Chennai, July 23 — Tamil Nadu has detected 48,469 tuberculosis (TB) cases during the first six months of 2026, with all diagnosed patients placed on treatment, Health Minister K.G. Arunraj has said after reviewing the state’s TB elimination programme. The minister, in a statement on Thursday, said…
Chennai, July 23 — Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay’s much-awaited film 'Jana Nayagan', billed as the actor-turned-politician’s last movie, will be released across nearly 1,000 screens in Tamil Nadu on Thursday amid unprecedented fanfare, record advance bookings and elaborate celebrations.Ahead of…
New Delhi, July 23 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid rich tributes to revolutionaries Bal Gangadhar Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad, hailing their contributions in India's freedom struggle, stating that their spirit of nationalism continues to inspire generations. Bal Gangadhar Tilak,…
New Delhi, July 23 — Sixteen Delhi Metro stations, including Lok Kalyan Marg, Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk and Central Secretariat, were closed on Thursday as security was intensified across the national capital in the wake of the violence linked to the Jantar Mantar protest. The Delhi Metro Rail…
Mumbai, July 23 — Prohibitory orders will come into effect across Mumbai from Thursday and remain in force until August 6, restricting the movement and unlawful assembly of five or more persons in view of recent demonstrations held in parts of the city in support of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)…
New Delhi, July 23 — The Karkardooma Court in Delhi is scheduled to hear arguments on Thursday regarding the quantum of sentence to be awarded to former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain and four other convicts in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during…
New Delhi, July 23 — The Karkardooma Court in Delhi is scheduled to hear arguments on Thursday regarding the quantum of sentence to be awarded to former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain and four other convicts in the murder case of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during…
New Delhi, July 23 — The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Thursday a plea filed by the Hindu side seeking permission to offer prayers at the alleged Shivling located in the sealed area of the Gyanvapi premises during the holy month of Sawan.The apex court will take up fresh petitions moved by…
New Delhi, July 23 — Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday said the government is prioritising early identification of children with learning disabilities through the PRASHAST app, developed by the Ministry of Education. He emphasised that the initiative, aligned with the…
Jaipur, July 23 — With production commencing at the Rajasthan Refinery, the state government is positioning the adjoining Petro-Zone as a key investment destination for petrochemical industries, citing assured availability of raw materials and significant industrial growth potential. Chairing a…
Visakhapatnam, July 22 — Police in Andhra Pradesh’s Srikakulam district arrested former minister and YSR Congress Party leader Seediri Appalaraju on Wednesday for allegedly tampering with evidence in a hit-and-run case involving his son Police arrested the YSRCP leader from his residence in…
Mumbai, July 22 — Shiv Sena-UBT Chief Uddhav Thackeray and Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) Chief Raj Thackeray on Wednesday decided to take to the streets in support of students A joint protest march has been organised in Mumbai on July 26. Ahead of the rally, Raj Thackeray will hold a press…
Kolkata, July 22 — In a move that will benefit thousands, including students and office-goers, Metro Railway, Kolkata, will be running trains from 6 a.m. instead of 6.50 am. The start time of the last train has also been extended from 9.44 p.m. to 10.30 pm, for the benefit of those who work till…
Jaipur, July 22 — Congress General Secretary and former Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Central government over the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination, accusing it of jeopardising the future of students and demanding the immediate…
Amreli (Gujarat), July 22 — India's first dedicated railway underpass designed for the safe movement of Asiatic lions has been completed in Gujarat's Amreli district, marking a new approach to reducing collisions between wildlife and trains in the Gir landscape. The underpass has been built on the…
Mumbai, July 22 — On the birthday of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the Maharashtra Urban Development Department on Wednesday issued a Government Resolution (GR) to implement the ‘Urban Challenge Fund’ initiative across all 423 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in the state. Deputy Chief Minister and…
Mumbai, July 22 — The Maharashtra government on Wednesday launched the Rs 36,585 crore ‘Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme 2026.’ Announcing the state‑level launch at a press conference, Minister for Co‑operation Babasaheb Patil released a representative list of eligible…
Kolkata, July 22 — The Durand Cup remains one of the most cherished sporting commitments and a shining example of military‑civil partnership at its very best, Lieutenant General Gambhir Singh, Chief of Staff, Eastern Command and chairman of the Durand Cup Organising Committee, said on Wednesday…
Bhopal, July 22 — In a major bureaucratic transition spanning both the Centre and state administration, senior IAS officer Anurag Jain has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog. Concurrently, the Madhya Pradesh government has appointed senior bureaucrat Ashok Barnwal as…
Bhubaneswar, July 22 — In a major push towards strengthening legal protections for marginalised communities, the Odisha government on Wednesday officially notified the establishment of six new Exclusive Special Courts across key districts to ensure the speedy trial and effective prosecution of…
Mumbai, July 22 — Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over the call to protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence. Questioning the Congress…