Don’t be nasty to Smriti Irani, LoP Rahul says on X; BJP calls it ‘most disingenuous’
New Delhi, July 12 - The Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday used his social media account to appeal in favour of BJP leader and former Union Minister Smriti Irani.
Mountain tops in all districts in Jammu division to be manned by security forces
Jammu, July 12 - An in-depth review of security arrangements in the mountainous districts of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Jammu division has revealed that all the mountain tops have remained without permanent deployment of security forces giving the advantage of ‘hit and run’
Long Covid symptoms to last longer in pregnant women: Study
New Delhi, July 12 - About one in 10 women who acquire COVID-19 infection during pregnancy are likely to suffer longer from long-term COVID symptoms like fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, and feeling drained in routine life, finds a study.
Over 8000 workers to attend BJP’s working committee meeting in Rajasthan on July 13
Jaipur, July 12 - Rajasthan BJP President C.P. Joshi on Friday said that over 8,000 workers will attend the party’s Working Committee meeting in the JECC auditorium in Sitapura, Jaipur on July 13.
Meena permitted to stay absent from Raj Assembly during Budget Session
Jaipur, July 12 - After resigning from the post of Rajasthan Agriculture Minister, veteran BJP leader Kirodi Lal Meena will not be attending the Assembly for the entire Budget Session.
Gurugram: 12 illegal constructions in Raisina Hills razed
Gurugram, July 12 - To eliminate encroachments in the Aravalli area in Gurugram, the Municipal Committee on Friday demolished 12 illegal constructions.
India’s CPI inflation edges up to 5.08 pc in June
New Delhi, July 12 - India’s consumer price inflation edged up to 5.08 per cent in June this year compared to the same month of the previous year as high prices of vegetables and pulses pushed up food inflation during the month, figures
SC grants interim bail to Kejriwal, asks him to take a call on stepping down from CM’s post
New Delhi, July 12 - The Supreme Court on Friday asked Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to take a call on stepping down from his post.
K’taka will appeal against order to release water to TN: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, July 12 - Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday said that the state government has decided to appeal to the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) against the order of the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) to release 1 TMC of water per
Indian Railways achieves record coal loading of 728 million tons in 2023-24
New Delhi, July 12 - Indian Railways has recorded a 59.6 million tons increase in its coal loading during the financial year 2023-24 to reach a record 787.58 million tons from the corresponding figure of 727.98 million tons in 2022-23, according to figures
UP govt to use vehicle tracking, remote sensing to curb illegal mining
Lucknow, July 12 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the Department of Geology and Mining to use technology on a large scale to control illegal mining effectively.
Delhi CM Kejriwal’s judicial custody in CBI case extended till July 25
New Delhi, July 12 - Hours after the Supreme Court ordered Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to be released on interim bail in the ED's money laundering case, a court here on Friday extended, till July 25, his judicial custody in the corruption
Held discussions with legal experts on release of Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu: K’taka Deputy CM
Bengaluru, July 12 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Friday said that he held discussions with legal experts on releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
June 25 to be celebrated as ‘Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas’, every year
New Delhi, July 12 - June 25, the day when the Emergency was imposed on the nation by the Late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s regime in 1975, will now be observed as the 'Samvidhaan Hatya Diwas', every year.
Tribal Board case: K’taka SIT seized Rs 3.3 crore Lamborghini bought by key accused Varma
Bengaluru, July 12 -The Special Investigation Team (SIT) formed by the Karnataka government to probe the irregularities in the tribal welfare Board, seized a Lamborghini worth Rs 3.3 crore in Hyderabad, purchased by Satyanarayana Varma, a key accused in the case.
Voting for 11 Maharashtra Legislative Council seats ends, 274 MLAs cast votes
Mumbai, July 12 - Voting for 11 seats in the Maharashtra Legislative Council biennial election, which started on Friday at 9 a.m., concluded at 4 p.m. after 274 Assembly members cast their votes.
Meira Kumar criticises Nitish Kumar still demanding special status of Bihar
Patna, July 12 - Former Lok Sabha Speaker and Congress leader Meira Kumar sharply criticised Nitish Kumar on Friday over his demand for special status for Bihar.
UP to export 40 tonnes of mangoes to Japan & Malaysia in 2024: CM Yogi
Lucknow, July 12 - Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that the state will export 40 tonnes of mangoes to Japan and Malaysia this year and will also export the famous Dussehri mangoes to the US.
Rajasthan approves 99.72 hectares land for new industrial area in Bhilwara
Jaipur, July 12 - Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Friday approved land allotment to Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation Limited (RIICO) for setting up a new industrial area in Bhilwara district.
Maha: CAG raises alarm over rising fiscal stress due to mismatch between receipts & expenditure
Mumbai, July 12 - Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has raised an alarm over the rising fiscal stress in Maharashtra due to the continuous mismatch between receipts and expenditure.