CBDT awards Taxnet 2.0 project to Bharti Airtel
New Delhi, July 19 - The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on Friday said that the Taxnet 2.0 project has been awarded to telecom major Bharti Airtel Ltd for providing network connectivity, facility management services and video conferencing services to the Income
Indian UHNIs have potential to triple philanthropic contributions to Rs 75,500 cr annually: AIP-BCG report
New Delhi, July 19 - Accelerate Indian Philanthropy (AIP) -- a non-profit organisation that works to promote and catalyse personal philanthropy in India, in partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), have released their report titled "Wealth with Purpose: A Report on Private Indian
What recovery of Austrian assault rifle from J&K terrorists means
Srinagar, July 20 - The recovery of an Austrian assault rifle from two slain foreign terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir’s Keran sector on July 18 has added another complex dimension to the ongoing terrorism in J&K.
UP CM launches tree plantation campaign
Lucknow, July 20 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday launched 'Ped Lagao Ped Bachao Jan Abhiyan 2024' by planting a tree at Soumitra Van and stressed the goal of planting 36.50 crore trees with a "Sanatan bhaav" (spirit of Sanatan).
India’s goods exports to top countries record double digit surge
New Delhi, July 20 - India’s exports to the lucrative Western markets have recorded a strong double-digit growth in the April-June quarter of the current financial year reflecting the competitive strength of the economy.
Army chief in Jammu today, to review security situation
Jammu, July 20 - The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi will visit Jammu on Saturday and will chair a joint security review meeting to take stock of the security situation on the Line of Control (LoC) and the hinterland.
Over 300 Indian students return home as anti-quota protests in Bangladesh heat up
New Delhi, July 20 - Over 300 Indian students in Bangladesh were forced to return home as the anti-quota protests, that have led to students and security forces clashing, resulted in the killing of at least 104 and injuring over 2,500 people so
Torrential rains lash Mumbai, parts of Maha; schools shut in Nagpur
Mumbai/Nagpur, July 20 - Heavy overnight rains lashed Mumbai, coastal Konkan and several parts of the state, leading to waterlogging and flooding in many parts hitting normal life, officials said here on Saturday.
ED arrests Haryana Congress MLA Panwar in illegal mining case
Chandigarh, July 20 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested the Congress legislator from Haryana’s Sonipat, Surender Panwar, from Gurugram in a case of illegal mining.
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