New Delhi, Aug 7 — On the first day of the Monsoon Session of the Delhi Assembly, Environment and Industries Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Friday appealed to the Aam Aadmi Party members to move away from political theatrics, baseless allegations and disruptive politics, and instead engage in…
Gandhinagar, Aug 7 — Gujarat is rapidly transforming from India's manufacturing and renewable energy powerhouse into a technology hub, with semiconductor manufacturing, artificial intelligence and data centre infrastructure driving its next phase of growth, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said on…
Dhar, Aug 7 — Religious observances by both Hindu and Muslim communities concluded peacefully on Friday at the historic Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar, under extensive security arrangements that ensured complete peace and harmony in the city. However, police officials said that an…
Jaipur, Aug 7 — Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India’s rich handloom heritage on National Handloom Day by presenting hand-printed Jaipur Sanganeri shawls to visiting dignitaries attending the BRICS Trade and Industry Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur. Sharing the gesture…
Kolkata, Aug 7 — The West Bengal Health Department on Friday issued a notification increasing the ceiling on the maximum permissible number of doctors that can be kept under the “trainee reserve” category. Earlier, the figure was 477 and, as per the state government notification, henceforth the…
Chandigarh, Aug 7 — Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Ravjot Singh on Friday expressed concern over difficulties being faced by Punjabi students in Canada regarding post-study work permits and asserted that the Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann-led state government is making every possible effort to safeguard…
Jaipur, Aug 7 — India successfully concluded the 16th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Jaipur on Friday under its BRICS Chairship 2026, with member nations adopting the Joint Declaration, four key annexes and finalising the Strategy for BRICS Economic Partnership 2030 for submission to BRICS…
Dehradun, Aug 7 — Uttarakhand Cabinet on Friday gave its nod to a slew of landmark decisions that are likely to have wide-ranging implications for the state’s education, employment, rural economy, and industrial development, and are also expected to give momentum to public welfare. The most…
Manesar, Aug 7 — Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Friday joined Haryana’s 77th Van Mahotsav celebrations at Manesar and praised the state for working on the Centre’s recommendations to protect the Aravallis and prevent air pollution. Yadav planted a sapling on the occasion and said…
Kanpur, Aug 7 — A group of women workers, trained as Tricolour weavers, are proving to be key drivers of the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign in Kanpur Dehat region and the surrounding areas. A total of 360 women from 96 self-help groups (SHGs), associated with the National Rural Livelihood Mission…
Jaipur, Aug 7 — The Congress has reshuffled its team of AICC Secretaries attached to the General Secretary in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, removing six incumbent office-bearers and appointing a new set of leaders.Among those relieved of their responsibilities is Dheeraj Gurjar, a Rajasthan leader and…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a writ petition seeking registration of an FIR against Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma in connection with the cash discovery episode, terming it a "publicity interest litigation".A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — The Supreme Court on Friday declined to entertain Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra's plea seeking permission to appear virtually before the investigating officer in a case relating to her alleged violence-inciting public statements. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and Sheel…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — Stressing upon accountability in public spending, Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta on Friday asked the Delhi government departments to take note of Public Accounts Committee's (PAC) observations on last year's Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reports and submit Action…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — India's medical device industry is expected to emerge as a global powerhouse with a projected market size of $250 billion by 2047, according to a FICCI-DUA report released on Friday. The report presents a comprehensive roadmap for creating a safe, transparent and sustainable…
Jammu, Aug 7 — A suspicious vehicle, which jumped a security barricade in J&K's Ramban and fled despite warning shots fired by the security forces, raising alarm on the strategic Jammu-Srinagar highway being used by Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, has been found, but there was no sign of its…
Pathanamthitta, Aug 7 — Even as rescue and relief efforts continue for flood-hit families across Kerala, a parallel humanitarian mission is underway to save thousands of stranded animals in Pathanamthitta, one of the state's worst-affected districts. Humane World for Animals India, has launched an…
Amaravati, Aug 7 — Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Friday announced that a law will be enacted soon for the protection of backward classes. Stating that the coalition government bears the responsibility of protecting Backward Classes (BCs), he revealed that the draft for the…
Bengaluru, Aug 7 — Karnataka Congress President, B.K. Hariprasad, on Friday said he respected the decision of Basavaraj Horatti to resign as Chairman of the Karnataka Legislative Council, describing him as a senior leader who upheld the dignity of the House and parliamentary traditions throughout…
Patna, Aug 7 — A tragic incident was reported from Bihar's East Champaran district, where a woman and her four children are feared to have drowned in a pond under the Govindganj police station area in the Areraj subdivision, police said on Friday. The incident triggered panic in the area, with a…
Patna, Aug 7 — Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit and Director General of Police Vinay Kumar on Friday jointly chaired a statewide review meeting through video conferencing with District Magistrates (DMs), Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to assess the…