Tribal Board case: K’taka ex-minister Nagendra held, ED prepares to detain Chairman Daddal
Bengaluru, July 12 - In a setback to the Karnataka government, the ED on Friday arrested former minister B Nagendra in connection with irregularities in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KMVSTDC), sources confirmed.
India, Bhutan join hands in fight against climate change
New Delhi, July 12 - A delegation from the Royal Government of Bhutan headed by Gem Tshering, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources met Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh and discussed major issues pertaining to environment, wildlife and renewable
Budget to strengthen ‘Viksit Bharat’ narrative, focus on more job creation: Report
New Delhi, July 12 - The Union Budget 2024-2025 will strengthen the narrative of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 along with more job creation, following a transformation witnessed in the last 10 years across economic parameters, a report showed on Friday.
IAS-PO Pooja Khedkar’s mom intimidates Pune farmer with pistol; probe sought
Pune (Maharashtra), July 12 - Spelling more trouble for the controversial Washim Assistant Collector and IAS-Probationary Officer (PO) Pooja Dilip Khedkar, her mother allegedly threatened a Pune farmer with a pistol in a bid to grab his land.
‘Move high court’, SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking probe into Hathras stampede
New Delhi, July 12 - The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking the immediate constitution of a five-member expert committee under the supervision of a retired apex court judge to enquire into the July 2 Hathras stampede incident.
Heavy rains in Mumbai disrupt flights again
Mumbai, July 12 - Leading airlines IndiGo and Air India have issued alerts on flight schedules being disrupted due to heavy rains in Mumbai on Friday, while IMD has forecast more rain for the city.
Tribal Board case: ED takes custody of K’taka ex-minister Nagendra, arrest likely
Bengaluru, July 12 - In a major development, former minister B Nagendra was taken into custody on Friday by the ED in connection with irregularities in Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Limited (KMVSTDC).
Punjab: Jailed Sikh preacher Amritpal’s brother held in drugs case
Chandigarh, July 12 - Harpreet Singh, brother of jailed radical Sikh preacher and Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib MP Amritpal Singh, has been arrested on charges of possessing drugs, sources in the police said.
Major fire engulfs hosiery, ice cream factories in Kolkata outskirts
Kolkata, July 12 - A devastating fire on Friday morning engulfed a hosiery and an ice cream factory at Jessore Road in the northern outskirts of Kolkata.
Historic moment: First mothership officially received at Adani Group’s Vizhinjam Port
Thiruvananthapuram, July 12 - Marking a momentous occasion in the port history of India, Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and Karan Adani, Managing Director of Adani Ports and SEZ Ltd (APSEZ), on Friday officially
SC orders CM Kejriwal to be released on interim bail in ED case
New Delhi, July 12 - In a big relief to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Supreme Court on Friday ordered him to be released on interim bail in connection with the money laundering case linked to the excise policy case.
Amarnath Yatra: Over 2.66 lakh devotees have ‘darshan’
Jammu, July 12 - Over 2.66 lakh pilgrims have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 13 days as another batch of 4,434 devotees left for Kashmir on Friday.
Punjab Congress chief seeks CM’s explanation on gangster Bishnoi’s interview
Chandigarh, July 11 - Congress' Punjab unit chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring on Thursday said with the state police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) confirming that gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's infamous interview in 2023 was conducted within the state, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann must provide
Rajasthan CM chairs meeting to ensure timely implementation of Budget announcements
Jaipur, July 11 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday held a meeting of ministers and senior officials of various departments and shared the action plan to ensure speedy implementation of budget announcements.
Congress releases 15-point ‘charge sheet’ against Haryana’s BJP govt
Chandigarh, July 11 - The Congress' Haryana unit on Thursday released a 'charge sheet' against the state's BJP government, posing 15 questions.
No peace talks ongoing between Kuki-Zo and Meiteis, says Manipur’s apex tribal body
Imphal, July 11 - The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki-Zo tribals in the state, on Thursday said that no peace talks are being held between the Kuki-Zo people and Meiteis.
Despite campaigns on population control, one community remains unaffected: Rajasthan CM
Jaipur, July 11 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday said that despite campaigns on birth control, one community remains unaffected.
There will be more ‘Parivartan’ in transport sector: Nitin Gadkari
Panaji, July 11 - Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said that in future there will be ‘Parivartan’ in the transport sector across the country.
Tripura panchayat polls: Parties, election officials launch preparations
Agartala, July 11 - With the issuance of the notification on Thursday, the process for the elections to the three-tier Gram Panchayats in Tripura has started with all parties busy selecting thousands of candidates and formulating strategies.
Odisha: Naveen Patnaik writes to CM over Adap Mandap Pahandi fiasco
Bhubaneswar, July 11 - Odisha Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Naveen Patnaik on Thursday wrote a letter to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi over the unfortunate mishap in which Lord Balabhadra slipped on the ‘Charamala’ (makeshift ramp) while being taken in ‘Pahandi’ from