Chennai, July 30 — In a major ease-of-doing-business reform aimed at boosting healthcare investments, the Tamil Nadu government is set to introduce a single-window clearance system for hospitals, bringing an end to a fragmented approval process that has long been criticised for delays and…
Chennai, July 30 — Tamil Nadu has emerged as the leading southern state in the expansion of digital learning infrastructure under the Centre-sponsored Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), securing the highest number of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) labs and smart classrooms sanctioned…
Jaipur, July 30 — An FIR has been registered at Jaipur's Samod police station after nearly 3,000 kg of milk powder meant for government schools was allegedly diverted and sold in the open market. The complaint was filed by the Rajasthan Cooperative Dairy Federation (RCDF), which reported…
Chennai, July 30 — In a major administrative reform aimed at reducing delays and curbing corruption in the Revenue Department, the Tamil Nadu government is set to introduce a simplified three-step approval process for issuing revenue certificates.The proposal, which is expected to be announced…
Patna, July 30 — As polling for the Bankipur Assembly by-election got underway, the BJP on Thursday urged voters to support development and ensure that the constituency continues on the path of growth and progress. Speaking to IANS, BJP Bihar President Sanjay Saraogi said, "Pehle matdaan, phir…
Jaipur, July 30 — Even at a time when the postpartum crisis is yet to defuse, another alleged case of medical negligence in Rajasthan has once again raised serious concerns after five patients developed severe eye infections following cataract surgeries at the Government Hospital in Kuchaman…
New Delhi, July 30 — Residents across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to experience another spell of monsoon activity on Thursday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting cloudy skies, intermittent rainfall, thunderstorms and strong winds. The expected…
Chennai, July 30 — The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in the hill regions of Coimbatore and the Nilgiris over the next three days, attributing the weather conditions to a weak low-pressure circulation prevailing over the lower levels of the atmosphere along the…
Datia (Madhya Pradesh), July 30 — Voting for the Datia Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh commenced at the scheduled time of 7 a.m. on Thursday amid elaborate security arrangements, with voters queuing up outside several polling stations even before polling began. Polling will continue till 6 p.m.,…
Bhubaneshwar, July 30 — Senior BJP leader and MP Dharmendra Pradhan held a meeting with Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Legislative Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, and other senior BJP leaders, days after stepping down as the Union Education Minister. The discussions, held on Wednesday,…
New Delhi, July 30 — Polling for the Assembly by-elections in Bihar's Bankipur, Madhya Pradesh's Datia, and Gujarat's Manjalpur constituencies began on Thursday under extensive security arrangements. The Election Commission and local administrations have put in place elaborate measures to ensure…
New Delhi, July 30 — People across the country welcomed the auspicious month of Sawan with deep devotion on Thursday, as thousands of devotees gathered at Shiva temples from the early hours of the morning to offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.Sawan, also known as Shravan, is the…
Jaipur, July 29 — The proposed inland port and artificial canal project in Rajasthan's Barmer-Jalore region has received fresh momentum, with key technical and feasibility studies progressing to advance the ambitious infrastructure initiative aimed at transforming Western Rajasthan. This…
Jaipur, July 29 — Acting on the directions of Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Headquarters, the anti-corruption body's Jaipur Rural unit on Wednesday arrested Mukesh Kumar, Personal Assistant to the Additional District Collector (Jaipur East), red-handed while accepting a bribe of Rs 1 lakh from a…
Bhubaneswar, July 29 — Odisha Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling on Wednesday said Common Service Centres (CSCs) have become a key pillar in building a Digital Odisha by ensuring doorstep delivery of government and digital services to citizens. Addressing the 17th Common Service…
Jaipur, July 29 — Rajasthan has achieved a major milestone in India's critical minerals sector by executing the country's first Rare Earth Elements (REE) Exploration Licence, marking a significant step towards strengthening the nation's strategic mineral security. The landmark initiative has been…
Bhubaneswar, July 29 — Taking serious note of the damage caused by incessant rainfall and flooding across Odisha, Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Wednesday directed departmental officials to undertake the immediate repair and restoration of roads and highways under the Works Department to…
New Delhi/Gandhinagar, July 29 — The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, tightening penalties for paper leaks, organised cheating and other examination-related offences in a move aimed at strengthening the integrity of India's…
New Delhi/Aizawl, July 29 — The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday advised the Mizoram government to work closely with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) for the preparation of digital elevation models, slope investigations and other technical inputs required for the timely…
Kolkata, July 29 — The process of submission of preliminary reports on the state-of-affairs in the existing madrasahs in 12 districts in West Bengal to the State Secretariat Nabanna had been completed on Wednesday, an official from the State Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education department said.…
Agartala, July 29 — Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that people belonging to every religion are equal partners in the state's development journey, asserting that unity among all communities is essential for sustained peace, harmony and inclusive progress. Addressing a loan…