India

Three-Wheeler Registration Ban Implemented In Agartala Municipal Corporation

05 Jul 2024 04:56 AM IST

Tripura Transport Minister Sushanta Chowdhury announced on Thursday that new registrations of three-wheelers are prohibited within the Agartala Municipal Corporation area, citing the welfare of city residents as the primary concern. According to Chowdhury, this measure was necessary to alleviate severe traffic congestion that has hindered vehicle movement in the

Fed up by Governor’s inaction, Bengal Speaker calls special session

05 Jul 2024 02:15 AM IST

Fed up with the Governor’s inaction and non-cooperation, the West Bengal Speaker today hit back by convening a special session of the State Assembly. Speaker Biman Banerjee, alluding to the impasse created by the running feud between the Mamata Banerjee Government and Governor CV Ananda Bose, said: “If someone thinks

HC to hear Governor’s defamation case against Mamata on July 10

05 Jul 2024 02:12 AM IST

The Calcutta High Court said on Thursday that it will hear the defamation suit filed by West Bengal Governor C V Ananda Bose against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on July 10. During an administrative meeting in the state secretariat, Banerjee had on June 27 said “Women have informed me they

Kharge slams PM Modi over inflation, says BJP should put a stop on it

05 Jul 2024 01:56 AM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue of inflation saying that he gives speeches for over two and half hours whereas he can’t speak two and half words for inflation. He also urged the government to stop snatching bread from the people’s plage

Day after joining Cong, BRS leader resigns as RS MP

05 Jul 2024 01:52 AM IST

A day after Bharath Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader K Keshava Rao joined Congress, he resigned as Rajya Sabha MP on Thursday. Rao on Thursday sent his resignation to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. In his letter to the Chairman, Rao wrote, “I hereby submit my resignation from Membership of Rajya

Jairam slams govt over fresh report on air pollution

05 Jul 2024 01:49 AM IST

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday raised concerns over air pollution after a report which highlighted that it is killing tens of thousands of Indians every year. In a statement, Ramesh, who is also the party’s general secretary and communication incharge said, “Unchecked air pollution is killing tens of thousands

Battle over truth and lies likely to extend into Budget Session

05 Jul 2024 01:46 AM IST

The tradition of Congress and BJP being at logger heads seems to carry on since ages. Now in the 18th Lok Sabha this trend was witnessed quite apparently. The first special session of the 18th Lok Sabha provided many insights into future politics. The government’s and opposition’s firm stances made

RAHUL INTERACTS WITH LABOURERS DURING HIS VISIT TO GTB NAGAR

05 Jul 2024 01:44 AM IST

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday again surprised people as he made a sudden visit to labour chowk in the GTB Nagar area of the national capital and interacted with daily wage labourers and spent some time working with them at a construction site. According to party leaders, Rahul Gandhi

Assam Floods: Death Toll Hits 52, Over 21 Lakh Affected Across 29 Districts

05 Jul 2024 00:07 AM IST

The flood situation in Assam has reached a critical point, with the death toll rising to 52 and approximately 21.13 lakh people affected across 29 districts in the second wave of flooding. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that six people died in the last 24 hours, bringing

Rahul Gandhi To Visit Hathras On July 5 Post Stampede Tragedy

04 Jul 2024 23:43 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, is scheduled to visit Hathras on July 5 in response to the stampede that claimed the lives of 121 people, according to party officials. Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai informed PTI that Gandhi will also meet with the

BCCI Presents Rs 125 Crore Cheque To Team India

04 Jul 2024 22:28 PM IST

BCCI office bearers on Thursday presented Team India with a cheque of Rs 125 crore at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Previously, BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) secretary Jay Shah took to X to announce the prize money of Rs 125 crores for India after the T20 World

India’s Biggest Lab-Grown Diamond Sold: All You Need To Know

04 Jul 2024 22:24 PM IST

The largest lab-grown diamond in India has been sold by Bengaluru-based Krishniah Chetty Group of Jewellers. The remarkable 20.06-carat emerald-cut gem, featuring an F colour and VS1 clarity, exemplifies beauty, innovation, and sustainability, according to an official statement. This exceptional diamond was sold under the group’s new sub-brand, crash.club, which