Over 3.65 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 20 days
Jammu, July 19 - Over 3.65 lakh pilgrims have so far performed the annual Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 4,821 Yatris left for Kashmir on Friday.
Tribals who converted to Christianity should not get reservation: Rajasthan MLA
Jaipur, July 19 - The issue of reservation to the tribal community echoed in the Rajasthan Assembly on Thursday at a time when tribals from four states -- Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra -- gathered at Mangarh Dham in Banswara demanding a
Congress does not want Manipur like situation in Tripura: Gaurav Gogoi
Agartala, July 19 - Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi said that his party does not want ethnic violence similar to Manipur to erupt in Tripura and it wants equal justice for everyone and each community.
No tents to be allowed in Gulmarg without permission: Officials
Srinagar, July 19 - Citing environmental concerns and illegal activities, the Gulmarg Development Authority (GDA) in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday announced that no tents will be allowed in the popular tourist resort without proper permission.
PM Modi meets party staffers BJP HQ, expresses gratitude for their dedication
New Delhi, July 18 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited the BJP headquarters here to interact with the officials working there and thank them for their contribution to the party's return to power for a third term.
Irregularities in implementation of welfare schemes won’t be tolerated, warns Maha CM
Mumbai, July 18 - Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Thursday warned that the government will not tolerate malpractices or irregularities, including collection of money from eligible persons, in the implementation of various ambitious schemes in the state.
NMC approves 50 MBBS seats for new medical college in Odisha
Bhubaneswar, July 18 - The new Government Medical College and Hospital in Odisha's Jajpur has received approval from the National Medical Commission (NMC) for 50 MBBS seats for the 2024-25 academic year.
INS Tabar reaches Germany’s Hamburg on three-day visit
New Delhi, July 18 - Indian Navy's frontline frigate, INS Tabar on Thursday reached Germany's Hamburg on a three-day visit, during which a range of defence and social activities will be held, the Defence Ministry said.
NDRF use two helicopters to rescue 28 people caught in floods in Telangana
Hyderabad, July 18 - National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel, with the help of two helicopters, rescued 28 people stranded in floods in Telangana's Bhadradri Kothagudem district on Thursday.
Karnataka tribal welfare scam: Court extends ED custody of former minister Nagendra
Bengaluru, July 18 - A special court here on Thursday extended, by five days, the Enforcement Directorate custody of former Karnataka minister B. Nagendra in connection with the alleged multi-crore tribal welfare development board scam.
BJP, Cong workers come face to face at Bhopal police station, trigger tension
Bhopal, July 18 - BJP and Congress workers came face to face at a police station in Bhopal on Thursday, prompting the cops to deploy additional security personnel to avoid clashes between the two sides.
Punjab seeks approval for next gen BG-3 cotton seeds
New Delhi, July 18 - Expressing concern over pest attacks, especially pink bollworm and whitefly, on the cotton crop, Punjab Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Thursday sought Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan's intervention in speeding research on and approval to the
Assam govt to repeal Muslim marriages and divorce registration act: CM
Guwahati, July 18 - The Assam government on Thursday decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules 1935 through the Assam Repealing Bill 2024.
MP govt to hire pvt agencies for cloud services for data security
Bhopal, July 18 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday gave node for proposal to introduce a 'cloud policy' through which the government would hire private agencies for the services.
ED raids multiple premises in Nalanda in money laundering case
Patna July 18 - Separate teams of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted raids at four places in Bihar’s Nalanda district as part of a money laundering investigation related to cryptocurrency.
Odisha: Shifting of ornaments in Ratna Bhandar of Jagnnath Temple completed
Bhubaneswar, July 18 - The shifting of ornaments and precious stones stored in the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the Jagannath Temple at Puri to the temporary strong room inside the temple was completed on Thursday.
We will not protect anyone in Tribal Welfare Board case: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, July 18 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that the government will not protect anyone in the Tribal Welfare Board case.
Maha Dy CM to launch statewide tour on July 22 ahead of Assembly polls
Mumbai, July 18 - In a bid to reach out to the eligible girls and women ahead of the Assembly election, the beneficiaries of a slew of MahaYuti government's welfare schemes, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will launch a statewide tour from
Manipur tribal bodies slam Assam Police for the death of 3 youths in ‘fake encounter’
Imphal/Silchar, July 18 - Several tribal organisations in Manipur on Thursday accused the Assam Police of “whimsically orchestrating extra-judicial killings of three youths” belonging to the Hmar tribal community on Wednesday.
SC orders interim release of YouTuber detained by TN Police under Goondas Act
New Delhi, July 18 - The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the interim release of YouTuber and whistleblower 'Savukku' Shankar, who was detained by Tamil Nadu Police on May 4 under the stringent Goondas Act.