Taking note of the alleged ‘serious’ security breach in Kashmir during the last leg of Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra, Congress MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Friday accused the Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha saying that he is responsible behind the security lapse. While speaking to ANI, Congress leader Adhir […]
PM Modi to address ‘NCC PM’ rally in Delhi today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the annual National Cadet Corps (NCC) PM rally at the Cariappa Parade Ground in Delhi on Saturday at around 5:45 PM, a release from the Prime Minister’s Office informed. This year, NCC is celebrating the 75th year of its inception. During the event, Prime […]
Chhattisgarh: Naxal-affected Tetam village in Dantewada provided with electricity connection
Naxal-affected Tetam village in the Dantewada district in Chhatisgarh was provided with an electricity connection under the ‘Manwa Nava Naar’ scheme on Friday. “Under the ‘Manwa Nava Naar’ scheme we provided electricity to houses in Tetam. The mobile tower has begun too. Students can now study; villagers’ living standards improved,” said the […]
Haryana: Bodies of three members of family found in Bhiwani
The bodies of a government teacher, his wife and their daughter were found on the bed in their house in Haryana’s Bhiwani. The deceased has been identified as Jitendra, his wife Sushila and their daughter Himani. The prima facie cause of death seems to be suffocation due to a fire […]
MP: Police recover country-made explosives from car in Barwani
Madhya Pradesh Police on Friday recovered country-made explosives from a car in Barwani. The police arrested one person in this regard. Based on a tip-off that there could be ammunition in the car when our team stopped the car, they recovered 13 country-made explosives. A probe is underway. “Our team […]
Vice President calls upon youth to practice, follow fundamental duties
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Friday called upon the youth to practise and follow Fundamental Duties in the Constitution while exercising their Fundamental Rights, said a press release by Vice President’s Secretariat. Flagging the challenge of climate change, he said this critical issue can be addressed effectively by taking our fundamental […]
Gujarat: Man who hit biker, dragged for 12 kms under car, arrested
Gujarat Police arrested one person on Thursday for allegedly killing a biker after hitting him with his car and dragging him under the vehicle for 12 kilometres in Surat. The deceased has been identified as Sagar Patil, who was riding the bike, while his wife rode pillion. A car hit […]
Congress calls for probe after report raises concerns on shares of Adani Group
The Congress on Friday called for an investigation after a US-based research firm in its report raised concerns about the possibility of shares of Adani Group companies declining from their current levels owing to high valuations. “But in an era of globalisation of Indian businesses and financial markets can Hindenburg-type reports that […]
Govt constantly removing bottlenecks for faster disposal of litigation in CAT, says Union minister Jitendra Singh
Union minister Jitendra Singh on Friday said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the government is constantly removing bottlenecks for faster disposal of litigation in the Central Administrative Tribunal across the country, said a press release by Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions. While addressing the two-day Orientation Workshop for […]
Assam govt to extend BTR area, including 60 villages of five assembly constituencies of Sonitpur
The Assam government on Thursday announced its decision to extend the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) area by including 60 more villages of five assembly constituencies of Sonitpur district. While attending the state-level programme of 74th Republic Day celebrations, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that 60 villages […]
Rahul Gandhi alleges security lapse in Bharat Jodo Yatra, J-K Police rejects charge
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday alleged that police arrangement “completely collapsed” during Bharat Jodo Yatra on Friday in Jammu and Kashmir and he had “to cancel” his walk. Senior Congress leaders also alleged that security during had been “mishandled by concerned agencies” on Friday. However, Jammu and Kashmir Police […]
Assam: Kaziranga National Park to open on February 4
The Kaziranga National Park issued a notification on Friday that it will open for tourists on February 4. The notice was issued by the divisional forest officer, Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, Kaziranga National Park, saying the national park will open for tourists on February 4. Citing management difficulties, the park authorities, however, announced that Jeep Safari […]