New Delhi, Aug 23 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings to countrymen and scientists on National Space Day, hailing India's global rise in the space sector and praising Gen Z for building new technologies. He said this rise has made India a "magnet" for investors. Sharing a…
Visakhapatnam, Aug 23 — On the occasion of the BRICS Summit, Union Minister Mansukh L. Mandaviya highlighted the importance of fitness and the growing reach of the Fit India Movement during the BRICS Friendship Sunday on Cycling event held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Speaking at the event,…
New Delhi, Aug 23 — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday extended his greetings to scientists and the people of the state on National Space Day, describing the occasion as a celebration of India’s scientific talent, innovation and remarkable journey in space. In a post on X, CM…
Kochi, Aug 23 — In Kerala, the humble white dhoti known locally as the 'mundu' is usually worn, not arranged in a flower carpet. This Onam, however, nearly 3,000 of them have been made to bloom.At Kochi's Forum Mall, Ramraj Cotton has created a spectacular 30-foot-diameter 'Mundukalam',…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 23 — Even though the government in Kerala has changed and a Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala has taken charge as the state Home Minister, key decisions in the Home Department are still being taken by the police force and CPI-M criminals, alleged State Bharatiya Janata…
Thrissur, Aug 23 — The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), the youth wing of the CPI-M, has for the first time in its history chosen a woman to lead its Kerala unit, with Chintha Jerome taking over as State President at a time when both the organisation and its parent party face the…
Kolkata, Aug 23 — The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) officials raided the house of an official of the state Food and Supplies Department in West Bengal's Jhargram district to probe allegations of corruption against him. An Inspector and a Sub-Inspector of the ACB searched the house of the official,…
Kolkata, Aug 23 — The deadline for announcement of the new industrial policy for West Bengal has been extended by one month till the mid-September this year, state Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta, a journalist-turned-politician, said. According to Dasgupta on Saturday, although during the…
Guwahati, Aug 23 — The governments of Assam and Meghalaya have reiterated their commitment to restoring normalcy and ensuring the safe and unhindered movement of people and vehicles between the two neighbouring states following the recent violence in Shillong. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K.…
Shillong, Aug 23 — Security was intensified across Shillong as the Army and Rapid Action Force (RAF) conducted a flag march in the Meghalaya capital following violence during a Khasi Students' Union (KSU) rally on August 19, officials said. The security buildup came on Saturday amid heightened…
Chhatarpur, Aug 22 — Three minor sisters, including a nine‑month‑old infant, died under suspicious circumstances in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district, prompting authorities to exhume their bodies for post‑mortem examination, police said on Saturday. The incident was reported from Pipora Khurd…
Navi Mumbai, Aug 23 — Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday urged students to stay away from addiction and direct their energy toward education, sports, skill development and nation‑building. He was speaking at the launch of Campus Connect, a special awareness campaign against drug abuse…
Kolkata, Aug 23 — State Municipal Affairs and Urban Development Minister Agnimitra Paul on Saturday reacted to the recent clash at Jadavpur University. They asserted that the government will not support any party for vandalism, even if they belong to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Paul…
Guwahati, Aug 23 — Opposition leader in Assam and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has alleged that extensive damage to river protection structures and illegal mining activities along the Dikhow river contributed to the recent devastating floods in the state, and demanded a probe into the alleged nexus.…
Shimla, Aug 23 — The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed the election petition of Congress leader and former minister Ram Lal Thakur challenging the election of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLA Randhir Sharma from Shri Naina Devi Assembly constituency. In the 2022 Assembly elections,…
Guwahati, Aug 23 — Assam and Meghalaya on Saturday moved to establish a permanent coordination mechanism to prevent further escalation of tensions following the August 19 violence in Shillong, with both governments agreeing to strengthen security, facilitate stranded travellers and ensure…
Kolkata, Aug 23 — Bireswar Mitra, the owner of the Hotel Shikha Inn, where the fire broke out on the intervening night of August 18 and August 19, killing a total of nine people had finally been arrested by the members of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Kolkata Police constituted to probe…
Guwahati, Aug 22 — The Assam and Meghalaya governments on Saturday agreed on a series of measures to defuse tensions following the August 19 violence in Shillong, with Meghalaya assuring safe evacuation of stranded Assam tourists, compensation for injured persons and damaged vehicles, and strict…
New Delhi, Aug 22 — The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday suspended the empanelment of a firm and issued a show-cause notice for lapses, including a power cut, at an All India Ayush Post Graduate Entrance Test (AIAPGET) centre in Jaipur, an official said. In a statement on X, the Agency…
Guwahati, Aug 22 — The senior Ministers from Assam and Meghalaya held a high-level meeting in Guwahati on Saturday to discuss the tense situation between the neighbouring states following violence in Shillong and protests at Jorabat that disrupted inter-state movement. Assam Border Protection and…
Jaipur, Aug 22 — Following a dispute between CJP activists and villagers in Jaipur district, the debate over external interference and political activities in government schools has intensified. The Akhil Bharatiya Rashtriya Shaikshiik Mahasangh has objected to unauthorised entry and political…