Bengaluru, Aug 5 — The Karnataka unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday warned that the party would not allow the Legislature to function until newly inducted Minister B. Nagendra resigns, alleging that a tainted leader facing corruption charges in connection with the alleged Tribal…
Hyderabad, Aug 5 — "Telangana Rising–2026" Global Summit, scheduled to be held here in December, will serve as a platform to attract investments and boost Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju said on Wednesday.He directed the concerned officials to ensure coordination…
Patna, Aug 5 — Two minor cousins were killed on the spot, and another teenager sustained critical injuries after a speeding Scorpio SUV collided head-on with the motorcycle they were riding in Bihar's Begusarai district on Wednesday morning, officials said.The accident occurred on State Highway 55…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that law enforcement agencies should exercise restraint while dealing with protests involving youngsters, observing that counselling, dialogue, and listening were more effective than adopting an aggressive approach, as it agreed to examine a…
Gandhinagar, Aug 5 — Formal preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad gathered momentum on Wednesday as the Commonwealth Games flag arrived in Gujarat from Glasgow and was formally presented by Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi to Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel during the state…
Bhopal, Aug 5 — The Congress on Wednesday dissolved all departments and cells of its Madhya Pradesh unit, along with their state, district and block-level units, as part of a major organisational restructuring exercise aimed at strengthening the party ahead of future elections. The decision was…
Amaravati, Aug 5 — Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President, Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, on Wednesday slammed the NDA coalition government led by the TDP, for its "apathy" towards tobacco farmers and demanded that tobacco be procured through Markfed.Speaking to the media…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — Seven years after the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, significant changes have been witnessed in the daily lives of people across the Valley, with improvements in infrastructure, governance, education, connectivity, tourism and law and order emerging as key…
Amaravati, Aug 5 — Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Wednesday said the abrogation of Article 370 marked a historic turning point for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, asserting that both regions have witnessed significant progress over the past seven years.“Seven years ago, on…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Supreme Court has modified an order of the Bar Council of India (BCI) suspending an advocate from practice for one year over alleged misconduct in court premises, and instead issued him a warning to maintain proper conduct while dealing with litigants and lawyers.Partly…
Srinagar, Aug 5 — A political controversy erupted on Wednesday after Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chief and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was seen holding the National Flag upside down during a protest in Srinagar, drawing sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party…
Srinagar, Aug 5 — Notwithstanding the race to score brownie points among the various political parties, to rake up debate over the abrogation of Article 370 and Article 35A, the basic question of whether the step benefited the people appears to be no issue for the debating parties.This day is the…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — Seven years after the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35-A, Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed significant progress in infrastructure, education, tourism and connectivity, although challenges linked to security and implementation continue, according to a report assessing the region's…
Ranchi, Aug 5 — The six-day Monsoon Session of the Jharkhand Assembly beginning on Thursday is likely to be rocked by the ongoing students' agitation in Ranchi for the last two weeks. Ahead of the session, an all-party meeting chaired by Assembly Speaker Rabindra Nath Mahato was held on Wednesday…
Chennai, Aug 5 — The Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay-led TVK government in Tamil Nadu has increased financial assistance for traditional fishing families during the annual fishing lean and ban periods from Rs 6,000 to Rs 7,000 per family, a move expected to benefit around 1.93 lakh families across…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — Jammu and Kashmir, in the era after the abrogation of Article 370, has undergone tremendous change in terms of infrastructure, investment, tourism -- scaling new peaks in other tangible parameters of growth. The story of transformation is not imaginary but solid and…
New Delhi, Aug 5 — The Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026, introduced by the government in the Parliament, is aimed at retiring a 135-year-old colonial law for a digital-era banking system in India.The Bill repeals and replaces the Bankers' Books Evidence Act, 1891, with a technology-neutral legal…
Bengaluru, Aug 5 — Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister, Eshwar B. Khandre, on Wednesday directed officials to issue comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and implementation guidelines for the revamped Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission…
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 5 — "I want to see my father, sir... please remove the cloth covering his face" - the heart-rending plea of the young children of flood rescue volunteer R. Rajesh, who sacrificed his life while saving a stranded farmer in Kannur, reduced even seasoned public officials to…
Aizawl/Guwahati, Aug 5 — The Assam Rifles, in separate joint operations with the Assam Police and the Mizoram Forest Department, seized highly addictive methamphetamine tablets, heroin and a large consignment of protected medicinal plants, collectively worth over Rs 26 crore, officials said on…
Ranchi, Aug 5 — Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has, for the second time within 24 hours, commented on the ongoing students agitation in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, saying that issues such as paper leaks and examination-related malpractices are no longer…