Everyone should make efforts for corruption-free Rajasthan: Guv
Jaipur, July 15 - Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Monday called upon everyone to make collective efforts to make the state a prosperous, rich and corruption-free state.
OBC-Maratha row: On Bhujbal’s plea, Sharad Pawar to contact Maha CM to defuse tension
Mumbai, July 15 - Perturbed by the deteriorating situation on the caste front in Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party’s Minister Chhagan Bhujbal held an unscheduled meeting with Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President Sharad Pawar, on Monday, sparking huge political speculation.
Odisha: Religious fervour grips holy city of Puri for Bahuda Yatra
Bhubaneswar, July 15 - Religious fervour gripped the holy city of Puri as rituals commenced with pomp and gaiety for the Bahuda Yatra or the return car festival of Lord Jagannath and siblings Subhadra and Balabhadra on Monday.
Hyderabad’s Hussain Sagar Lake almost full after heavy rains
Hyderabad, July 15 - Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has alerted people in low-lying areas as it started releasing water from Hussain Sagar Lake following huge inflows as a result of heavy rains last night.
Protest for postponement of DSC exams continue in Hyderabad
Hyderabad, July 15 - Protest by job aspirants and students, demanding postponement of DSC exams in Telangana, continued on Monday.
K’taka govt faces litmus test in Assembly’s Monsoon Session
Bengaluru, July 15 - The Karnataka government faces a litmus test as the Monsoon Session of the Assembly commenced on Monday.
SC refuses to quash DA case against Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar
New Delhi, July 15 - The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea filed by Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, seeking quashing of CBI proceedings against him in the alleged Disproportionate Assets (DA) case.
Bangladeshi citizen arrested from Indo-Nepal border
Patna, July 15 - A Bangladeshi citizen has been arrested from the Indo-Nepal Raxaul border for illegally entering Bihar.
NEET-UG row: SC issues notice on NTA’s fresh batch of transfer pleas
New Delhi, July 15 - The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice on a fresh batch of petitions filed by the National Testing Agency (NTA), seeking the transfer of pleas pending before the Rajasthan High Court related to the alleged NEET-UG paper leak,
As quota row rages, Chhagan Bhujbal calls on Sharad Pawar
Mumbai, July 15 - Nationalist Congress Party Minister, Chhagan Bhujbal, called on Nationalist Congress Party (SP) President, Sharad Pawar on Monday as the ongoing reservation row threatens to peak ahead of the October Assembly elections.
Bengal CPI(M) mulling organisational restructuring for in-depth mass interaction
Kolkata, July 15 - With its constantly eroding political significance and vote bank, the CPI(M) in West Bengal is considering organisational restructuring, focusing on grassroot-level outreach.
Searches begin in J&K’s Akhnoor after suspicious movement noticed
Jammu, July 15 - Security forces started searches in Jammu’s Akhnoor area on Monday after noticing movement of two suspects there.
78 pc of Indian bosses optimistic on gig workers, stress proficiency in technical skills: Report
New Delhi, July 15 - While 78.57 per cent of employers in India find gig workers meeting or surpassing job requirements, they also emphasise their need to boost technical skills, according to a report on World Youth Skills Day on Monday.
Railway TTE suspended for ‘misbehaving’ with passengers
Lucknow, July 15 - A travelling ticket examiner (TTE) was suspended on Sunday after multiple videos of him using foul language with passengers, including a woman, went viral on social media, railway officials said.
Telangana launches distribution of safety kits for toddy tappers
Hyderabad, July 14 - The Telangana government on Sunday launched the distribution of safety kits for toddy tappers from the Goud community.
Maha issues notification on free travelling facility to senior citizens
Mumbai, July 14 - The Maharashtra government on Sunday issued a notification on free travelling facilities to important pilgrimage sites across India by senior citizens of all faiths.
Assam slowly emerging out of flood crisis, two more deaths, 6 lakh people still affected
Guwahati, July 14 - With waters receding, the overall flood situation in Assam improved on Sunday even as two more deaths were reported from the Karimganj district and over 6 lakh people remain affected in 18, or over half, of the state's 35
SC ruling on alimony to divorced Muslim women against Islamic law: AIMPLB
New Delhi, July 14 - The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) said on Sunday that it is exploring all possible measures to get the Supreme Court to "roll back" its ruling on alimony to divorced Muslim women as it is "against"
DPS Dwarka student ‘harassment’: Delhi Education Minister Atishi assures action
New Delhi, July 14 - Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Sunday assured that action would be taken with regard to the alleged harassment of students by Delhi Public School Dwarka over outstanding fees.
Residents welcome decision to halt dump yard project on Dwarka Expressway
Gurugram, July 14 - The residents of Dwarka Expressway have expressed their happiness and relief following the government’s decision to halt the ongoing and planned work on the proposed dump yard in the area.