India

Rajasthan Exit Polls: BJP Ahead in Some, Congress Leading in Others

30 Nov 2023 20:08 PM IST

Rajasthan Exit Polls: Exit polls inject a fresh dose of uncertainty into Rajasthan’s assembly elections, projecting an intense battle in the Hindi heartland state. Breaking a three-decade tradition of keeping an incumbent government raises the stakes of the outcome. While three exit polls show the BJP with a clear lead,

IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rainfall in Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal

30 Nov 2023 16:11 PM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange warning for coastal Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal, predicting heavy to extremely heavy rain between November 30 and December 2-4. Residents in these areas are advised to remain vigilant and safe during this time. Key points from the IMD alert: Coastal

Kannur University VC acknowledges SC verdict cancelling re-appointment

30 Nov 2023 16:01 PM IST

Gopinath Ravindran, the vice chancellor of Kannur University, publicly supported the Supreme Court’s decision on Thursday to revoke his re-appointment and declared he would not be submitting a review petition. Speaking to the media, Ravindran acknowledged the verdict and said it was a decision that should be accepted. He said

CBI Swings into Action, Raids 7 Locations in West Bengal over SSC Teacher Hiring

30 Nov 2023 14:58 PM IST

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) carried out searches at seven locations in West Bengal related to the SSC teacher recruitment case. The West Bengal SSC recruitment scam revolves around irregularities in teacher recruitment and gained attention after the arrest of prominent Bengal BJP leader Partha Chatterjee. Chatterjee, a Trinamool

Election promises slow paddy sales, MSP impact

30 Nov 2023 09:21 AM IST

Leelaram Chandrakar has grown paddy on 18 acres but is not in a hurry to sell his produce even though ‘dhaan’ procurement at MSP began in the state on November 1. Chandrakar from Savani village in Patan assembly constituency of Durg district is among lakhs of farmers in Chhattisgarh who

SC Asks Kerala Guv to discuss bills with CM P Vijayan

30 Nov 2023 09:20 AM IST

The Supreme Court on Wednesday noted that Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has made decisions on eight bills and directed him to meet Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, along with the relevant minister, to discuss the bills. The court expressed hope for some “political sagacity” to prevail. A bench led by

Court queries ASI on Gyanvapi mosque survey report delay

30 Nov 2023 09:19 AM IST

The Varanasi district Judge A K Vishvesh on Wednesday asked the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to explain the reason for seeking more time for submitting a scientific survey report of the Gyanvapi complex. The court has posted the matter for hearing on Thursday. During the hearing the court asked a senior ASI

Kuki Zo community rallies for separate administration in Manipur

30 Nov 2023 09:18 AM IST

Thousands of Kuki Zo people on Wednesday hit the streets in several districts of Manipur demanding separate administration for the community. In Churachandpur, agitators under the aegis of Zo United undertook a three-km-long march from Lamka Public Ground to the ‘Wall of Remembrance’ near the DC office. They urged the

MP Kartikay Sharma’s advocacy grants land rights to Dhaulidar Brahmins

30 Nov 2023 09:17 AM IST

Rajya Sabha MP Kartikey Sharma’s efforts have paid off, as the government has granted ownership rights of Dhauli land to the Brahmin community. This means that Brahmins can now sell the land they own in Dhauli. The announcement was made by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal during the Bhagwan Parshuram

PMGKAY: 5-year free grain extension for 81.35 cr poor, says Thakur

30 Nov 2023 09:15 AM IST

With general elections scheduled for April-May next year, the government on Wednesday extended the PMGKAY scheme to provide 5 kilogrammes of free foodgrains per month to 81.35 crore poor for another five years that would cost the exchequer about Rs 11.80 lakh crore. A decision in this regard was taken

India to benefit most from US’ new visa renewal programme

30 Nov 2023 08:29 AM IST

The United States is poised to initiate a pilot program for the domestic renewal of specific categories of H-1B visas in December, a move expected to be advantageous for a considerable number of Indian technology professionals, according to a US official. Julie Stufft, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Visa

PM Modi to release ‘Vision India @2047’ vision document in Jan

30 Nov 2023 08:27 AM IST

NITI Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam announced on Wednesday that a vision document is in the works, envisioning India as a developed economy of approximately $30 trillion by 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to release the draft document, titled “Vision India @2047,” in January next year. The document will