Haryana launches scheme to give 5,000 jobs
Chandigarh, July 12 - In a major step to boost employment, the Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, announced the launch of the IT Saksham Yuva Scheme -- 2024 to give jobs to 5,000 youth in the first phase.
Indian Railways adds 92 general coaches in 46 trains to ‘benefit’ common man
New Delhi, July 12 - In order to provide “convenience” to the general category passengers, Indian Railways has expanded the number of coaches in 46 important long-distance trains, by installing 92 new general category coaches in them, the Ministry of Railways said on
35 BLOs suspended in Gurugram for negligence in election work
Gurugram, July 12 - District Election Officer (DEO) and Deputy Commissioner Gurugram Nishant Kumar Yadav has ordered the suspension of 35 booth-level officers (BLO) for negligence in the special campaign being run to add and remove names from the voter list on Friday.
India’s forex reserves surge to lifetime high of $657.2 billion
Mumbai, July 12 - India’s foreign exchange reserves jumped by $5.16 billion to scale a lifetime high of $657.16 billion during the week ended July 5, according to RBI data released on Friday.
Greater Hyderabad’s proposed body HYDRA to manage 2,000 sq km
Hyderabad, July 12 - Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection (HYDRA), a new entity to be formed in line with the proposed geographical expansion of Greater Hyderabad up to the Outer Ring Road, will manage an area of 2,000 square kilometres.
MahaYuti wins 9 seats, Congress and Shiv Sena-UBT one each in Maha Council biennial election
Mumbai, July 12 - The ruling MahaYuti, which comprises BJP, Shiv Sena and NCP, on Friday won nine seats while the Congress and Shiv Sena-UBT bagged one each seat in the biennial elections to the 11 seats of the Maharashtra Legislative Council.
India’s score on SDG index shoots up as poverty level dips, economy grows
New Delhi, July 12 - India's overall Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) score has shot up to 71 in 2023-24, compared to 66 in 2020-21 on the back of significant progress on eliminating poverty, providing decent work, economic growth, climate action and life on
Vizhinjam Port to help put India on top of global maritime map: Sarbananda Sonowal
Kolkata, July 12 - Congratulating the Adani Group for their commitment and perseverance for developing a world-class port in Kerala, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, said that the performance of Vizhinjam Port will set a new benchmark, helping position
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