Himachal Pradesh sees one crore tourist arrival in six months

Himachal Pradesh sees one crore tourist arrival in six months

Shimla, July 24 - Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a significant surge in tourism as over one crore tourists visited the state in the first six months of 2024, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday.

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Goa govt rejects proposal to hold Sunburn festival in Quitol

Goa govt rejects proposal to hold Sunburn festival in Quitol

Panaji, July 24 - Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC) has rejected the proposal of Sunburn organisers to hold an Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival at the Quitol-Betul plateau, where the Defence Expo had taken place.

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‘Upset’ BJP minister meets Madhya Pradesh CM, party says all is well

‘Upset’ BJP minister meets Madhya Pradesh CM, party says all is well

Bhopal, July 24 - Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Nagar Singh Chouhan, who was upset after being divested of the key Forest and Environment portfolio, has met Chief Minister Mohan Yadav after meeting the party’s central leadership in Delhi.

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C-DOT partners with IIT Roorkee, Mandi to boost 6G standardisation, connectivity

C-DOT partners with IIT Roorkee, Mandi to boost 6G standardisation, connectivity

New Delhi, July 24 - The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a premier telecom R&D centre under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on Wednesday signed an agreement with IIT Roorkee and IIT Mandi to help in 6G standardisation as well as boost

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MUDA case: Discussion refused by K’taka Assembly Speaker

MUDA case: Discussion refused by K’taka Assembly Speaker

Bengaluru, July 24 - Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, UT Khader on Wednesday refused permission to debate the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) for which the Opposition BJP is seeking Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s resignation.

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Expressway projects to boost economy of 20 districts in Bihar

Expressway projects to boost economy of 20 districts in Bihar

Patna, July 24 - A day after Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman allocated Rs 26,000 crore for three expressway projects in Bihar, these initiatives are expected to significantly boost the economy of at least 20 districts in the state.

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Not about police case, says K’taka Dy CM after meeting Darshan’s wife

Not about police case, says K’taka Dy CM after meeting Darshan’s wife

Bengaluru, July 24 - Jailed Kannada superstar Darshan’s wife, Vijayalaxmi, met Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday at his residence here.

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SC mulls formation of expert panel to resolve grievances of protesting farmers

SC mulls formation of expert panel to resolve grievances of protesting farmers

New Delhi, July 24 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday mulled the formation of an expert panel to find a solution to the grievances of protesting farmers.

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‘You are a woman, you don’t know anything’: Bihar CM to RJD MLA amid Assembly ruckus

‘You are a woman, you don’t know anything’: Bihar CM to RJD MLA amid Assembly ruckus

Patna, July 24 - Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Wednesday sparked a fresh controversy when he made a disparaging comment on a woman MLA amid aggressive protests by the opposition members in the Assembly.

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Terrorists in J&K will either land in jail or be sent to hell: Union Minister

Terrorists in J&K will either land in jail or be sent to hell: Union Minister

Srinagar/New Delhi, July 24 - Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, said on Wednesday that terrorists in J&K will either land in jail or be sent to hell.

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Telangana MLA performs two emergency C-sections in flood-hit Bhadrachalam

Telangana MLA performs two emergency C-sections in flood-hit Bhadrachalam

Hyderabad, July 24 - A Congress MLA in Telangana, who is also a surgeon, performed emergency caesarean sections on two pregnant women in flood-hit Bhadradri Kothagudem District.

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Centre lacks ‘fairness’, no point attending NITI Ayog meeting: Shivakumar

Centre lacks ‘fairness’, no point attending NITI Ayog meeting: Shivakumar

Bengaluru, July 24 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Wednesday defended Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's decision to boycott the NITI Ayog Governing Council meeting scheduled in the national capital on July 27, stating that there is no point in attending the same

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Over one crore tourists visited J&K in six months: Centre

Over one crore tourists visited J&K in six months: Centre

Srinagar, July 24 - The Centre said on Wednesday that over one crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir till June 2024.

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Centre to build 5,833 new EV charging stations along national highways

Centre to build 5,833 new EV charging stations along national highways

New Delhi, July 24 - The country now has 5,293 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations along the national highways and has set a target of establishing 5,833 more along the highways out of a total of 7,432, the Ministry of Road Transport &

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Budget 2024 sets new precedent for prioritising job creation, skilling: Jayant Chaudhary

Budget 2024 sets new precedent for prioritising job creation, skilling: Jayant Chaudhary

New Delhi, July 24 - For the first time, the Union Budget 2024 places a significant focus on employment-linked schemes, setting a new precedent for prioritising job creation and skilling in our nation, Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

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SC refuses to examine plea seeking integration of tribunals into NJDG

SC refuses to examine plea seeking integration of tribunals into NJDG

New Delhi, July 24 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to examine a PIL seeking integration of tribunals established under various statutes into the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG).

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Union Budget: Increased allocation for Khelo India draws positive response

Union Budget: Increased allocation for Khelo India draws positive response

New Delhi, July 23 - Sports industry watchers on Saturday welcomed the government's decision to allocate increased funds for Khelo India, the Centre's flagship project that will get Rs 900 crore in the 2024-25 financial year.

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Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Maha to fund laser sound & light show at Kargil War Memorial in Drass

Mumbai, July 24 - Ahead of the July 26 Silver Jubilee celebrations of the nation’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War, the Maharashtra government has decided to finance a laser sound & light show at the iconic Kargil War Memorial (KWM) in Drass,

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India rises in global passport index, allows visa-free access to 58 nations

India rises in global passport index, allows visa-free access to 58 nations

New Delhi, July 24 - India has been ranked at 82nd spot on a global passport index, allowing Indians visa-free entry to 58 countries, including popular destinations like Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand.

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Telangana Cyber Security Bureau busts international fraud network

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau busts international fraud network

Hyderabad, July 23 - The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has busted an international fraud network with the arrest of three accused in Rs 5.40 crore scam, officials said on Tuesday.

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