Indian scientists make breakthrough in quantum-based data encryption
Bengaluru, July 12 - In a major breakthrough, a team of Indian scientists has created a user-friendly way to generate unpredictable random numbers crucial for stronger data encryption and provide robust cybersecurity, the Ministry of Science & Technology has said.
UP to convene Monsoon Session of state Legislature soon
Lucknow, July 12 - The Uttar Pradesh government is planning to convene the Monsoon Session of the State Legislature, either by the end of this month or in the first week of August, a senior Cabinet Minister said.
19 middlemen arrested in govt offices, sent to jail in UP
Saharanpur, July 12 -) Nineteen brokers/middlemen were caught and sent to jail in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur, following a surprise inspection at the regional transport office and tehsil office on Thursday, a government spokesman said.
AIMPLB may challenge SC verdict on maintenance to Muslim divorced women
Lucknow, July 12 - The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) is preparing to challenge a recent Supreme Court ruling that mandates the payment of maintenance to Muslim divorcee women beyond the period of 'Iddat', an AIMPLB member said.
SC to pronounce its verdict on CM Kejriwal’s plea challenging ED arrest Today
New Delhi, July 11 - The Supreme Court will, today, pronounce its judgment on a plea filed by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case and subsequent custody.
Ex-Agniveers secured: 10 per cent reservation in Central Armed Police Forces
New Delhi, July 11 - The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to provide 10 per cent reservation for constable vacancies within Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) for ex-Agniveers.
Interstate security review meeting held to plug loopholes in international border in J&K
Jammu, July 11 - An interstate security review meeting was held in J&K's Kathua district on Thursday with senior BSF and police officials discussing the latest situation on the international border (IB) and the hinterland.
Pune police serve notice to probationary IAS officer for flouting motor vehicles rules
Pune, July 11 - The Pune Traffic Police served a notice to controversial probationary IAS officer Pooja Dilip Khedkar, who took charge as the new Assistant Collector of Washim on Thursday.
Agriculture Leadership Awards 2024: Nagaland adjudged best in horticulture
Kohima, July 11 - Nagaland has been adjudged as the best state in horticulture, officials said here on Thursday.
Punjab again fails to procure maize crop on MSP: Sukhbir Badal
Chandigarh, July 11 - Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Thursday demanded Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's resignation for failing "for the third time in a row" to purchase maize crop as per the minimum support price (MSP) despite promises.
2 women Maoists with Rs 16 lakh bounty surrender in Maha’s Gadchiroli
Gadchiroli (Maharashtra), July 11 - Two dreaded women Maoists, carrying a bounty of Rs 8 lakh each on their heads, laid down arms before police and the CRPF in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli, an official said here on Thursday.
NCSC should be ‘ashamed’ for issuing notice to govt: Shivakumar on SC/ST fund case
Bengaluru, July 11 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) should be “ashamed” for issuing notice to the state government in connection with the diversion of funds meant for SC/STs.
President Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of four nations
New Delhi, July 11 - President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from the envoys of South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Spain, and Argentina at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
Ex-IAS officer Manish Verma appointed JD-U national general secretary
Patna, July 11 - Janata Dal (United) appointed former IAS officer Manish Kumar Verma, who was also advisor to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, as the party’s national general secretary in Patna on Thursday, two days after he joined the party.
Rajasthan Investment Summit will create jobs for youth: CM
Jaipur, July 11 -Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Thursday said that the Rajasthan Investment Summit will be announced soon in which big industrialists from across the country and abroad will participate.
Will not allow govt to kill tourism sector: Goa LoP
Panaji, July 11 - Claiming that stakeholders of the tourism industry have raised concern over the proposed Tourism Bill, Goa Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Yuri Alemao on Thursday said that he will not allow the BJP government to “kill” this sector.
Will review Lok Sabha setback in Karnataka, rectify mistakes, says Shivakumar
Bengaluru, July 11 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and state Congress chief D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that the party will review where it faltered in the Lok Sabha elections in the state, rectify the mistakes, and prepare to face the BJP-JD-S alliance
Haryana CM inaugurates & lays foundation stones for development projects
Gurugram, July 11 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 37 development projects worth Rs 269 crores in Gurugram district during a ceremony for the distribution of Svamitva Patra and registry under the Mukhyamantri Shaheri Svamitva Yojana
SE Asia accounts for 60 lakh teenage pregnancies every year: WHO
New Delhi, July 11 - About 60 lakh teenage girls, aged 15 to 19, give birth every year in the South East Asia region, including in India, said Saima Wazed, WHO Regional Director for SE Asia on Thursday.
UP Transport Minister seizes over dozen buses for flouting norms
New Delhi, July 11 - Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister, Dayashankar Singh conducted a surprise inspection in Azamgarh on Thursday, resulting in the seizure of over a dozen buses.