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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik rules out possibility of third front in upcoming Lok Sabha election

12 May 2023 10:09 AM IST

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Thursday ruled out the possibility of a ‘third front’ being formed to contest the next year’s Lok Sabha elections. The Chief Minister, who is in Delhi, was answering queries from reporters about the possibility of a third front in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

“We have an important partnership with India,” US Dept of State on PM Modi’s upcoming visit

12 May 2023 05:23 AM IST

Highlighting the partnership between the US and India, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, on Thursday (local time) said that they are looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country. “We very much look forward to hosting PM Modi and members of

SC says Delhi govt has executive powers over administration, Centre controls only 3 subjects

12 May 2023 03:09 AM IST

The Delhi government has legislative and executive powers over administration of services except for public order, police and land, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in a huge victory for the ruling AAP dispensation in its festering feud with the Centre. A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice D.Y.

Nitish, Pawar stress on unity, Naveen says no possibility of third front

12 May 2023 03:02 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and NCP president Sharad Pawar on Thursday discussed efforts to strengthen opposition unity ahead of next year’s Lok Sabha elections, the two leaders said. Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik ruled out the possibility of a ‘third front’ being formed to contest the next year’s

6 students including 3 girls die by suicide after results

12 May 2023 03:00 AM IST

Six students including three girls died allegedly by suicide in separate incidents in Nizamabad and Hyderabad after results of the Intermediate Public Examinations were announced, police said. The students took the extreme step within 24 hours after the declaration of Manabadi TS Inter Results 2023. As per officials, the deceased

Will Bhaijaan visit bail out Didi?

12 May 2023 02:59 AM IST

His latest release was “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan” this Eid. Sections of Bengal’s leading political party are now hoping that Salman Khan will live up to his billing and help the Trinamool Congress gain some traction with the Muslim electorate which, of late, has been spurning Didi’s advances.

Naxalite couple’s daughter clears Class 10 board exam, aspires to become doctor

12 May 2023 02:57 AM IST

When an 18-year-old girl in Chhattisgarh cleared her Class 10 state board examination, it was not an ordinary feat given the family background as her parents are active Naxalites, living their lives under the shadow of gun, but that did not deter the teenager from single-mindedly pursuing studies residing away

Hyundai Motor India Commits to Rs 20,000 Crore Investment in Tamil Nadu EV Project to Develop Sustainable EV Ecosystem by 2032

12 May 2023 02:42 AM IST

New Delhi, May 11 Hyundai Motor India to invest Rs 20,000 cr in Tamil Nadu EV project Hyundai Motor India has committed an investment of Rs 20 000 crore in Tamil Nadu for developing a sustainable new electric vehicle ecosystem over a long-term period spanning years 2023 to 2032 which includes

In Kolkata, Manipuris work together for peace in homeland

12 May 2023 02:31 AM IST

A week after ethnic violence ripped through Manipur leaving more than 60 people dead, thousands homeless, and thousands more evacuated, the situation is limping back to normalcy. While the State Government said curfew would be relaxed gradually in all districts and internet restored from May 13, Manipuris living in Kolkata,

Manipur violence seems pre-planned: Congress

12 May 2023 02:30 AM IST

The Congress on Thursday alleged that the Manipur violence seemed “pre-planned” and demanded immediate imposition of President’s Rule in the state to help restore peace and normalcy. Congress spokesperson and the party’s in-charge for Manipur, Bhakta Charan Das, also demanded compensation of Rs 20 lakh to the next of kin

Tagore’s Santiniketan recommended for inclusion in UNESCO world heritage list

12 May 2023 02:30 AM IST

Santiniketan, the place where Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore built Visva-Bharati over a century ago, has been recommended for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List by an international advisory body, Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy said. India has been striving for long to get a UNESCO tag for

Assam launches cashless healthcare scheme, to benefit 26 lakh families

12 May 2023 02:28 AM IST

The Assam government launched a healthcare scheme, offering cashless medical treatment up to Rs 5 lakh per family per year. The scheme is aimed at promoting accessible and affordable healthcare, and will initially cover around 26 lakh families, an official statement said. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the ‘Ayushman