Kolkata horror: Health services hit in Chandigarh, Punjab
Chandigarh, Aug 17 – Health services were severely impacted in the PGIMER, the premier health institute here with a daily footfall of around 10,000 patients, and across Punjab as all Outpatient Department (OPD) services were shut on Saturday, protesting against the alleged rape