Guwahati, July 19 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the BJP-led state government's flagship welfare schemes will resume from August, signalling the rollout of key social assistance programmes ahead of the new financial cycle. In a post on X, Sarma said, "Some…
Bhubaneswar, July 19 — Senior Biju Janata Dal (BJD) leader and former minister Bikram Keshari Arukha on Sunday dismissed rumours of leaving the regional party, asserting that he will continue to work under the leadership of party president Naveen Patnaik. In a video message shared on Sunday, Arukh…
Bhopal, July 19 — The five-day monsoon session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly will commence on Monday, setting the stage for heated debates between the ruling party and the opposition. Scheduled to continue until July 24, the session is expected to witness sharp exchanges as the…
Bengaluru, July 19 — Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Congress party and Karnataka MLA H.C. Balakrishna, a close associate of Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar, over the latter's alleged remarks against Union Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje during a press…
Visakhapatnam, July 19 — YSR Congress Party leaders reaffirmed that the party would provide Rs 1 crore compensation to each family of the six fishermen who lost their lives in the Visakhapatnam fishing boat tragedy once it returns to power. They also promised a new fishing boat to survivor Chinna,…
Kolkata, July 19 — BJP leader Abhijit Das alias Bobby on Sunday lodged a complaint at Nodakhali police station in South 24 Parganas district against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee, alleging corruption in the distribution of financial compensation after Cyclone Amphan in 2020. He alleged…
New Delhi, July 19 — The Uttar Pradesh government-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed its status report in a sealed cover before the Supreme Court, which is slated to hear on Monday a batch of petitions seeking a court-monitored probe into the alleged financial irregularities in…
Hyderabad, July 19 — A woman trainee IPS officer at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad has alleged sexual harassment by her batchmate. Police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against trainee Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Uday Krishna Reddy and…
Junagadh, July 19 — The Gujarat Police's State Monitoring Cell on Sunday seized suspected adulterated biodiesel and related equipment worth over Rs 2.13 crore during coordinated raids at three locations in Junagadh district, arresting eight people and booking five others who remain wanted in…
Guwahati/Itanagar, July 19 — Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K. T. Parnaik (Retd) on Sunday said the youth of the Northeastern region have a pivotal role in shaping India’s Act East vision and the goal of building a developed nation by 2047, urging them to blend innovation with the region’s rich…
New Delhi, July 19 — The Delhi government is preparing to roll out the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign ahead of Independence Day, to promote public participation, patriotism, and national unity through Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday. The Chief Minister said that…
Bhopal, July 19 — In a major relief for farmers, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Sunday transferred Rs 1,460.25 crore directly into the accounts of 10.54 lakh farmers across Madhya Pradesh. The amount represents crop insurance claims for the Kharif 2025 season under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima…
Hyderabad, July 19 — Continuing its special drive against food safety violations, the Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) of the Commissioner’s Task Force, in coordination with Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Food Safety officers, apprehended six persons during…
New Delhi, July 19 — New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Vice Chairperson Kuljeet Singh Chahal led the 33rd consecutive Sunday plantation drive under the '#EkPedMaaKeNaam OnSunday' campaign at the Women's Technical Institute (WTI), Netaji Nagar, an official said. Continuing the commitment towards a…
Ahmedabad, July 19 — Ahmedabad's civic authorities have launched a citywide fire safety enforcement drive, a day after a deadly explosion at an illegal firecracker manufacturing unit in the Ramol area killed nine people, with inspectors issuing 30 notices and sealing four premises during the first…
Kolkata, July 19 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged students to learn at least one additional Indian language besides their mother tongue to appreciate the country’s diversity. “The language diversity in India carries the rich heritage of the country. Only through language can one…
Kohima, July 19 — At least eight people, including children, were killed after a massive landslide ripped through Defence Colony in Nagaland’s Mon district on Sunday, sweeping away several houses and triggering a large-scale multi-agency rescue operation, officials said. A senior Nagaland…
New Delhi, July 19 — Under the stewardship of Delhi Lieutenant Governor T.S. Sandhu, the DDA has planted over 6.62 lakh saplings within a few days, including more than 37,000 trees and over 6.25 lakh shrubs, achieving nearly 30 per cent of its target of 23 lakh plants under the ongoing Mega…
Bengaluru, July 19 — Officials of the NCB discussed strategies to enhance inter-agency coordination and strengthen enforcement measures during the quarterly state-level Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting for Karnataka held here, an official said on Sunday. The meeting was convened to…
Ahmedabad, July 19 — The explosion that tore through a firecracker manufacturing unit on Ramol-Gatrad Road in Ahmedabad on Saturday afternoon has emerged as the culmination of a long history of regulatory action, an earlier fatal accident, alleged illegal operations and repeated safety violations,…
Chennai, July 19 — Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Sunday congratulated artists and technicians from the Tamil film industry for securing 10 honours at the 72nd National Film Awards, describing the achievement as a proud moment for the state and a reflection of the industry's creative…