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India recognised as responsible development partner: Murmu

09 Jun 2023 01:24 AM IST

President Droupadi Murmu has said that India is recognised as a responsible development partner and a voice of the Global South on the global stage, reflecting the country’s quest towards becoming a leading power. Addressing the Indian community in the Serbian capital on Wednesday, she also said that new infrastructure

CAQM issues new guidelines to check air pollution in Delhi, NCR

09 Jun 2023 01:22 AM IST

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) issued fresh guidelines to prevent, control, and decrease air pollution caused by diesel generator (DG) sets in the National Capital Region (NCR). The commission has directed all sectors in the NCR, including industrial, commercial, residential, and office establishments, for effective adoption of the

Kejriwal’s address disrupted amid ‘Modi, Modi slogans

09 Jun 2023 01:21 AM IST

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s address at the inauguration of the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University’s East Delhi campus on Thursday was interrupted by chants of “Modi, Modi”, with the ruling AAP accusing the BJP of creating a ruckus at the event. In a swipe at those who interrupted him, the

Himachal government ‘committed’ to fostering economic development

09 Jun 2023 01:20 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday held extensive discussions with stakeholders of several industries, including the tourism sector and said the government is committed to supporting the early implementation of projects and fostering economic development in the state. The Chief Minister stressed the importance of adapting to

Apex gurudwara body objects to ‘Gadar 2’ scene

09 Jun 2023 01:19 AM IST

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has raised strong objections to the shooting of a scene from the Sunny Deol-starrer “Gadar 2” on the premises of a gurdwara. The general secretary of the apex gurdwara body, Gurcharan Singh Grewal, said the movie’s hero and heroine can be seen in a particular

ED seizes assets worth Rs 1 crore of ex-Punjab Police inspector

09 Jun 2023 01:16 AM IST

Assets worth more than Rs 1.32 crore of a former Punjab Police inspector have been attached under the anti-money laundering law for alleged corruption while probing a case against a drug smuggler, the ED said on Thursday. The agency said a provisional order has been issued under the Prevention of

Goal to make people’s lives happier’: CM Khattar

09 Jun 2023 01:15 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar interacted with constituents in the Hisar Lok Sabha constituency on Thursday. The Chief Minister, along with several senior officials in his government, has been holding interactions with citizens at his residence Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh to ensure prompt and effective redressals for any

Punjab has denied Haryana’s interests for decades: Speaker Gupta

09 Jun 2023 01:13 AM IST

Haryana Assembly speaker Gyan Chand Gupta on Thursday stated that the state of Punjab has denied Haryana’s interests and rights for decades. This statement comes as Haryana is demanding affiliation for its colleges under Panjab University, Chandigarh (PU). This, the government claims is being done so that students from Haryana

Governor Purohit seeks surgical strikes against drug trafficking

09 Jun 2023 01:12 AM IST

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Thursday said surgical strikes should be conducted against Pakistan to teach it a lesson as he accused the neighbouring country of pushing drugs into the Indian territory. Purohit also commended the Punjab government over its many drug seizures and tackling drones that are being used

AP CM flags off 516 e-autorickshaws for waste collection

09 Jun 2023 01:11 AM IST

Aimed at turning Andhra Pradesh into a clean and environment-friendly state, Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday flagged off 516 garbage collection electronic autorickshaws for select municipalities. He flagged off the e-autorickshaws costing Rs 21 crore at his camp office in Tadepalli for 36 municipalities across the

SIT to file charge sheet soon in TSPSC paper leak case

09 Jun 2023 01:09 AM IST

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Hyderabad Police, probing the leak of question paper of State Public Service Commission, is expected to file a charge sheet in the case soon. A total of 50 people, including some employees of Telangana State Public Service Commission (TSPSC), few candidates, have been arrested

Karnataka Minister: School textbook revision this year

09 Jun 2023 01:08 AM IST

Karnataka Primary and Secondary Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa on Thursday said revision of school textbooks will be done this year itself in the interest of the students. He said the matter will be soon placed before the Cabinet to seek its consent. The Congress in its poll manifesto had promised