India

HC Asks TMC Govt To Clear Stand On ‘Threat Culture’ In Medical Colleges

28 Sep 2024 01:30 AM IST

The Calcutta High Court has asked the West Bengal government to respond to serious allegations about a threat culture in state-run medical colleges and hospitals. This directive follows a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by a doctor and a social worker, who reported instances of bribery, corruption, sexual harassment, and

Paddy Procurement Starts Early In Haryana Amid Farmer Unrest

28 Sep 2024 01:25 AM IST

Responding to growing protests from farmers, the Haryana government has successfully advanced the paddy procurement season to September 27, instead of the initially scheduled October 1. This move follows the Centre’s approval, kick-starting the paddy procurement process for the year 2024-25 on Friday, a significant development for the poll-bound state.

BJP Wins Polls Held For Lone Vacant Slot In MCD Panel

28 Sep 2024 01:21 AM IST

The BJP won the last vacant seat of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi’s 18-member Standing Committee unopposed on Friday as the councillors of the ruling AAP and Congress boycotted the election. The election for the 18-member Standing Committee took place in the absence of Delhi Mayor Dr. Shelly Oberoi, following

Shah Questions Cong Record On Agriculture

28 Sep 2024 01:18 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a sharp attack on the Congress at election rallies in poll-bound Haryana, accusing the grand old party of running a corrupt regime before the BJP came to power in the state. Shah’s rally, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s charges, focused on the alleged “dealers,

Ujjain: Heavy Rains Cause Mahakal Temple Boundary Wall Collapse; 2 Dead, Several Feared Trapped

27 Sep 2024 21:31 PM IST

Two people have been killed in the collapse of the boundary wall of Mahakal Temple amid relentless rainfall in Ujjain on Friday evening, PTI reports. Though it is feared that many people may be buried under the debris, the number of casualties could not be confirmed. Rescue operations are underway

Ladoo Raw: Chandrababu Naidu and Jagan Reddy Clash Over Cancelled Tirupati Temple Visit

27 Sep 2024 21:25 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has refuted claims made by YSR Congress president Jagan Mohan Reddy, accusing the latter of spreading false information about being blocked from visiting the Tirumala temple. Naidu denied any obstruction by his government, challenging Reddy to present evidence of such notices. “Did anyone stop

“Bhrashtachar Ke Bhaijaan…”: BJP Targets Congress Over Alleged MUDA Scam

27 Sep 2024 18:54 PM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) intensified its criticism of the Karnataka Congress on Friday, alleging that the party is attempting to shield itself from scrutiny related to the alleged MUDA “scam.” BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla labeled Congress as “Bhrashtachar Ke Bhaijaan,” suggesting that they have shifted focus from governance to

Kerala Confirms Second Mpox Case; Health Minister Issues Important Warning

27 Sep 2024 17:38 PM IST

Kerala reported its second confirmed case of Mpox on Friday, prompting Health Minister Veena George to urge individuals displaying symptoms to seek immediate medical treatment. The Health Minister held a high-level meeting to assess the situation and emphasized that preventive measures are being strengthened. She announced that a contact list

Haryana Assembly Polls: Congress Expels 13 Leaders for Anti-Party Activities

27 Sep 2024 17:31 PM IST

In a significant move just days before the Haryana Assembly elections, the Congress party announced on Friday that it has suspended 13 of its leaders for six years due to alleged anti-party activities. This decision comes as a stern measure to curb indiscipline within the party ranks ahead of the

“He is bad in Mathematics”: Nadda Responds to Omar Abdullah’s Claim of Low Voter Turnout in J&K Polls

27 Sep 2024 17:23 PM IST

Union Minister JP Nadda on Friday responded to National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah’s remarks blaming the central government for a ‘lower voter turnout’ in the second phase of the Jammu and Kashmir assembly elections. Addressing a press conference, Nadda dismissed Abdullah’s claim and stated, “He is bad in mathematics.”

Muda Scam: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah Named As Primary Accused In Lokayukta FIR

27 Sep 2024 17:14 PM IST

On Friday, the Karnataka Lokayukta Police filed an FIR, naming Chief Minister Siddaramaiah as the first accused in the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam. This significant development comes just 48 hours after a special court for elected representatives in Bengaluru directed the Mysuru Lokayukta SP to file an

“Dealers, dalals and damads used to rule Haryana”: Shah

27 Sep 2024 16:56 PM IST

Home Minister Amit Shah, speaking at a gathering in Rewari, Haryana, on Friday, praised the BJP government’s achievements and highlighted the implementation of significant initiatives like the purchase of 24 crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP) and the fulfillment of the One Rank-One Pension (OROP) scheme. He lauded Prime