India

Punjab police nab six associates of Pak-backed terrorist, seize arms

01 Sep 2023 09:29 AM IST

Amidst the ongoing campaign to make Punjab a safer, more secure state, the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) in a joint operation with SAS Nagar Police has arrested six associates of ISI-backed Pakistan-based terrorist Harwinder Singh alias Rinda and recovered five pistols along with ammunition from their possession, said Director General

Harsimrat Badal appeals to PM for dedicated trauma centre, medicines in Bhatinda

01 Sep 2023 09:29 AM IST

Former union minister and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal on Thursday appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and order the establishment of a dedicated Trauma Centre at AIIMS, Bathinda and ensure the supply of quality drugs at reasonable prices. In a letter to the Prime Minister, Mrs Badal

Haryana government hikes honorarium for watchmen

01 Sep 2023 09:27 AM IST

Rural watchmen in Haryana received a big gift from the state government on the occasion of Rakshabandhan on Thursday. The government has increased the honorarium that watchmen or chowkidars, who work under the Development and Panchayat Department receive to Rs 11,000 per month. Before this, watchmen in rural areas received

Haryana Chief Secy reviews preparations for G20 sherpa meeting in Nuh

01 Sep 2023 09:26 AM IST

Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Thursday reviewed the preparations for the fourth meeting of the G20 Sherpa group to be held from 3 to 7 September in Nuh district. The event is being coordinated jointly by the administrations of Nuh and Gurugram districts under the guidance of the G-20

Punjab govt recalls decision to dissolve Panchayats, suspends two IAS officers

01 Sep 2023 09:25 AM IST

The Punjab government, after finding itself under the scanner of the judiciary, has decided to undo its decision to dissolve gram panchayats in Punjab. The move came on Thursday morning and the administration withdrew the notification later in the day. By the evening of 31 August, the government ordered the

Delhi Police’s weekend full-dress rehearsal may affect traffic

01 Sep 2023 09:23 AM IST

Traffic is likely to be hit on the weekend in the city as police will hold full-dress rehearsals for the G20 Summit, escorting carcades from different parts of the national capital towards the New Delhi district, an advisory said on August 31. The Delhi Police has advised commuters to use

Delhi Metro develops pedestrian plaza outside SC metro station

01 Sep 2023 09:18 AM IST

The Delhi Metro has developed a pedestrian plaza with aesthetic landscaping outside the Supreme Court metro station located near the venue where the G20 Summit will take place next week. Besides, thematic murals have been painted on the walls of the station’s building, depicting the G20 logo, famous monuments, and

Delhi BJP demands Atishi’s resignation over govt schools’ safety zaA

01 Sep 2023 09:18 AM IST

The BJP on Thursday alleged children in AAP government schools are not safe and attacked the party over the death of a Class 12 girl after she allegedly jumped off the third floor of her school building on August 29. The student of the SBBM Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in the Civil

Jayant Nath takes charge as DERC chairperson, Kejriwal offers support

01 Sep 2023 09:17 AM IST

Retired Delhi High Court judge Jayant Nath took charge on Thursday as the interim chairperson of the Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC), with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal assuring him of his government’s ‘’full cooperation’’. Nath was administered the oath of office by Power Minister Atishi at a simple function at

TMC slams PM’s silence on China map with Indian territories

01 Sep 2023 08:26 AM IST

The Trinamool Congress has criticised the Centre and PM Narendra Modi for being silent on the issue of China including Arunachal Pradesh and the Aksai Chin region as part of its territory in a map released on Monday. “China has released its official “standard map” including the state of Arunachal

Manipur CM calls for unified voice amid ethnic tensions

01 Sep 2023 08:24 AM IST

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh expressed concern over the numerous civil society organisations in the state speaking in disparate voices, making it challenging to address the ongoing ethnic conflict that has been unsettling Manipur for nearly four months. Singh called for these organisations to present a unified proposal that

Parties vie for Muslim-Dalit alliance in 2024 UP elections

01 Sep 2023 08:21 AM IST

As the countdown for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections begins, Uttar Pradesh emerges as a battleground for all major political parties, each keen on securing a winning formula. A key focal point is the quest for the support of Muslim and Dalit communities, historically significant vote banks in the state.