India booming with economic growth, job creation, says PM Modi on NaMo app
New Delhi, July 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the country is booming with economic updates and infrastructure projects, adding that India is set to surpass the US and become the second-largest economy by 2075.
2006 rules for dhaba owners invoked amid Kanwar Yatra eatery row; BJP, Cong trade barbs
New Delhi, July 19 - Amid the political sparring over the intent and motive behind the ‘display your owner’s name’ order for eateries and dhabas along the Kanwar Yatra route in Uttar Pradesh, the 2006 rules for food outlets have emerged as the
Mamata Banerjee approaches division bench against Calcutta HC order on Governor’s defamation suit
Kolkata, July 19 - West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday approached a division bench of the Calcutta High Court challenging the order of the single-judge bench of Justice Krishna Rao ordering an interim stay on any derogatory comments against Governor C.V.
Courts should encourage compounding of offences in cheque bounce cases: SC
New Delhi, July 19 - The Supreme Court has stressed the need to encourage compounding of offences in cheque bounce cases by courts, if parties are willing to do so.
Cordial Centre-state relations crucial for Punjab’s progress: MP Sahney
Chandigarh, July 19 - Vikramjit Singh Sahney, Rajya Sabha MP on Friday called for cordial relations between the Centre and the Punjab government for the state’s progress.
Centre notifies appointment of 3 permanent judges in Delhi HC
New Delhi, July 19 - The Centre on Friday notified the appointment of three additional judges of the Delhi High Court as permanent judges.
CM Mohan Yadav hopeful of positive outcome from Regional Industry Conclave in Jabalpur
Bhopal, July 19 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Friday expressed hope that the Regional Industry Conclave, to be held in Jabalpur, will have a positive outcome.
Odisha celebrates ‘Rasagola Divas’ as Rath Yatra concludes
Bhubaneswar, July 19 - Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday extended warm greetings on the occasion of 'Rasagola Divas' and Niladri Bije, the last day of the annual 12-day long Rath Yatra festival at Puri.
Critical mineral roadshow, exploration hackathon to kick off in Hyderabad tomorrow
New Delhi, July 19 - Ministry of Mines will host the Mineral Exploration Hackathon and Critical Mineral Roadshow at Begumpet in Hyderabad on Saturday (July 20).
UPSC files FIR against IAS-PO Puja Khedkar, may cancel her candidature
Mumbai, July 19 - In a major development, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) said on Friday that it has initiated criminal proceedings against Maharashtra cadre (2023) IAS Probationary Officer Puja Khedkar for a series of irregularities perpetrated by her.
CM Mamata’s counsel hails SC’s notice on plea filed by Raj Bhavan staffer on immunity to Guv
Kolkata, July 19 - Shortly after the Supreme Court of India on Friday issued a notice on a plea filed by a woman staff member of Raj Bhavan in Kolkata challenging the blanket immunity granted to the Governor from criminal prosecution, the counsel
Bombay HC slams Maha govt, halts demolitions in Vishalgad Fort vicinity
Mumbai, July 19 - The Bombay High Court on Friday slammed the Maharashtra government and ordered a complete halt to all demolition activities in the vicinity of Vishalgad Fort in Kolhapur, which was rocked by violence between two communities earlier this week.
15 Maharashtra districts flagged for red and orange alerts, heavy rain today
Pune, July 19 - The India Meteorological Department, Pune, has sounded a red alert for six districts and orange alerts in another nine districts of the state with a forecast of very heavy rain on Friday, an official said.
Godavari in spate, heavy rain hits normal life in Andhra Pradesh
Amaravati, July 19 - Godavari river was in spate due to incessant rain and heavy inflows from upstream, inundating several villages in united East Godavari and West Godavari districts, officials said.
Harassment charges: IAS-PO Puja Khedkar likely to go to Pune Police on July 20
Pune, July 19 - The controversial IAS-Probationary Officer Dr Puja M. D. Khedkar is expected to meet the Pune Police on July 20 and record her statement pertaining to allegations of harassment levelled against the district Collector, a top official said here on
Mild quake hits Manipur’s district adjoining Nagaland, no damage reported
Imphal, July 19 - A mild earthquake, measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale, was felt in parts of Manipur and adjoining Nagaland on Friday, officials said.
With an eye on Assembly elections, NCP goes pink for bright prospects
Mumbai, July 19 - After its debacle in the General Elections, the Ajit Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has decided to go "pink" hoping that it will brighten Assembly poll prospects and facilitate the party's much-needed makeover.
Yogi govt implements ‘display owners name’ order on all food shops across UP
New Delhi, July 19 - Amid controversy and intense political sparring over the recent order to display names of owners of eateries and food outlets along the Kanwar Yatra route in Muzaffarnagar, the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday implemented the order all across
SC issues notice on Bengal Raj Bhavan staffer’s plea challenging blanket immunity granted to Guv
New Delhi, July 19 - The Supreme Court on Friday issued a notice on a plea filed by a woman staff member of Raj Bhavan in Kolkata challenging the blanket immunity granted to the Governor from criminal prosecution.
Bengaluru mall sealed over tax arrears days after insulting farmer
Bengaluru, July 19 - The Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP) has sealed the G.T. Mall on Magadi Road in Bengaluru over non-payment of tax arrears and also issued a notice seeking clarification on the incident wherein a farmer was denied entry for wearing