Khandapada Tehsildar Dhobei Nayak, a senior Odisha Administrative Officer (OAS), was arrested on Tuesday by the vigilance sleuths for accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 for releasing a murram-laden vehicle. One of his associates was also arrested while receiving the money on behalf of his tehsildar. Dr Sravana Vivek M., […]
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India expected to mandate USB-C connectors for smartphones, laptops by 2026
India is poised to enforce a new regulation mandating USB-C connectors on all smartphones and laptops by 2026, aligning with global efforts to standardize charging solutions and reduce electronic waste. According to a report obtained by GSM Arena, smartphone manufacturers must comply with the USB-C standard by June 2025, while […]
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PM Modi pays homage to Swami Vivekananda on his death anniversary
On the 122nd death anniversary of philosopher and monk Swami Vivekananda, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to him on Thursday, stating that his teachings give strength to millions. Taking to ‘X’, PM Modi wrote, “I pay homage to Swami Vivekananda on his Punya Tithi. His teachings give strength to […]
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BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj appointed member to New Delhi Municipal Council
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the appointment of Lok Sabha MP Bansuri Swaraj as a member of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC). Bansuri Swaraj, daughter of the late BJP stalwart Sushma Swaraj, currently represents the New Delhi constituency in the Lok Sabha. This appointment follows […]
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“Will continue to work for Uttarakhand’s all-round development,” vows CM Dhami on completing 3 years in office
Having completed three years in office, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Thursday vowed that he would continue to work for the all-round development of the state. “With the love, support, and blessings of all of you, today 3 years have been completed as the Mukhya Sewak,” Dhami said […]
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“Met DC and SP to make sure culprits must be arrested”: NCW Chief Rekha Sharma on Hathras incident
National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma met the Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police, Hathras to make sure that the culprits of the stampede incident get arrested. The NCW chief also met the women on Wednesday who got injured in the Hathras tragic stampede that claimed 121 lives. “Yesterday I went to […]
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Assam floods: 17 wild animals drown, 72 rescued in Kaziranga National Park
Seventeen wild animals, including a rhino calf and hog deer, drowned in Kaziranga National Park, while 72 were rescued by the forest authorities, an official said. According to the official, 32 wild animals are currently under treatment and 25 others were released. The flood situation in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park […]
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AIADMK leader Sellur Raju slams CM Stalin for not visiting Kallakurichi hooch tragedy victims
AIADMK leader Sellur Raju has slammed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin for not visiting Kallakurichi hooch tragedy victims and reiterated his party’s demand for a CBI investigation into the incident. Raju also accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of a double standard in asking Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit […]
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MP: Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presents budget of Rs 3.65 lakh cr for FY 2024-25
Deputy Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh and Finance Minister Jagdish Devda presented the budget a total of Rs 3.65 lakh crores for the welfare of the state in the fiscal year 2024-25 amid chaos by the Opposition Congress party leaders in the state assembly on Wednesday. The budget amount for […]
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Delhi excise policy case: Court asks ED to supply copy of supplementary charge sheet in two days
Delhi’s Rouse Avenue court on Wednesday directed the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) to supply copies of the supplementary charge sheet and documents within two days to the accused persons. Special judge Kaveri Baweja also extended the judicial custody of Manish Sisodia, K Kavitha and other accused until July 25. An […]
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Delhi HC dismisses appeal against PM Modi, says allegations incoherent, preposterous
The Delhi High Court’s Division bench on Wednesday dismissed an appeal challenging a single bench order that had rejected a plea seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from the election and said the claims made were incoherent and preposterous. The bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela, […]
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Flood situation in Assam’s Nagaon continues to be grim, thousands leaving homes for safety
The flood situation in Assam’s Nagaon district is still grim, as nearly 30,000 people have been affected. The flood situation turned critical in the Kaliabor area in the central Assam district after the flood waters of the River Brahmaputra breached a large portion of the Hatimura embankment. More than 25 […]
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Opposition stages walkout during PM’s reply in RS, Chairman Dhankhar says they challenged Constitution
The opposition MPs of the INDIA bloc staged a walkout as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was replying to the debate on the ‘Motion of Thanks’ on the President’s address in the Rajya Sabha today. The opposition MPs said that the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun […]
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Tripura HC directs bail-seeking drug peddlers to launch anti-drug campaign
In a significant order, the Tripura High Court single bench headed by Justice Arindam Lodh on Tuesday directed two drug peddlers to lead an anti-drug campaign in their villages for at least one month. The Court put the bail application moved by the accused persons on hold for a month […]
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UP Hathras stampede: Crowd rushed to seek blessings from ‘Bhole Baba’, says Sub Divisional Magistrate report
A day after the tragic stampede incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras claimed the lives of 121 people, the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of the Sikandra Rao division of the district submitted a prime facie report to the District Magistrate of Hathras on Wednesday. The prime facie report suggests that the […]