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Congress Slams Govt After Lateral Entry Advertisement Cancelled

21 Aug 2024 01:48 AM IST

Soon after Department of Personnel and Training Jitendra Singh wrote to UPSC Chairman on canceling the Lateral Entry advertisement as per directions of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Congress hit back at government saying a letter from Minister to a Constitutional authority without a date and dubbed it as what

Congress Holds Brainstorming Meeting With Leaders Of Poll-Bound States

21 Aug 2024 01:46 AM IST

Eyeing a comeback in assembly polls following a good show in recently concluded Lok Sabha elections, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge held meeting with the state incharges and members of the Screening Committee to discuss the poll preparations on Monday evening. The meeting at the party headquarters was also attended by

Kharge, Rahul To Make 2-Day Visit To Jammu, Srinagar From Today

21 Aug 2024 01:44 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will be visiting Jammu and Kashmir, where the assembly elections will be held for the first time after abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of the state into union territories on Wednesday and Thursday to discuss

Ahead Of Assembly Polls, Posters Come Up In Gurugram, Karnal Targeting BJP

21 Aug 2024 01:40 AM IST

With the assembly elections inching closer, posters have surfaced in various places in Gurugram and Karnal districts sarcastically targeting the BJP’s ‘Non Stop Haryana’ campaign. The wall posters display slogans such as “Non Stop Haryana in Unemployment” and “Non Stop Haryana in Atrocities Against Women,” among others. These posters have

Haryana Polls: Conflict Between Kanda And Chautala Reaches Boiling Point

21 Aug 2024 01:38 AM IST

The escalating conflict between Haryana Power Minister Ranjit Singh Chautala and Haryana Lokhit Party president and Sirsa MLA Gopal Kanda has reached a critical juncture, with Chautala declaring his intention to contest the upcoming assembly elections from the Rania constituency — where Kanda has already announced his nephew as the

Bumper Harvest On Cards As Kharif Area jumps

21 Aug 2024 01:33 AM IST

India’s agricultural sector is set for a promising season, with the Ministry of Agriculture reporting a substantial increase in the area under kharif crops. This surge is expected to lead to a bumper harvest, bolstering food security and supporting the rural economy at a crucial time. According to the latest

Kiran Choudhary Named BJP Candidate For Rajya Sabha Polls

21 Aug 2024 01:31 AM IST

BJP has nominated 69-year-old Kiran Choudhary, a former Congress heavyweight, as its candidate for Haryana’s lone Rajya Sabha seat by-election slated for September 3. The decision was announced by party leader Kanwar Pal Gujjar after the BJP Legislative Party meeting. The central election committee of the BJP cleared her name

Lateral entry: UPSC Asked To cancel Advt

21 Aug 2024 01:28 AM IST

he government on Tuesday morning decided to withdraw its earlier order to recruit “talented and motivated Indian nationals” for 45 posts in the positions of joint secretary, director, and deputy secretary in 24 departments through lateral entry, a recruitment process which was to be conducted by the Union Public Service

Ujjwal Nikam Appointed As Prosecutor In Thane Sex Assault Cases: Key Facts

21 Aug 2024 01:03 AM IST

Ujjwal Nikam, a distinguished lawyer and Padma Shri awardee, has been appointed as the special public prosecutor in the Thane sex assault cases. Known for his work on high-profile cases, Nikam's career highlights include major terrorism and murder trials.

Tata Harrier Rams Toyota Fortuner Twice In Thane Road Rage Incident

21 Aug 2024 00:57 AM IST

A Tata Harrier SUV rammed a Toyota Fortuner twice in a road rage incident in Thane, Maharashtra. The distressing video shows a child screaming and a man being dragged by the Harrier.

CBI Discredits Fake Letter on Kolkata Rape-Murder Case Circulating Online

20 Aug 2024 23:30 PM IST

On Tuesday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) dismissed a fake letter circulating on social media regarding the ongoing investigation into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College in Kolkata. The letter, which has spread widely through platforms like WhatsApp, purports to be from

Badlapur Railway Station: 12 trains diverted and 30 local trains partially cancelled amid protest

20 Aug 2024 23:23 PM IST

Protests erupted at Badlapur railway station in Thane district on Tuesday, causing major disruptions to rail services. The demonstrations were sparked by the alleged sexual assault of two fourth-grade girls in Badlapur, Maharashtra, which has led to widespread outrage. As the situation escalated, with angry residents throwing stones at a