New Delhi, Aug 26 — The government has raised close to Rs 3,000 crore from the sale of a 6 per cent stake in public sector major Hindustan Copper, with the offer closing on Wednesday.The Offer for Sale (OFS) of Hindustan Copper Ltd closed successfully on Wednesday, with the issue receiving a strong…
Bhopal, Aug 26 — Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Hemant Khandelwal on Wednesday asked the party’s youth and farmer wings to step up grassroots outreach and counter the opposition’s campaign by taking government achievements to people with facts and figures. Khandelwal made…
New Delhi, Aug 26 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said he held discussions with Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on the state’s efforts to achieve energy self‑sufficiency and advance consumer‑focused reforms. Sarma said he met Khattar earlier in the day and thanked the…
Patna, Aug 26 — Bihar government minister Nandkishore Ram performed the Griha Pravesh ceremony on Wednesday at his newly allotted official residence at 10 Circular Road, Patna. The ceremony followed traditional Vedic rituals, with prayers, a havan, and mantra chanting. Several supporters,…
Srinagar, Aug 26 — J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said it is time for the nation to move beyond tertiary healthcare and embrace quaternary‑level treatment. Addressing the Quaternary Healthcare & Research Summit in Srinagar, Sinha said the event marked a turning point in…
Ujjain, Aug 26 — A ruckus broke out at the Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Wednesday after a group of Kanwariyas allegedly breached barricades and tried to enter the Nandi Hall, leading to a scuffle with security personnel and injuries to several guards. The incident occurred…
Kolkata, Aug 26 — The West Bengal government on Wednesday gave instructions to all the district magistrates in the state to identify migrant workers' families in the respective districts for allotment of Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards (GRGCs) that provide a statutory guarantee of 125 days of wage…
Bareilly, Aug 26 — All India Muslim Jamaat National President Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi Bareilvi on Wednesday called out New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani over his remarks concerning an upcoming RSS event in the city, saying that while people may have differing opinions, boycotting somebody's…
Mumbai, Aug 26 — Asserting that there is legally and practically "no such thing as digital arrest," Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday urged citizens not to succumb to psychological manipulation by cybercriminals. Speaking at a public awareness event organised by…
Patna, Aug 26 — A boat with 21 labourers aboard capsized during anti-erosion work along the Ganga River in Bihar's Bhagalpur district on Wednesday, and while 19 were rescued, two are still missing, officials said. The incident occurred in Raghopur block under Naugachia sub-division in Bhagalpur.…
Gandhinagar, Aug 26 — More than 1.14 crore beneficiaries from over 25 lakh families in Gujarat have received foodgrains under the state's Food Security Scheme over the past five years, with the government distributing wheat, rice and coarse grains either free of cost or at subsidised rates,…
Chandigarh, Aug 26 — To mark Raksha Bandhan, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday fulfilled the role of a ‘brother’ by transferring Rs 52.20 crore as Sanman Rashi to 1.37 lakh Satkar Sakhis, while recognising their contribution in taking the Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dheeyan Satkar Yojna to…
Bhubaneswar, Aug 26 — Stepping up its criticism of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026, the Opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)‑led state government, alleging that the party, which came to power invoking the…
Chandigarh, Aug 26 — Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Badal on Wednesday said the same forces that destroyed Punjab’s peace in the 1980s had become active again in the guise of devout Sikhs, even as he declared he was ready to make the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard the party’s core…
Kolkata, Aug 26 — As part of its investigation into the recent incidents at Jadavpur University (JU), Kolkata Police are emphasising information received from the university, including mobile video clippings circulated on social media. Investigators are examining them closely to determine what and…
Shillong, Aug 26 — Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday termed the unanimous adoption of a government resolution opposing uranium mining and uranium ore‑processing facilities in the state as a “historic” and significant moment. Speaking after the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly…
Mumbai, Aug 26 — The Maharashtra Government is actively working through various initiatives to bring rural women into the mainstream of agriculture, business and entrepreneurship, going beyond self‑help groups (SHGs). After a comprehensive review, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday…
Patna, Aug 26 — Following reports of flooding and a glacier burst in the Nepal‑Tibet region, Bihar has heightened its preparedness for a possible surge in the Gandak River. Deputy Chief Minister and Water Resources Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary urged residents to remain alert, particularly over…
New Delhi, Aug 26 — The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on Wednesday said that it has issued a notice to five-star hotel Andaz Delhi in Aerocity after an inspection uncovered multiple food safety and hygiene violations, including nearly 87 kg of expired sweets.During the…
Chennai, Aug 26 — A 55-year-old man and his 25-year-old son died after inhaling suspected toxic gas while cleaning and desilting a well at a house in Chennai's Sowcarpet on Wednesday, police said. The son entered the well in an attempt to rescue his father after he collapsed, but was also overcome…
New Delhi/Imphal, Aug 26 — Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday met Union Minister for Minority Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju in New Delhi and discussed a wide range of issues concerning the state, officials said. A senior official of the Chief Minister’s…