India

Amit Shah to unveil MP govt’s ‘report card’ on Sunday

18 Aug 2023 09:05 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will release the Madhya Pradesh government’s “report card” here on Sunday and address the BJP’s working committee meeting in Gwalior, the pocket borough of Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a party functionary said on Thursday. “Shahji will come here (Bhopal) in the morning and release

JU student death: UGC rebukes varsity for ‘generic’ report

18 Aug 2023 09:05 AM IST

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has reprimanded Jadavpur University for submitting a “generic” report on the alleged ragging and sexual harassment of a student leading to his death, according to sources. Noting that no proactive measures have been taken by the university to curb ragging on campus, the commission has

BJP will expose BRS, Cong, AIMIM soon: Spokesperson

18 Aug 2023 09:04 AM IST

Alleging corruption and family rule by the ruling BRS in Telangana, BJP national spokesperson Syed Zafar Islam on Thursday said the saffron party, with its focus on “zero-tolerance towards corruption and development”, is the alternative in the state. He also alleged that there is an “unholy alliance” between the BRS,

Congress gears up with vigorous preparations for Rajasthan polls

18 Aug 2023 09:03 AM IST

As Rajasthan gears up for the upcoming legislative elections, the Congress party is demonstrating an active and robust approach in its preparations. Congress leaders are systematically delving into discussions regarding the allocation of election tickets, as they make their way through different constituencies. A significant move in this direction came

Minister highlights Mizoram’s responsible tourism progress

18 Aug 2023 09:02 AM IST

Mizoram is making headway with a responsible tourism policy that came into force from August 2020, state sports minister Robert Romawia Royte said. The policy, which was one of the political planks of the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) in 2018, envisages a sustainable development strategy, coordination, strengthening institutional framework

Coast Guard successfully evacuates Chinese national off Mumbai

18 Aug 2023 09:01 AM IST

The Indian Coast Guard on Thursday said it successfully conducted medical evacuation of a Chinese national from a Panama flagged vessel in the Arabian Sea. The rescue operation was carried out on the intervening night of August 16 and 17 amidst challenging weather conditions. “The Indian Coast Guard has successfully

Illegal sand mining: Bihar districts urged to intensify crackdown

18 Aug 2023 09:00 AM IST

The Bihar government directed the district authorities to intensify the crackdown on illegal sand mining in the state, officials said on Thursday. The state Mines and Geology Department also directed district mining officers to initiate legal proceedings against registered brick kiln owners who have not paid outstanding dues and royalties

DPDP Act mandates legal handling of Indians’ data

18 Aug 2023 08:52 AM IST

The recent approval of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) by Parliament means digital firms will be legally obliged to handle Indian citizens’ data responsibly, asserted Union Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Rajeev Chandrasekhar. Labelling the act as a pivotal progression in the cyber law

INDIA alliance to discuss Sharad-Ajit Pawar meeting

18 Aug 2023 08:51 AM IST

Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole revealed that the party leadership would discuss the recent and much-speculated meeting between NCP founder Sharad Pawar and his estranged nephew, Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, during the forthcoming INDIA alliance conclave in Mumbai. Speaking post a state Congress core committee meeting, Patole clarified that while

Maha leaders assert dominance, Fadnavis takes jibe at Pawar

18 Aug 2023 08:50 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence in the leadership triumvirate comprising of himself, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar. During the ‘government at your doorstep’ program in Shirdi, Fadnavis remarked on the trio’s collaborative “working style,” claiming that it faced no competition. Fadnavis also responded

HC denies bail to man for promoting anti-India feelings

18 Aug 2023 08:49 AM IST

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed the bail plea of a Lashkar-e-Toiba associate, who was accused of waging war against the country and promoting acquisition of arms through various WhatsApp groups. Justice Pankaj Bhatia dismissed the bail application filed by Inamul Haq against whom an FIR was registered at Deoband

Landslides ravage Jakhan village, no fatalities reported

18 Aug 2023 08:45 AM IST

Landslides wreaked havoc in Jakhan village, situated 50 km from Dehradun, leading to the collapse of 15 houses and complete destruction of seven cowsheds, according to official statements released on Wednesday. Fortunately, despite the extensive damage, no loss of life was reported from this incident. Jakhan, part of the Madrasu