India

Delhi govt to start energy audit to save electricity: Atishi

12 Aug 2023 09:20 AM IST

The Delhi government will undertake an energy audit of all its buildings having sanctioned a load of 500 KW and above as well as street lights by certified auditors from the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Power Minister Atishi said on Friday. The audit will pinpoint areas of excessive power usage

Court grants 10-day to Jagdish Tytler to examine documents

12 Aug 2023 09:19 AM IST

A Delhi court on Friday granted 10 days to Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, an accused in the Pul Bangash killings during the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, to examine the documents handed over to him by the CBI, including the charge sheet in the case. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Vidhi Gupta Anand

15 cyber police stations set up in Delhi to counter new crime trends: HC told

12 Aug 2023 09:18 AM IST

Fifteen cyber police stations have been established in each district of the national capital to combat emerging cyber crime trends, the city police have told the Delhi High Court. Delhi police, in reply to a PIL, said cyber crimes can be easily reported online as well as through facilitation number

23 MCD school students rushed to hospital amid gas leak in Inderpuri

12 Aug 2023 09:17 AM IST

Twenty-three students of a MCD school in Inderpuri have been hospitalised on Friday as they got ill soon after lunchtime. They were taken to the nearest RML hospital. It looks like students got sick due to a gas leak near the school. The MCD officials informed us that 23 students

Parliament clears bills to levy 28 per cent GST on e-gaming

12 Aug 2023 09:15 AM IST

Parliament approved amendments to the Central and Integrated GST laws on Friday to levy a 28 per cent tax on the full face value of bets in online gaming, casinos, and horse racing clubs. The Central GST (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Integrated GST (Amendment) Bill, 2023, piloted by Finance

AAP MP arrives in Parliament in chains to protest his suspension

12 Aug 2023 09:14 AM IST

AAP MP Sushil Kumar Rinku came to the Parliament complex in chains on Friday to protest against his suspension from the Lok Sabha and that of his party colleagues Sanjay Singh and Raghav Chadha from the Rajya Sabha. “Democracy in the country is in danger today. The central government has

Rajya Sabha bids goodbye to retiring MPs

12 Aug 2023 09:13 AM IST

The Rajya Sabha on Friday bid farewell to five members, including BJP leader Jugalsinh Lokhandwala, who will retire on August 18, and recalled their contribution to the House. Out of the nine retiring members, four have been re-elected, and the House will miss the presence of the other five members,

Monsoon session: Lok Sabha registers 45% productivity, 63% in Rajya Sabha

12 Aug 2023 09:11 AM IST

Both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on Friday, bringing an end to the monsoon session that registered total productivity of 45 per cent in the Lower House and 63 per cent in the Upper House. While addressing a press briefing here, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi said

India advises citizens: Exit violence-stricken Niger

12 Aug 2023 09:09 AM IST

Due to escalating violence following a recent coup in Niger, the Indian government on Friday urged its citizens in Niger to evacuate urgently. About 250 Indians currently reside in Niger, which has experienced widespread unrest and violence since last month’s political upheaval, official sources confirmed. The Ministry of External Affairs,

Ajit Pawar’s NCP faction plans to boost grassroots connect

12 Aug 2023 09:08 AM IST

In a bid to strengthen its grassroots presence, the Ajit Pawar-led NCP faction, a key ruling ally in Maharashtra, has unveiled plans for ‘janata durbars’ and district-wise tours. The decision was shared post a meeting headed by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, gathering NCP ministers, party luminaries, and followers in

‘India’s rise unstoppable,’ declares Vice President Dhankhar

12 Aug 2023 09:07 AM IST

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar proclaimed India’s unstoppable ascent on Friday as he inaugurated the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ bike rally, initiated from Pragati Maidan and concluding at Major Dhyan Chand stadium. The rally, a precursor to the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ initiative from August 13 to 15, encourages Indians to hoist

UK announces new funding to tackle Khalistan terror

12 Aug 2023 09:06 AM IST

In a significant development marking the diplomatic victory of India, the UK government has expedited efforts to tackle pro-Khalistan extremism. The British government has started working on a more comprehensive strategy to combat Khalistani terror. As part of the efforts, the UK government has allocated new funds to enhance the