New Delhi, July 20 — Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 in the Rajya Sabha on Monday, the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed legislation seeks to make insulting or obstructing the singing of…
New Delhi, July 20 — Activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for more than three weeks, said he would end his fast on Monday only if the three conditions outlined in a handwritten letter from Safdarjung Hospital are fulfilled.Wangchuk, who is on the 23rd day of his…
The Chief Minister also launched a sharp attack on the CPI (M), alleging that during its rule the state witnessed an atmosphere of fear and political intimidation that adversely affected the education system and deprived students of a conducive learning environment.Saha made the remarks while addres
New Delhi, July 20 — A ceiling fan suddenly fell from the roof in Ward 27 of Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital late on Saturday evening, triggering an immediate response from hospital authorities. Fortunately, the incident caused no major injuries to patients, attendants or hospital staff.According…
Bhubaneswar, July 20 — The Commissionerate Police on Sunday arrested two persons, including a woman, for allegedly duping a Bhubaneswar-based couple of around Rs 90 lakh by luring them to invest in a legitimate online dollar trading business with the promise of high returns. The accused were…
New Delhi, July 19 — The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), which has been staging protests at Jantar Mantar since June 20, has received a major blow as the Delhi Police refused permission for its proposed march to Parliament scheduled for July 20. New Delhi DCP (Deputy Commissioner of Police) Sachin…
Bhopal, July 19 — In a major step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure, the Council of Ministers has approved Rs 776 crore 13 lakh for the upgradation of 73 health institutions across the state. The move aims to ensure easy, accessible, high-quality health services for citizens,…
Ahmedabad, July 19 — Farmers in the remote and tribal areas of Gujarat are no longer solely dependent on the Monsoon for farming. Solar-powered pumps have come to their rescue for mitigating water woes.This has been made possible by the Central government’s ‘PM-KUSUM’ scheme.Under the PM-KUSUM…
Ranchi, July 19 — The Churchu block in Hazaribagh district of Jharkhand has long been infamous for ‘red terror,’ but today the same region is emerging as a symbol of women's empowerment and self-reliance. Many women in Kajri village have begun contributing to their families' income and…
Guwahati, July 19 — Assam's flood situation remained grim on Sunday with more than 57,000 people affected across eight districts, while one person died in Sivasagar, taking the cumulative flood-related death toll in the state this year to five, officials said. According to the Assam State…
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…