Monsoon to be active in peninsular & central India for next 5 days: IMD
New Delhi, July 17 - India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday said the monsoon is likely to be active in peninsular, and central India during the next 4 to 5 days bringing heavy rainfall in these regions.
BSF nabs smuggler from near B’desh border with gold worth Rs 5.82 cr
Kolkata, July 17 - The Border Security Force (BSF) on Thursday foiled a gold smuggling attempt along the India-Bangladesh Border in West Bengal's Nadia district by arresting an Indian national, and seized 7.87 kg gold valued at Rs 5.82 crore from his possession.
Better to engage people than hitting the streets: Digvijaya Singh’s advice to Youth Congress
Bhopal, July 17 - Protesting over the alleged irregularities in the nursing colleges exams, the youth wing of the Madhya Pradesh Congress got some advice from its veteran leader and former Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh.
We will be selective in inducting new faces: Bengal BJP chief
Kolkata, July 17 - West Bengal BJP Chief Minister and the Union Minister of State (MoS) Sukanta Majumdar on Wednesday said that the party will be selective in inducting new faces in the organisation.
Suvendu Adhikari clarifies his ‘minority morcha’ comment
Kolkata, July 17 - Hours after stating that there is “no need for a minority morcha” in the BJP, the leader of opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, clarified that his comments were taken out of context.
Integrated steel plant: Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar lay foundation for project in Naxal-hit Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli, July 17 - The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday for the Rs 10,000 crore integrated steel plant in the Naxal-affected Gadchiroli District in the presence of district guardian minister and Deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, industry minister Uday
What is PM SHRI? Which states resisted Centre’s ‘showcase’ schools scheme?
New Delhi, July 17 - Prime Minister’s Schools for Rising India (PM SHRI) scheme, launched two years ago on September 7, 2022, is an ambitious scheme of the Modi government to impart high-quality education to students and equip them with 21st-century skills, in
Railway cops rescue over 84,000 children in last 7 years under Nanhe Faristey mission
New Delhi, July 17 - The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has rescued as many as 84,119 children who were at risk in stations and trains across the country during the last seven years (2018-2024), preventing them from falling into harm's way, according to
MLC polls cross-voting: Maha Congress braces for action against 7 MLAs
Mumbai, July 17 - The All India Congress Committee (AICC) is preparing to initiate stern disciplinary action against seven Maharashtra MLAs suspected of cross-voting in the recent biennial elections for 11 seats to the state Legislative Council in the state, official sources said
K’taka CM’s deleted post on reservation for locals resurfaces on X
Bengaluru, July 17 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Wednesday reposted his previous post on reservation for Kannadigas in the private sector and other organisations.
BJD MLAs tasked to keep watch on functioning of various depts
Bhubaneswar, July 17 - Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik has entrusted party MLAs with the task to keep a strict watch on the functioning of various departments and raise their voice in the assembly if they come across any irregularities by the
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.