India

VDGs in Vulnerable Regions to Get Advanced Weaponry, MHA gave approval

30 Jul 2024 07:25 AM IST

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the replacement of obsolete .303 rifles with semi-automatic weapons for Village Defence Group (VDG) members. Additionally, the recruitment of more VDGs, especially youth, in terrorist-vulnerable areas has been sanctioned. Officials confirmed to that some VDG members have already received semi-automatic weapons,

Punjab’s daughters exploited by relatives in Gulf countries through false promises

30 Jul 2024 06:21 AM IST

Punjab’s daughters are falling into the traps woven by their own relatives in Gulf countries. Their relatives are putting a price on family ties. Girls from poor families in Punjab are lured by relatives through sweet talking and dreams of a bright future, leading them and their parents to build

Harsimrat Kaur Badal demands CBI probe into ICDS corruption

30 Jul 2024 06:16 AM IST

Senior Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal demanded initiation of a CBI probe into corruption in the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme in Punjab under which supplementary nutrition is provided to pregnant and lactating mothers and children through Anganwadi workers. While raising the issue

CM Mann inaugurates new railway overbridge in Dinanagar

30 Jul 2024 06:12 AM IST

The newly constructed overbridge aims to streamline traffic and provide infrastructural boost. To streamline traffic in the historic city of Dinanagar, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann inaugurated the newly built railway overbridge near Dinanagar Railway Station on the Amritsar-Pathankot railway section on Monday, dedicating it to the people. By

Rainfall brings relief to Kashmir valley amid record high temperatures

30 Jul 2024 06:06 AM IST

Most parts of the Kashmir Valley, including Srinagar, experienced rainfall on Monday, bringing relief to residents after a prolonged spell of dry, hot, and humid weather. While the rain provided much-needed relief, Srinagar recorded its hottest minimum temperature at 24.8°C during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, marking the

Court denies bail to alleged kingpin in JKSSB exam paper leak case

30 Jul 2024 06:03 AM IST

A special court here on Monday rejected the bail application of the alleged ‘kingpin’ in the 2022 JKSSB sub-inspector recruitment exam paper leak case, stating that “money laundering is a serious threat not only to the financial system of the country but also to the global economy at large.” The

Tensions rise in Jammu after alleged police brutality claims life

30 Jul 2024 05:57 AM IST

A 27-year-old man died under mysterious circumstances after allegedly being beaten up by police, leading to protests by his relatives and neighbors here on Monday, official sources reported. Shubam Sharma, a resident of the Bantalab locality on the outskirts of Jammu, was playing cricket near his house when a police

Congress accuses BJP of ruling Jammu & Kashmir by proxy, slams new powers for Lieutenant Governor

30 Jul 2024 05:53 AM IST

Bharat Singh Solanki, the Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir affairs in-charge, accused the BJP-led NDA Government at the Centre of attempting to rule Jammu and Kashmir by “proxy” and avoiding assembly elections by significantly increasing the powers of the Lieutenant Governor. Earlier this month, the Centre enhanced the authority of the

MP Thakur highlights Union Budget as Chandigarh faces bankruptcy

30 Jul 2024 05:42 AM IST

Recently, the central government presented the Union Budget. Himachal MP Anurag Thakur addressed the media about the budget’s achievements at the Chandigarh BJP office on Sunday. He praised the budget, stating that it benefits everyone in the community. However, he did not address the ongoing financial crisis of the Chandigarh

Modi Government provides MSP to FARMERS; ‘Punjab Misleading Them’

30 Jul 2024 05:40 AM IST

MP Anurag Thakur lauds the Union Budget’s record capital expenditure and targeted investments in infrastructure, education, and rural development. Former Union Minister and current MP Anurag Thakur praised the Union Budget, highlighting a threefold increase in the budget size over the past ten years. He emphasized significant jumps in capital

Former MLA Khiladi Lal Bairwa resigns from BJP

30 Jul 2024 05:17 AM IST

Former MLA Khiladi Lal Bairwa has resigned from his primary membership in the BJP, highlighting a growing discontent within the party. Ahead of the Lok Sabha and Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party welcomed leaders from various parties, including many from the Congress. However, these leaders are now beginning to

The matter of atrocities on Dalits echoes in the House, former CM raises alarm on social media

30 Jul 2024 05:11 AM IST

The matter of Dalit atrocities echoed in the Rajasthan Assembly during Zero Hour on Monday. During this, the MLAs of the opposition came to the well and raised slogans. At the same time, the ruling party alleged that when the Congress was in power, Dalits were tortured more. Today, the