Mention of PM Modi on Austrian Chancellor’s timeline spikes latter’s social media traction
New Delhi, July 11 - In what comes as fresh testimony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global appeal and popularity, a mere reference of him catapulted the traction on social media handles of Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer to newer heights, precisely over 10-30
18 years on, 7/11 terror mayhem on Mumbai railway trains is a faint memory
Mumbai, July 11 - On the rainy evening of July 11, 2006, as millions of commuters hurried to their homes by the Western Railway (WR) suburban trains, they were stopped dead in their tracks at the high-peak hour, at around 18:24 hours (6.24
Blast across LoC in J&K’s Rajouri, search operation underway
Jammu, July 11 - A blast occurred across the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, said officials here on Thursday.
We are on mission to rebuild Andhra Pradesh: CM Naidu
Amaravati, July 11 - Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister, Nara Chandrababu Naidu, on Thursday said that the government was on a mission to rebuild the state and that it is crucial to win back the confidence of investors.
Prayagraj Maha Kumbh: Jal Police to keep pilgrims safe during holy dip
Prayagraj, July 11 - The Uttar Pradesh government will deploy Jal Police personnel, armed with modern gadgets to offer help to pilgrims arriving at the banks of the Ganga to take a holy dip in the Kumbh Mela 2025.
India demonstrated tremendous progress in maternal and child health: JP Nadda
New Delhi, July 11 - India has demonstrated tremendous progress in maternal and child health, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Population Day on Thursday, calling for achieving the family planning goals.
Trinamool MP Saugata Roy threatened, asked to arrange for release of party strongman Jayant
Kolkata, July 11 - Senior Trinamool Congress leader and four-time Lok Sabha MP from Dum Dum constituency, Saugata Roy, claimed on Thursday that he had received threatening calls over strongman Jayant Singh’s arrest.
Curbing population growth: Challenges and expectations from Modi govt
New Delhi - Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made a provision in this year's interim budget to constitute a High Power Committee to comprehensively consider the challenges arising from rapidly increasing population and demographic changes.
K’taka Police issue notice to BJP MLA for derogatory remarks against LoP Rahul Gandhi
Bengaluru, July 11 - Karnataka Police issued a notice to BJP MLA from Dakshina Kannada District, Y Bharat Shetty, on Thursday and asked him to appear for questioning over derogatory remarks against Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.
Disproportionate Assets: K’taka Lokayukta raids 56 locations linked to 11 officers
Bengaluru, July 11 - The Karnataka Lokayukta conducted raids at 56 locations, including residences, offices and other properties of some officials on Thursday in connection with a disproportionate assets case.
Over 19,000 devotees have ‘darshan’ on 12th day of Amarnath Yatra
Jammu, July 11 - Despite rain in the holy cave shrine area, over 19,000 devotees had ‘darshan’ on the 12th day of the ongoing Amarnath Yatra while another batch of 4,885 pilgrims left for Kashmir from here on Thursday.
Priyanka Gandhi hits out at UP govt over prices of pulses
New Delhi, July 10 - Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi has criticised the Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi for his remarks over the prices of pulses in the state, which have sparked a controversy.
Bengal: ED arrests youth on charges of tender fraud in Health Dept
Kolkata, July 11 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken into custody a local youth in Kolkata for duping individuals and entities on the pretext of getting tenders from the West Bengal Health Department.
Happy that truth surfaced during my lifetime: Ex-ISRO scientist Nambi Narayanan
Thiruvananthapuram, July 11 - Former scientist Nambi Narayanan, who had a harrowing time after being made an accused in the infamous ISRO espionage case, has said that he is happy that the truth behind the case has surfaced during his lifetime.
Himachal govt sanctions Rs 201 crore for milk processing plant
Shimla, July 11 - The Himachal Pradesh government has allocated Rs 201 crore for the construction of a state-of-the-art milk processing plant in Kangra in collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday.
PM’s visit should not be made an issue, state govt in touch with him constantly: Manipur CM
Imphal, July 11 - Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday said whether Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the state or not should not be made an issue as the state government is in close touch with him round the clock.
Rajasthan Budget proposes 4 lakh jobs in 5 years, VAT cut on cooking gas
Jaipur, July 11 - Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Diya Kumari, presenting the state budget in the Assembly on Wednesday, made a series of announcements, including four lakh recruitments in five years, construction of nine greenfield expressways, new tourism policy and
Flood situation in Assam slowly easing, 5 more deaths reported, over 14 lakh still affected
Guwahati, July 11 - With a reduction in the intensity of rain during the past few days, the overall flood situation in Assam is slowly improving, even as five more people died in five districts on Wednesday and 14.38 lakh people remain affected
55 pc voter turnout in bypoll for Punjab’s Jalandhar West assembly seat
Chandigarh, July 10 - Fifty-five per cent of voter turnout was recorded in the Jalandhar West Assembly bypoll in Punjab on Wednesday, a drop from 67 per cent in the 2022 state elections.
Culvert collapses in Bihar’s Saharsa
Patna, July 11 - Bridges and culverts continue to collapse in Bihar as another culvert, built in 2005, collapsed in the Saharsa district after it got submerged due to the floodwaters from the Kosi River.