India

PM set to distribute 70,000 jobs at nationwide Rozgar Mela

22 Jul 2023 09:06 AM IST

In an anticipated move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be distributing over 70,000 appointment letters to fresh recruits this coming Saturday, making the announcement via video conferencing, according to an official statement from his office. The event, dubbed the Rozgar Mela, will take place at 44 distinct locations throughout India,

Manipur repeats in West Bengal: Letter petition in SC, request to take suo motu cognizance

22 Jul 2023 08:55 AM IST

A lawyer, Vineet Jindal, wrote a letter to Chief Justice of the Supreme Court requesting action in an incident in which TMC workers stripped a woman candidate of Gram Sabha in Howrah of West Bengal. In this letter petition, advocate Jindal stated that he would like to draw lordship’s attention

‘Centre is ready and willing to discuss all issues with regard to law and order’ says Rajnath in Loksabha

21 Jul 2023 12:59 PM IST

Amid the din from the Opposition benches on the demand for discussion on the Manipur violence, Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday assured all members in the Lok Sabha that the Centre was ready and willing to discuss all issues with regard to law and order in the Northeast state.

Telangana Govt considering Rs 1 lakh financial aid program for minorities; BJP alleges appeasement

21 Jul 2023 12:45 PM IST

According to State Minister Harish Rao, the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) administration in Telangana is thinking about giving minority communities a financial aid package of Rs 1 lakh. Harish Rao, Telangana’s health and finance minister, announced on Thursday that the state would soon introduce a program to offer minorities financial

Delhi: Yamuna drops below danger mark, water level currently at 205.25 mt

21 Jul 2023 11:38 AM IST

On Friday morning, the water level at the Yamuna River in the capital city fell below the danger level. According to the Central Water Commission’s most recent report, the Yamuna’s water level on Friday morning at the Old Railway Bridge was measured at 205.25 meters. The level recorded on Friday

16 killed, many injured in Raigad landslide in Maharashtra

21 Jul 2023 11:29 AM IST

At least 16 people were killed in a major landslide that hit Irshalwadi village in Khalapur tehsil in Maharashtra’s Raigad district on Wednesday due to torrential rains, officials said. The National Disaster Response Force had to halt search operations on Thursday evening due to rain. “16 killed and several people

Lok Sabha adjourned till 12 noon amid opposition protests on Manipur situation

21 Jul 2023 11:26 AM IST

Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Friday following protests by opposition MPs over their demand for a discussion on the situation in Manipur by suspending other business of the day. Soon after the House met for the day, opposition MPs were on their feet demanding discussion on the

EAM Jaishankar calls on Sri Lankan President Wickremesinghe

21 Jul 2023 11:24 AM IST

Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar on Thursday met with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is on a two-day official visit to India, and expressed confidence that his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will strengthen the relationship between the two countries. “Honoured to call on President Ranil Wickremesinghe

All seven NCP Nagaland MLAs extend support to Ajit Pawar

21 Jul 2023 11:23 AM IST

In another setback for Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar, all the seven NCP MLAs in in Nagaland have sent a letter of support to the Ajit Pawar faction of the party. NCP Nagaland president Vanthungo Odyuo has confirmed that all the seven NCP MLAs in the north-eastern state

Maharashtra landslides claim lives, local mountaineers assist rescues

21 Jul 2023 09:53 AM IST

In a tragic twist of fate, local mountaineers, traditionally welcomed by residents, have emerged as first responders following a devastating landslide in Maharashtra’s Irshalwadi, Raigad district. The unexpected calamity in a region not traditionally prone to such events claimed 16 lives and caused significant property damage. Mountaineering clubs like Khopoli’s

Congress slams BJP’s accusations of poor governance

21 Jul 2023 09:50 AM IST

Congress leader Govind Singh Dotasra has refuted the BJP’s attempts to discredit the Rajasthan government, dismissing accusations of escalating crime, corruption, and poor governance as election-year tactics. He made these statements at a press conference, expressing confidence that the BJP’s efforts would not succeed. Dotasra pointed out that BJP leaders,

UPSC directs Haryana to include Manoj Yadav in DGP selection panel

21 Jul 2023 09:45 AM IST

In surprising developments in the ongoing selection process for the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Haryana, the UPSC has directed the state government to list 1988 batch IPS officer Manoj Yadav as part of the candidate list for the position that comprises senior IPS officers candidates for the