Punjab Guv to remain Chancellor of universities
Chandigarh, July 17 - The Governor would remain Chancellor of all 12 state-run universities in Punjab with the President of India refusing to give consent to a 2023 Bill passed by the Legislative Assembly.
Himachal CM calls on Amit Shah, seeks Rs 9,042 crore aid for natural disasters
New Delhi, July 17 - Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah and sought Rs 9,042 crore as financial assistance for natural disasters.
Consumption of natural gas rises by 7 pc in June as more Indians switch to green fuel
New Delhi, July 18 - The consumption of natural gas in India went up 7.1 per cent in June to 5,594 million metric standard cubic metres (MMSCM), this year compared to the same month last year, as more households across the country are
Tata Power Renewable Energy, NHPC to drive solar initiative for govt buildings pan-India
New Delhi, July 18 - Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) on Thursday joined NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NHPC-REL) to spearhead the installation of rooftop solar projects on government buildings across the country.
Two new judges sworn-in, SC at full strength
New Delhi, July 18 - Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud on Thursday administered the oath of office to two new judges of the Supreme Court.
Centre convenes high-level meeting to manage, raise surveillance on bird flu
New Delhi, July 17 - Amid the growing threat of Avian Influenza, commonly known as bird flu, and the looming risk of spillover to humans, the Union government convened a high-level session to step up a coordinated and comprehensive approach.
‘India most sought-after destination for medical tourism, preventive healthcare’
New Delhi, July 17 - India is the most sought-after destination for medical tourism and preventive healthcare, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, on Wednesday.
1 in 2 Indian SMEs leveraging Cloud for business expansion: Report
New Delhi, July 17 - Fuelled by India's growing digital acceleration, one in two small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are leveraging Cloud for their business expansion, a report revealed on Wednesday.
Power Minister asks DVC to explore equity market route to raise funds for growth
Kolkata, July 17 - Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Wednesday reviewed the performance of the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) here and suggested that it may explore the equity market to raise funds for its future growth plans.
Govt determined to make Gadchiroli Maoist-free, says Maha CM
Mumbai, July 18 - After 12 ultras were gunned down by the police in Maharshtra's Gadchiroli, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said on Thursday that the government was determined to make the district Maoist-free.
Introduce bill or face wrath of Kannadigas: K’taka BJP to Cong govt
Bengaluru, July 18 - The BJP in Karnataka on Thursday warned the Siddaramiah-led Congress government that it would face the wrath of Kannadigas if it failed to present the bill on job reservation for locals in the current Assembly session.
Over 3.5 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in 19 days
Jammu, July 18 - Over 3.5 lakh devotees had ‘Darshan’ inside Amarnath cave shrine over the last 19 days as another batch of 4,383 pilgrims left for Kashmir valley on Thursday.
Babbar Khalsa operative arrested in Punjab, arms & ammunition seized
Chandigarh, July 18 - In an intelligence-based operation, Punjab Police on Thursday said they have averted possible target killings with the arrest of a member of Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module.
Doda encounter: Locals share chilling account of run-in with terror suspect
New Delhi, July 18 - Members of a local family have shared chilling details of their brief run-in with a terror suspect on the night of July 15 when security forces in Jammu's Doda chased some terrorists into dense forests and later had
Two soldiers injured in gunfight in J&K’s Doda
Jammu, July 18 - Two soldiers were injured on Thursday in a gunfight with the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district.
Bengal govt sets up panel to review new criminal laws, Guv questions move
Kolkata, July 18 - With the West Bengal government issuing a notification on Wednesday evening regarding the formation of a seven-member committee to review the three new criminal laws, Governor C.V. Ananda Bose immediately raised questions on the objectives of the panel.
Maha: 12 Maoists gunned down in Gadchiroli encounter, 2 cops injured
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), July 17 - In a major operation, the Gadchiroli Police have shot dead at least 12 Maoists in a forest gun battle on the Maharashtra-Chhattisgarh border, a police officer said on Wednesday.
K’taka govt decides to put on hold local reservation bill
Bengaluru, July 17 - Facing stiff opposition from the industry bodies and business tycoons on the bill reserving jobs for locals, the Karnataka government has decided to hold back from introducing the controversial bill in the Assembly on Thursday.
BJP to brainstorm on Maha assembly poll strategy at party convention on Sunday
Mumbai, July 17 - Undeterred by its dismal performance in the Lok Sabha elections in Maharashtra, the BJP has begun preparations for the upcoming Assembly polls in the state.
Delhi HC reserves verdict on CM Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by CBI
New Delhi, July 17 - The Delhi High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a plea filed by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the CBI in the alleged liquor policy scam.