CPI-M youth leader accused of taking bribe for PSC post booted out of party, claims innocence
Kozhikode, July 13 - Amid the raging controversy in the Kozhikode unit of Kerala's ruling CPI-M over a bribe being demanded for appointment as a member of the state Public Service Commission, a youth leader, who was allegedly involved in the incident, was
U’khand bypolls: BJP loses Badrinath seat, party’s state chief says ‘will review poor show’
New Delhi, July 13 - A month after making a clean sweep in Uttarakhand in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) suffered a major jolt in the hilly state as it lost both seats - Badrinath and Manglaur -
J&K Police bounds down two clerics for using inflammatory language in Anantnag
Srinagar, July 13 - J&K Police on Saturday took action against two clerics in Anantnag district for using “derogatory language” against a particular community.
Want to make Maharashtra a global financial powerhouse, Mumbai fintech capital: PM Modi
Mumbai, July 13 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the development projects worth Rs 29,000 crore launched in Mumbai on Saturday will enhance connectivity, significantly upgrade the city's infrastructure and greatly benefit its citizens.
Bengal bypoll results leave lot of room for BJP to introspect on its future strategy
Kolkata, July 13 -: *The landslide victory of the Trinamool Congress in the bypolls for four Assembly constituencies in West Bengal left a lot of room for introspection for the BJP on the party’s future strategy in the state ahead of the 2026
I did not disappear; ED hasn’t issued notice to me: K’taka tribal Board chief
Bengaluru, July 15 - Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KMVSTDC) Chairman, Basanagouda Daddal, made an appearance at the state legislature on Monday in Bengaluru.
MUDA, tribal Board cases: K’taka BJP protests on first day of Monsoon Session
Bengaluru, July 15 - Karnataka BJP on Monday launched a protest march in connection with irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and tribal welfare Board, allegedly involving Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, ahead of the commencement of the first day of the Monsoon
BJP instigates people; spreads lies against Congress, Gandhi family: Pawan Khera
New Delhi, July 15 - Pawan Khera, Chairman of Media & Publicity Department of Congress, on Monday, criticised BJP for "instigating" people against his party and said that "cheap politics" should not be played over security of leaders.
Vikram Misri takes over as India’s next Foreign Secretary
New Delhi, July 15 - Vikram Misri, a 1989 batch IFS officer, on Monday assumed charge from Vinay Mohan Kwatra as India's next Foreign Secretary.
Opposition running ‘violent’ narrative against PM Modi: BJP
New Delhi, July 15 - Referring to the reasons emerging for the attack on former US President Donald Trump, BJP has alleged that INDIA bloc and Congress are running a violent narrative against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP workers in India similarly.
Heart diseases increasing at alarming rate among young: Cardiologists
Chandigarh, July 14 - Heart diseases are increasing at an alarming rate, with many young patients in their 20s and 30s succumbing to heart attacks in India.
Virtual evaluation of medical units to enhance health services in UP
Lucknow, July 14 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh is planning to implement virtual evaluations for the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certification of Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, which envisages providing comprehensive primary health care services to remote and peripheral areas.
SGPGI doctors in Lucknow perform world’s first robotic surgery
Lucknow, July 14 - Doctors at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) here have performed the world's first robotic surgery to treat a rare case of pelvic lipomatosis, an official said.
OP Jindal Global University inks MoU with United Nations University to foster academic exchange
Sonipat, 15 July - O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) and the United Nations University (UNU), Japan, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish ties of friendship and cooperation in the areas of higher education and research.
27 establishments add 30,000 employees, over Rs 1,688 cr to EPFO fund in 2 years
New Delhi, July 14 - The Centre on Sunday said that 27 establishments have surrendered their exemption in the last two years, adding about 30,000 employees and an amount of Rs 1688.82 crore to the Fund under the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
Centre likely to amend rules for packaged commodities to bring uniformity
New Delhi, July 14 - In a bid to establish uniformity for packaged commodities, the Department of Consumer Affairs on Sunday proposed to amend rules for packaged commodities meant for retail sale.
Indians in Russia are country’s brand ambassadors: Om Birla
New Delhi, July 14 - Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Indians living in Moscow during his visit to the BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Russia on Sunday.
Thousands join 8th Muharram procession in J&K’s Srinagar
Srinagar, July 15 - Thousands of Shia Muslim mourners took out the eighth Muharram procession in Jammu & Kashmir’s Srinagar city on Monday.
Over 3 lakh devotees perform Amarnath Yatra in 16 days
Jammu, July 15 - More than three lakh devotees performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 16 days, as another batch of 4,875 Yatris left for the Valley on Monday, officials said.
Pastor among four arrested in UP on alleged conversion charges
Moradabad, July 15 - Four persons, including a pastor from Uttarakhand, have been arrested in a village in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad district for allegedly converting people to Christianity by luring them on the pretext of giving benefits, police officials said.