Proficiency in local language mandatory for govt jobs in Assam: CM
Guwahati, July 11 - Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government has made proficiency in local language mandatory for selection in government jobs, and this would protect the rights and interests of Assamese.
Capt Rawat, crew of Marlin Luanda to get global award for bravery
New Delhi, July 11 - Capt Avhilash Rawat and crew of the Marlin Luanda, which was attacked in the Red Sea earlier this year, have been selected to receive prestigious 2024 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea.
ED raids in Valmiki Development Corporation case unwarranted: Shivakumar
Tumakuru, (Karnataka) July 10 - Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar on Wednesday said that Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids in the Valmiki Tribal Welfare Development Board case against former minister B. Nagendra Basavaraja Daddal are unwarranted.
Lokesh denies U-turn on privatisation of Vizag Steel Plant
Amaravati, July 10 Andhra Pradesh's Human Resource Development Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday denied that the state's NDA government has taken a U-turn on the privatisation of the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant and assured that it will leave no stone unturned to ensure that
Case filed against Siddaramaiah for hiding details of land owned by his wife
Bengaluru, July 10 - A complaint has been filed on Wednesday against Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over concealing the details of land owned by his wife in the election affidavit.
Budget will meet aspirations of 8 crore people: Rajasthan CM
Jaipur, July 10 - Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Wednesday said that the Budget of the state government for the year 2024-25 will prove to be a milestone in realising the concept of 'Apna Agrani Rajasthan'.
Rajasthan govt will not be able to fulfil Budget promises: LoP
Jaipur, July 10 - Rajasthan Leader of the Opposition (LoP) Tikaram Jully on Wednesday termed the Budget as a mere formality of the government while also questioning the silence of the government on Old Pension Scheme (OPS).
Haryana CM to inaugurate & lay foundation stone of 37 projects on July 11
Gurugram, July 10 - Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of 37 projects worth 268 crores 93 lakhs related to district Gurugram in a state-level program organised in Manesar subdivision of Gurugram district on Thursday, officials
K’taka: National Commission seeks report over diversion of SC/ST funds
Bengaluru, July 10 - The National Commission for Scheduled Castes, a Constitutional body, has sought a detailed report from the Karnataka government within seven days regarding the utilization of funds meant for the welfare of the Scheduled Caste and Tribe.
Supreme Court’s alimony verdict sparks joy among Muslim women
Udham Singh Nagar/New Delhi, July 10 - The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that a divorced Muslim woman can seek alimony from her husband under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure -- the law related to the maintenance of wives.
No concrete steps taken to reduce inflation & unemployment: Sachin Pilot on Raj Budget
Jaipur, July 10 - Rajasthan former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Wednesday said that no concrete step has been taken by the state government to reduce inflation and unemployment.
ITBP seizes biggest ever haul of smuggled gold in Ladakh region
Leh, July 10 - In a record seizure, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) seized 108 gold bars weighing over 108 kg in the Ladakh region, officials said on Wednesday.
J&K: Sentry opens fire after suspicious movement in Udhampur
Jammu, July 10 - Police said that after noticing some suspicious movement the sentry at a police post fired some shots in the air in J&K’s Udhampur district on Wednesday.
‘SC alimony order a befitting reply to those who gave primacy to Sharia’
New Delhi, July 10 - The BJP on Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court's ruling that a divorced Muslim woman is entitled to maintenance from her husband, saying that verdict is a befitting reply to those who "trampled the Constitution" by enacting a law
Varied turnout in key bypolls to 13 Assembly seats in seven states
New Delhi, July 10 - Bypolls were held in 13 Assembly constituencies across seven states on Wednesday in the first electoral contest since the Lok Sabha polls with the results likely to have an impact on the political fate of the state's ruling
Gurugram MP demands Central agency probe against Eco Green
Gurugram, July 10 - Union Minister of State and MP from Gurugram Rao Inderjit Singh on Wednesday demanded an investigation by a Central agency into the affairs of Eco Green, the company handling the cleaning system in Gurugram,
MP CM approves ‘e-vidhan’ & purchase of aircraft for state govt
Bhopal, July 10 - Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Wednesday approved several proposals including ‘e-Vidhan’ and aircraft purchase for the state government.
Biennial council election: MahaYuti, MVA keep their MLAs in hotels to avoid cross voting
Mumbai, July 10 - The MahaYuti and Maha Vikas Aghadi are not taking any chances, especially due to the chances of cross-voting during the biennial council elections to 11 seats slated for July 12.
MoS Defence launches GAINS-2024 to encourage start-ups in ship building field
Kolkata, July 10 - Minister of State (MoS) for Defence Sanjay Seth on Wednesday hailed the effort by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd to encourage Start-Ups and firms in the private sector to create innovative solutions for technological advancement in the
Senior IPS officer Jitender is new DGP of Telangana
Hyderabad, July 10 - Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Dr Jitender has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Telangana, it was announced on Wednesday.