Wayanad landslide: TN CM Stalin deploys rescue team led by two IAS officers to Kerala
Chennai, July 30 - Chief Minister MK Stalin has deployed a team from Tamil Nadu to coordinate the rescue operations in Wayanad in Kerala where a landslide in the wee hours of Tuesday led to the loss of 84 lives, left scores hurt
Military school passout vs serving officer: Akhilesh and Anurag Thakur’s fiery exchange in LS
New Delhi, July 30 - The Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav and BJP MP Anurag Thakur engaged in a heated war of words in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, over the issue of Agniveers and their 'sub-par treatment' as compared to regular
Kerala preparing master plan for leveraging full potential of Vizhinjam Port
Kochi, July 29 - Kerala Minister of Industries P. Rajeeve said on Monday that the state government is preparing a comprehensive master plan for leveraging the full potential of Vizhinjam Port to the benefit of various sectors.
Alarming rise in landslides, urgent need for mapping prone areas: Rahul on Wayanad tragedy
New Delhi, July 30 - Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, called for a swift rescue operation and also demanded enhanced compensation for the victims while participating in the discussion on the tragic landslides in Wayanad on Tuesday.
Wayanad landslide disaster toll reaches 70, many missing
Kozhikode, July 30 - The death toll in the Wayanad landslide tragedy on Tuesday reached 70 and several people were reported missing in the worst affected areas, said officials, adding that hundreds are injured and admitted to different hospitals.
Delhi coaching centre deaths: HC agrees to hear PIL on Wednesday
New Delhi, July 30 - The Delhi High Court on Tuesday agreed to hear on Wednesday a PIL seeking the constitution of a high-level committee to inquire into the city's Rajinder Nagar coaching centre incident wherein three UPSC aspirants died in a basement
Ration distribution case: ED raids 10 locations in two Bengal districts
Kolkata, July 30 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials, accompanied by central armed police forces, are conducting raid and search operations at 10 places in West Bengal in connection with the multi-crore ration distribution case.
Wayanad landslides: 10 bodies found floating in Chaliyar River
Kozhikode, July 30 - Locals living in and around the Chaliyar River in Kerala's Malappuram district, around 100 km from Wayanad, were shocked to find around 10 bodies floating in the river on Tuesday.
India moved from ‘Fragile Five’ under UPA to ‘Top Five’ under BJP-led NDA: Piyush Goyal
New Delhi, July 30 - Slamming Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's reaction to the Union Budget, Union Commerce and Industry Minsiter Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said the country has moved from "Fragile Five" under the UPA government to "Top Five" in the BJP-led
SC grants bail to ex-Maha Minister Nawab Malik in money laundering case
New Delhi, July 30 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday granted bail on medical grounds to former Maharashtra Minister Nawab Malik, an accused in a money laundering case, valid till the Bombay High Court decides his plea for regular bail.
UP proposes life term in strict ‘love jihad’ law: BJP welcomes move, SP calls it ‘negative politics’
New Delhi, July 30 - The Yogi Adityanth-led government has introduced the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in the Assembly, which proposes harsher punishment, leading up to life imprisonment in ‘love jihad’ cases.
Search operation in J&K’s Poonch after terrorists sighted
Jammu, July 30 - After suspicious movement was noticed on Tuesday, the security forces started a search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.
Kerala CM seeks Army’s help in Wayanad, death toll reaches 44
Kozhikode, July 30 - With the death toll in the massive landslides at Churalpara in Kerala's Wayanad on Tuesday rising to 44 and hundreds of people stranded, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday sought help from the Indian Army's Bengaluru-headquartered Madras Engineering Group.
Deeply anguished by Wayanad landslides, says Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, July 30 - In response to the devastating landslides near Meppadi in Wayanad, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow and called for urgent rescue and relief operations.
Delhi HC reserves verdict on CM Kejriwal’s bail plea in CBI case
New Delhi, July 29 - The Delhi High Court on Monday reserved its verdict on a bail plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in connection with the corruption case lodged by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam.
Over 1.4 lakh recognised startups in India created more than 15.5 lakh direct jobs
New Delhi, July 29 - The Centre on Monday said that recognised startups have reported to have generated more than 15.5 lakh direct jobs to date, as it detailed various initiatives taken by ministries and departments to help create even more jobs and
Delhi-NCR 5th most expensive office space rental market in Asia-Pacific: Report
Mumbai, July 29 - Delhi-NCR is the fifth most expensive office space rental market in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, as transactions across the three major markets in India saw a notable 50 per cent increase in the second quarter (Q2) of 2024, a
Hiring for power & energy sector in India surge 9 pc in H1 FY25: Report
Bengaluru, July 29 - Hiring for the power and energy sector in India is surging 9.01 per cent in H1 FY25, indicating a move towards a low-carbon future, driven by significant government initiatives, according to a report on Monday.
India on way to become global manufacturing hub
New Delhi, July 29 - India is on track to become a global manufacturing centre, driven by its rapid economic growth and strategic initiatives, according to a report by the global financial services firm Lazard.
Adani Wilmar clocks highest-ever net profit at Rs 313 crore in Q1 as edible oil prices stabilise
Ahmedabad, July 29 - Adani Wilmar Limited on Monday posted strong profits with the highest-ever PAT of Rs 313 crore in the April-June quarter (Q1 FY25), as revenue reached Rs 14,169 crore, a 12 per cent volume growth (year-on-year).