India

CM Nitish Kumar Announces Ex Gratia of Rs 4 Lakhs For Families of Deceased due to Lightning

12 Jul 2024 08:05 AM IST

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announced on Thursday a compensation of Rs 4 lakhs each for the families of four individuals who died due to lightning strikes in Siwan, Supaul, and Rohtas. In a post on X, Kumar expressed his condolences: “It is unfortunate that 2 people died in Siwan,

Ladakh MP meets FM Sitharaman, raises issues of development

12 Jul 2024 04:26 AM IST

Independent Ladakh MP Mohammad Hanifa Jan met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss several issues related to Ladakh. Jan told The Daily Gauradian, “I met the Finance Minister and discussed several issues related to Ladakh.” The meeting of the Ladakh prliamentarian with the Union Finance Minister took place on

Congress jibes govt over delay in setting up oil refinery plant in AP

12 Jul 2024 04:23 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday took a veiled dig at the central government over the delay in fulfilling the promise of an oil refinery and petrochemical complex in Andhra Pradesh that was originally a commitment made by Dr. Manmohan Singh’s Government in the Thirteenth Schedule of the Andhra Pradesh

Congress faces litmus test in Haryana over caste politics

12 Jul 2024 04:19 AM IST

The caste equation and politics over caste has always been a trump card for any political party. Sometimes it becomes the trump card while at other times it also becomes the achilies heel. This time Congress was able to play well using this caste card in Lok Sabha elections. It

Congress brainstorms changes in leadership

12 Jul 2024 04:15 AM IST

The Congress party has fastened its seat belt after acquiring victory on 99 seats in the Lok Sabha elections. Party leaders are contemplating new strategies and some wholesome changes are expected in the organisation soon. According to some sources, the party has started brainstorming and the changes might affect general

SC To Hear Kejriwal’s Plea Against ED Arrest On July 12

12 Jul 2024 03:48 AM IST

The Supreme Court will announce its judgment on Friday regarding Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest and remand by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the excise policy case. A bench headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna will deliver the verdict on July 12. The Supreme Court reserved its

Supreme Court To Welcome First Manipur Judge?

12 Jul 2024 00:18 AM IST

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the promotion of two distinguished judges to the highest court in the nation. The Collegium has proposed Justice Nongmeikapam Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, and Justice R. Mahadevan, Acting Chief Justice of the

Heroic Rescue: Traffic Cop And Locals Save Kids From Flooded School Bus In MP

11 Jul 2024 23:46 PM IST

In Katni district, heavy rains have caused significant disruptions, with widespread waterlogging affecting various parts of the city. One of the hardest-hit areas is a railway underbridge that became severely flooded, leading to a school bus getting stuck. The incident unfolded when the driver of a school bus, filled with

Watch: SpiceJet Employee Slaps CISF Officer At Jaipur Airport; Airline Denies Misconduct Claims

11 Jul 2024 22:45 PM IST

A controversial incident unfolded at Jaipur Airport on Thursday when a female SpiceJet security staff member allegedly slapped a male CISF personnel during a dispute over mandatory screening procedures. Following the altercation, the woman was arrested, and a case was registered against her. According to a senior CISF official, the

Pride In The Ride: A Mesmerizing Scene On Srinagar’s Foreshore

11 Jul 2024 22:16 PM IST

In the picturesque valley of Kashmir, four young cousins have come together to revive a beloved tradition: the heritage of horse-drawn carriages. Nestled at the foothills of the Zabarwan mountains and along the tranquil shores of Dal Lake, these dedicated individuals have worked tirelessly to bring their dream to life.

Central Offer 10% Reservation, Age Relaxations To Ex-Agniveers In CISF, BSF, RPF

11 Jul 2024 21:44 PM IST

In a significant move aimed at integrating ex-servicemen into central armed forces, several agencies including the CISF, BSF, and RPF have announced a special recruitment initiative for former Agniveer soldiers. Under the Agnipath recruitment scheme introduced in June 2022, these forces will reserve 10 percent of constable positions for ex-Agniveers.

Kerala Welcomes First Container Ship To India’s Largest Transshipment Port

11 Jul 2024 21:07 PM IST

Kerala’s Vizhinjam International Sea Port welcomed its inaugural container ship, ‘San Fernando,’ with grandeur as it arrived from China, marking a historic milestone for India’s largest transshipment hub. The 300-meter-long vessel received a ceremonial water salute from four tugs as it docked at Vizhinjam International Seaport Limited (VISL), ready to