India

Thakur directs officials to construct houses for those affected by floods

22 Aug 2023 09:00 AM IST

Union Minister Anurag Thakur has asked authorities in the district to construct houses for those who have lost their homes due to heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh. Chairing a review meeting on the damage caused by heavy rains in the district on Sunday, the parliamentarian from Hamirpur said changes would

Ahead of polls, Congress’ bid to cover political ground in Haryana

22 Aug 2023 08:55 AM IST

After organising the ninth Vipaksh Aapke Samaksh program in Hisar, now the Opposition Congress is planning to organise programs in all the ninety constituencies. Right now the Opposition has to present its program in Rohtak parliamentary constituency, but before that, the party will decide the program to cover all the

Moga becomes first Punjabi city with an AAP mayor

22 Aug 2023 08:53 AM IST

The city of Moga has elected its Mayor from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), the becoming the first city in Punjab to do so. Councillor Baljit Singh Channi from Ward No. 8 was elected the mayor of the Moga Municipal Corporation on Monday. Councillor Channi is a social worker and

Haryana schoolgirls to go on statewide educational tours

22 Aug 2023 08:52 AM IST

There is good news for schoolgirls in Haryana. As per new Education Department orders, a batch of 300 middle school students from classes 7th, 8th, and 9th will go on educational tours to various districts of the state at one go, that is, 100 girl students from each of these

Ahead of Chandigarh protest, farmers claim several union leaders ‘detained’ by cops

22 Aug 2023 08:51 AM IST

Several farmer leaders were “detained” by the Punjab Police on Monday ahead of their plan to hold a protest in Chandigarh to seek compensation for losses caused by floods, farmers claimed. Sixteen farmer bodies, including Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, Bharti Kisan Union (Karanti kari), BKU (Ekta Azaad), Aazaad Kisan Committee,

Domestic violence largest category of crime against women in Haryana: Commission

22 Aug 2023 08:50 AM IST

Haryana has continued to witness a spurt in crime against women, requiring the state government to tighten the noose around criminals. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Opposition remain at loggerheads over the safety of women as well as the law and order situation in the state—and have

Passionpreneur Movement: Dev Gadhvi’s Inspirational Journey and Vision for Transforming Lives

22 Aug 2023 08:29 AM IST

In a captivating interview on NewsX India A List, Dev Gadhvi, the founder of the Passionpreneur movement, shared the inspirational story behind his journey and shed light on the transformative power of pursuing one’s passion. From his humble beginnings to becoming a mentor for aspiring passionpreneurs, Dev Gadhvi’s insights offer

Delhi govt to provide free sugar to needy families

22 Aug 2023 08:26 AM IST

National Food Security cardholders in Delhi—representing some of the most marginalised segments of society—will now have access to free sugar after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved on Monday a Cabinet decision in this regard. The Delhi Cabinet endorsed the proposal for free sugar distribution among families facing economic hardships in

AHSYM, AIHLAC organise protest at Jantar Mantar for inclusion of Ho language in 8th schedule

22 Aug 2023 08:24 AM IST

The Adivasi Ho Samaj Yuba Mahasabha (AHSYM), alongside the All India Ho Language Action Committee (AIHLAC), has organised a one-day peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar for the inclusion of the Ho language in the 8th schedule of the Indian constitution. More than two thousand Ho language-speaking tribes from Jharkhand, Odisha,

Government officer accused of raping minor girl suspended

22 Aug 2023 08:23 AM IST

Delhi government officer Premoday Khakha, accused of raping a minor girl, has been placed under suspension with immediate effect, according to an order issued by Chief Secretary Naresh Kumar. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had earlier in the day ordered the Chief Secretary to suspend the officer. The order issued

Delhi court to hear case against Jagdish Tytler on August 29

22 Aug 2023 08:22 AM IST

A Delhi court will hear on August 29 a case related to the Pul Bangash killings during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in which Congress leader Jagdish Tytler is an accused. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vidhi Gupta Anand adjourned the matter for a week after the CBI sought time to advance

Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal to join I.N.D.I.A bloc meeting in Mumbai

22 Aug 2023 08:22 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday he will attend the meeting of the opposition alliance scheduled to be held by the end of this month in Mumbai. «Will go to Mumbai. Will share with you the outcome,» Kejriwal told reporters on the