India

SP faces Internal discord, shifting alliances ahead of 2024 polls

10 Aug 2023 09:28 AM IST

As preparations intensify for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections, political parties are actively devising their strategies. Amidst this fervour, significant rifts and realignments are unfolding within various political factions. In an unexpected twist within the Samajwadi Party (SP) of Uttar Pradesh, a substantial division has emerged, dealing a blow

Odisha Police arrests 21 poachers, seizes 165 firearms in Tiger Reserve drive

10 Aug 2023 09:27 AM IST

To make Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district free from illegal activities and poaching, Odisha Police during a special drive arrested 21 poachers and seized 165 firearms from their possession. This was stated by Odisha Director General of Police (DGP) S K Bansal during a review meeting with the

‘VIP darshan’ at Chintpurni, free facility for MLAs, MPs, senior citizens

10 Aug 2023 09:22 AM IST

Devotees can have ‘VIP darshan’ at Maa Chintpurni temple in Una district after paying a fee of Rs 1,100 for a group of five, the first temple to offer such a facility in Himachal Pradesh. Devotees who avail themselves of the facility don’t have to stand in the queue for

Haryana govt takes action against irrigation officers

10 Aug 2023 09:21 AM IST

The Haryana Government has taken action against four officers of the Irrigation Department for dereliction of duty during the floods caused by excessive water levels in the Yamuna River passing through the Haryana region. Action has been taken against these officers after the report of an inquiry committee. This committee

Panchayat heads issue letters ‘banning’ Muslim traders

10 Aug 2023 09:20 AM IST

Letters purportedly written by some panchayat heads in Haryana’s Mahendergarh, Rewari, and Jhajjar districts “banning” Muslim traders from their villages have surfaced online amid communal tension in parts of the state. The almost identical letters, supposedly written by some sarpanches in these districts in recent days, cite the violence in

HSSC’s CET test draws flak for question repetition

10 Aug 2023 09:18 AM IST

The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) is under the scanner. The Commission has become a laughing stock due to the repetition of 41 questions in the Common Eligibility Test (CET) screening test for 32,000 Class III posts. While the Commission is studying the mistake at its own level, legal opinion

Congress eyes BJP’s urban vote bank for upcoming polls

10 Aug 2023 09:16 AM IST

The Congress, which is preparing for the elections in Haryana, will now pay special attention to the urban voters. Many leaders raised the issue of linking the townspeople with the party in the high-level meeting of the Congress held in New Delhi on Monday. The meeting, chaired by Congress President

Delhi CM thanks Manmohan Singh, Kharge, Rahul for support on GNCTD

10 Aug 2023 09:13 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday thanked former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and several other leaders for their support in rejecting and voting against the GNCTD (Amendment) Bill, 2023. “I write to you expressing gratitude on behalf of the 2 crore people of Delhi for your party’s support in

Registration of electric vehicles restarted in Delhi with subsidy benefits

10 Aug 2023 09:09 AM IST

Delhi Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot announced on Wednesday that the registration of electric vehicles has been restarted and shared that the subsidy benefits of the existing policy will continue till a new one is notified. The Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy was released on August 7, 2020, and according to clause

Delhi Fire Services has best equipment, people in safe hands: Minister

10 Aug 2023 09:07 AM IST

The Delhi government’s fire department has the “best equipment” to fight fire incidents, Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot said on Wednesday, and he assured people in the national capital that they are in “safe hands”. Gahlot was attending an event organised by the Delhi Fire Services that showcased the modern equipment

Uttarakhand CM advises weather checks amid heavy rains

10 Aug 2023 08:17 AM IST

In the wake of relentless rainfall causing significant flooding in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has advised residents and Char Dham pilgrims to be wary of the evolving weather conditions. The CM acknowledged that various regions in the state are submerged due to incessant rains. He highlighted the state’s

Hmar Inpui endorses UNC rally, urges swift tribal resolutions

10 Aug 2023 08:16 AM IST

Hmar Inpui, the paramount tribal body representing the Hmar community in Manipur, declared its solidarity with the United Naga Council’s (UNC) rally. The rally, scheduled for August 9, 2023, is set to span across all Naga-inhabited regions in the state. In an official communique, Hmar Inpui urged the Central government