India

Dengue outbreak spreads, Haryana on alert

12 Sep 2023 08:52 AM IST

Charkhi Dadri District: The Epicentre The dengue outbreak has taken a severe toll on Charkhi Dadri district, emerging as the worst-hit area in Haryana. Alarmingly, the district has reported a staggering 238 cases of dengue, raising concerns among both health authorities and the public. Charkhi Dadri’s Civil Hospital is witnessing

High Court rejects SIT report on fake Madrasas

12 Sep 2023 08:50 AM IST

The High Court has rejected the report submitted by the SIT (Special Investigation Team) concerning the administration of 219 fake madrasas in Azamgarh district. Additionally, the court has ordered the removal of the stay on the investigation process. Out of the total 313 madrasas in the district, a staggering 219

Chautala family’s INLD revival efforts

12 Sep 2023 08:50 AM IST

Before the upcoming assembly elections in Haryana, the Chautala family is actively working to revive the fortunes of the Indian National Lok Dal Party (INLD). Following the Parivartan Padyatra, INLD leader and MLA Abhay Singh Chautala is providing guidance on strengthening the party organization through district worker meetings. The INLD

Haryana Cong seeks feedback on district President selection

12 Sep 2023 08:48 AM IST

Haryana Pradesh Congress in-charge, Deepak Babaria, has called for a report from the team of coordinators sent to the districts to provide feedback regarding the selection of district presidents. Babaria is currently in Delhi. The coordinators have been given two days, Monday and Tuesday, to submit the report. On both

Punjab: Emerging wellness tourism destination

12 Sep 2023 08:47 AM IST

Chandiagarh : In line with Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann’s commitment to transforming Punjab into the next wellness tourism destination, the Tourism and Cultural Affairs department showcased the state’s significant potential for wellness tourism. Punjab boasts accessible locations and diverse topography, ranging from semi-hilly areas to extensive agricultural landscapes and

Amritsar to Get Celebration Hub: CM Mann

12 Sep 2023 08:46 AM IST

The Punjab Government inaugurated the Tourism Summit and Travel Mart 2023 on Monday morning at Amity University. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann emphasized the enduring importance of prioritizing public welfare initiatives, as governments may change but the goodwill and blessings of the public should remain. CM Mann announced plans to

Maman Khan plea to court to put stay on arrest

12 Sep 2023 08:45 AM IST

Congress MLA Maman Khan, who has been implicated in inciting violence in Nuh, Haryana, is set to approach the Punjab and Haryana High Court to seek a stay on his arrest. This announcement was made by fellow Congress MLA Mohammad Ilyas. Maman Khan has once again failed to appear before

Byju’s offers .2 billion repayment proposal to lenders

Byju’s offers $1.2 billion repayment proposal to lenders

12 Sep 2023 08:43 AM IST

Indian edtech titan Byju’s has made a surprise repayment proposal to lenders by offering to return its entire $1.2 billion term loan in less than six months. The company is offering to repay $300 million of the distressed debt within three months if the amendment proposal is accepted and the

Speaker to hear disqualification petitions of 53 MLAs of Shiv Sena from Sept 14

12 Sep 2023 08:42 AM IST

The hearing in the disqualification petitions against 53 MLAs from both factions of Shiv Sena will begin on September 14. Some of the MLAs from both factions have been summoned for the hearing in-person or through their lawyers. Notice has been issued to Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and all the

Air India launches ‘Project Abhinandan’ for better guest experience

12 Sep 2023 08:41 AM IST

Air India on Monday rolled out ‘Project Abhinandan’ to provide a personalised and hassle-free on-ground experience to passengers, said the company in a press release. As part of the project, Air India has deployed specially trained Service Assurance Officers at 16 major Indian airports, who will offer on-ground assistance across

3,000 to be arrested in 2nd round of child marriage crackdown in Assam

12 Sep 2023 08:41 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the state would launch the second round of crackdown against child marriage within the next few days, in which another 3,000 people would be arrested. In February this year, the Assam government had launched a massive crackdown against child marriage

Many districts of UP flooded due to heavy rain, 19 people die

12 Sep 2023 08:40 AM IST

Torrential rains in the last 24 hours have created havoc for the people in Uttar Pradesh. 19 people in the state, including two brothers in Kannauj, died due to rain and lightning. The Chief Minister has instructed the officials to start relief work expeditiously. On the other hand, the Meteorological