Chennai, Aug 5 — Education emerged as a major focus of the Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK government’s maiden Budget for 2026-27, with Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson on Wednesday allocating ₹44,527 crore for the school education sector and announcing a slew of initiatives ranging from…
Mumbai, Aug 5 — Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday said the central bank is targeting the introduction of polymer currency notes by FY28 with field trials currently underway to assess their performance before a broader rollout.Speaking to IANS at the post-Monetary…
Jaipur, Aug 5 — The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Central Zone Bench, Bhopal, has issued stringent directions in connection with alleged illegal commercial activities and encroachment on forest land linked to the Jaipur ropeway project, said officials on Wednesday.During the hearing held in…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — As the Rajya Sabha resumed proceedings on Wednesday after a brief adjournment following the Opposition's protest, Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan made two clear observations at the outset. He told members that no one is allowed to enter the Well of the House and that placards are not…
Kolkata, Aug 5 — A single-judge bench of the Calcutta High Court on Wednesday denied permission to the Trinamool Congress’ general secretary and the party’s Diamond Harbour Lok Sabha member, Abhishek Banerjee, to travel abroad for ophthalmic treatment.After a hearing in the matter, the single-judge…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Delhi Police's Central district has apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals for violating the conditions of their double-entry visas by overstaying beyond the permitted duration of each visit, officials said on Wednesday. The action was carried out under Operation VISTA 1.0…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has successfully secured the deportation of Red Notice subject Vishakha Rathod from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, an official…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — As India marked the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his government's commitment to the development and progress of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh and the people residing there. He stated that in these seven…
Ranchi, Aug 5 — Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC), consumed water on the fourth day…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 — With floodwaters slowly receding in several parts of Kerala but fresh spells of heavy rain and strong winds forecast over the next five days, the state government on Wednesday unveiled an extensive relief package for flood victims while announcing a long-term disaster…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — As the nation marked the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 on Wednesday, Union Ministers and BJP leaders hailed the move as a historic step towards national integration and development of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Speaking to IANS, Union Minister Arjun Ram…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hosted a breakfast meeting with 37 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Members of Parliament at his official residence as part of his ongoing outreach to parliamentarians during the Monsoon Session.The informal interaction is part of the Prime…
Kolkata, Aug 5 — Kolkata Traffic Police has asked the citizens to use its one-stop traffic helpline 1073 for all traffic-related complaints and emergencies, mentioning that the dedicated number is designed to ensure quicker traffic police response across the city.According to the police, any…
Kolkata, Aug 5 — West Bengal BJP has directed members of the state Cabinet to meet legislators once every week, irrespective of party affiliation, even when the Assembly is not in session, as part of efforts to improve coordination and address local development issues more effectively.The Chief…
Ahmedabad, Aug 5 — The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has registered 19,756 pet dogs and 189 pet cats under its ongoing mandatory pet registration programme, with the latest figures highlighting the growing compliance with the civic body's registration drive.According to official details…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Rajya Sabha witnessed repeated sloganeering by Opposition members and interruptions during Zero Hour and discussion on various issues on Wednesday, leading the Chairman to adjourn the House till noon. After the laying of papers, when members began raising issues, Opposition…
Kolhapur, Aug 5 — A powerful explosion caused by gelatin sticks stored inside a locked house in the Surve Nagar area of Maharashtra's Kolhapur triggered panic among locals and caused extensive damage to the property, officials said on Wednesday. Police have launched a detailed investigation into…
Seraikela (Jharkhand), Aug 5 — Three Maoists carrying a cumulative bounty of Rs 22 lakh were arrested during an anti-Naxal operation conducted by police and security forces in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharsawan district, officials said on Wednesday.The arrested Maoists have been identified as Madan…
Guwahati, Aug 5 — In what is being seen as a subtle political message amid the ongoing debate over the role of Cockroach Janata Party-led Gen Z recent protests against the Union government, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the younger generation represents "Gen Hope" rather…
Mumbai, Aug 5 — Mumbai Police has launched an investigation after a social media post warning of a possible terrorist attack in Mumbai and other parts of India surfaced on X, triggering security concerns.The police took cognisance of the post and initiated a probe to verify its authenticity,…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 — Facing mounting criticism over his remarks on women availing the state government's free bus travel scheme, State Transport Minister C.P. John on Wednesday expressed regret, saying he had no intention of hurting anyone and that his words should have been chosen more…