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"India will contribute one million dollars to UNESCO World Heritage Centre": PM Modi

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 9:11:22 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that India will contribute one million dollars to the UNESCO World Heritage Centre to provide support for heritage conservation in countries, especially of the Global South. ... read..

PM Modi arrives at Bharat Mandapam to inaugurate session of World Heritage Committee

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 8:41:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived at the Bharat Mandapam to inaugurate the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee. ... read..

"If helpless individuals from Bangladesh knock on West Bengal's door, we will provide shelter," says CM Mamata Banerjee on Bangladesh protests

Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 21, 2024 8:41:38 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) Supremo Mamata Banerjee on Sunday said that her government would provide shelter to individuals from Bangladesh who seek refuge, amidst ongoing protests in the neighbouring country. ... read..

"Bharti finding it difficult to digest defeat," says Bansuri Swaraj after Somnath Bharti challenges her LS poll win in HC

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 8:41:34 PM IST

A day after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Somnath Bharti challenged the victory of BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj in the Lok Sabha elections 2024 on the grounds of alleged corrupt practices, Swaraj said that she would stand firm against the allegations. ... read..

"Why is Haryana in bad condition for the past 10 years?" asks Deepender Hooda

Rewari (Haryana) | July 21, 2024 8:41:32 PM IST

Congress leader Deepender Hooda on Sunday participated in a roadshow under the 'Haryana Maange Hisab' campaign in Rewari district of Haryana. ... read..

Kejriwal govt releases Rs 100 crore for its funded colleges of Delhi University in second quarter

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 8:41:25 PM IST

The Kejriwal government has released about Rs 100 crore for its funded colleges of Delhi University in the second quarter as well. Higher education minister Atishi has approved the release of the second quarter installment of these 12 funded colleges, the ... read..

"Swami Avimukteshwaranand is fake; Congress backing him": Swami Govindananda Saraswati Maharaj

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 8:11:27 PM IST

Swami Sri Govindananda Saraswati Maharaj of the Jyotirmath Trust on Sunday came out strongly against Swami Avimukteshwaranand labelling him a "fake baba" and alleging that he has the backing of the Congress party. ... read..

"Sharad Pawar institutionalised corruption, biggest mastermind": Amit Shah at BJP's Maharashtra conclave

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 21, 2024 8:11:26 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched sharp attacks on former Union Minister and Nationalist Congress Party (Sharad Chandra Pawar) supremo Sharad Pawar over corruption accusing him of "institutionalising" corruption. ... read..

Maharashtra: Amit Shah calls MVA "Aurangzeb fan club", Uddhav Thackeray "club leader"

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 21, 2024 8:11:24 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hit out at the opposition alliance in Maharashtra, the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) referring to it as "Aurangzeb fan club" and alleged that Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray is the club leader. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Lucknow Police makes extensive security arrangements for Kanwar Yatra

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 21, 2024 8:11:23 PM IST

Ahead of the first Monday of the Sawan Shivratri festival, the Lucknow Police has made extensive security arrangements, including the use of CCTV cameras. ... read..

NCB busts interstate drug cartel, arrests three traffickers

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 21, 2024 8:11:21 PM IST

In a precise operation, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Mumbai on Sunday arrested three drug traffickers and recovered 3,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup (CBCS). ... read..

Himachal govt expands green belt areas in Shimla for environmental conservation

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 21, 2024 7:41:33 PM IST

To enhance greenery and promote environmental conservation, the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government has amended the Shimla Development Plan, aiming to expand the Green Belt Area within the Shimla Planning Area, encompassing both the town and its suburbs. ... read..

"Approx 1 lakh Agniveers enrolled in Army, 70,000 already posted in units": AG Lt Gen CB Ponappa

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 7:41:31 PM IST

Indian Army's Adjutant General Lt Gen C B Ponnappa on Sunday said that that one lakh Agniveers have been enrolled in the force till now and around 70,000 of them have been posted to the units. ... read..

Karnataka minister hopes there would be no discrimination against state in union budget

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | July 21, 2024 7:41:26 PM IST

Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said he hoped there would not be any discrimination against the state in the union budget as Karnataka is one of the biggest financial contributors to the Centre. ... read..

Amit Shah accuses Congress of spreading "misconception" on reservation, calls MVA "Aurangzeb fan club"

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 21, 2024 7:41:25 PM IST

Bus overturns near Uttarakhand's Almora, six injured

Almora (Uttarakhand) | July 21, 2024 7:41:21 PM IST

Six people were injured when a bus they were travelling in overturned on a road near Uttarakhand's Almora district on Sunday, police said. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Over 5,500 police personnel deployed ahead of Kanwar Yatra, area divided into zones, super zones

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | July 21, 2024 7:11:28 PM IST

Ahead of the Kanwar Yatra 2024, which is scheduled to start on Monday, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Haridwar Parmendra Dobhal said that the entire Kanwar Mela area has been divided into 14 super zones and 35 zones. ... read..

'Hundreds dead, people will teach lesson': Mallikarjun Kharge warns BJP-led NDA on train accidents

Bengaluru (Karnakata) | July 21, 2024 6:41:40 PM IST

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday criticized the BJP-led NDA government for recent train accidents, saying that the government should address the issue or face public consequences. ... read..

Kerala an 'incubator' of viruses, but can deal with Nipah effectively, says Shashi Tharoor

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | July 21, 2024 6:41:36 PM IST

Reacting to the recent outbreak of Nipah virus in Kerala, Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said on Sunday that the state had become an "incubator" of many viruses, but he was confident Kerala could effectively deal with the infection. ... read..

All-party meet: Rajnath Singh appeals to Opposition to maintain sanctity of the Parliament ahead of Budget Session

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 6:41:33 PM IST

A meeting of the Central government with floor leaders of all political parties was held under the Chairmanship of Union Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh on Sunday, before the commencement of the Budget Session of Parliament. ... read..

Mumbai police issue advisory amid heavy rains, urges citizens to avoid visiting coastal areas

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 21, 2024 6:41:29 PM IST

The Mumbai Police issued an advisory on Sunday, asking citizens to avoid going out in coastal areas in view of the heavy rainfall in the city. ... read..

Gunotsav-2025 to be held in over 45,600 schools in 35 districts of Assam next year

Guwahati (Assam) | July 21, 2024 6:41:26 PM IST

Gunotsav-2025 will be held in over 45,600 schools in 35 districts of Assam from January 6 to February 9 next year, Assam Education Minister said. ... read..

BSF steps up vigilance amid law-and-order concerns in Bangladesh

Agartala (Tripura) | July 21, 2024 6:11:30 PM IST

In response to the worsening law and order situation in Bangladesh, the Border Security Force (BSF) has heightened its operational preparedness along the India-Bangladesh border. ... read..

BSF chief reviews operational readiness at Jammu International Border

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 5:41:30 PM IST

In light of the recent terrorist attacks within a month in the Jammu region, which have raised significant security concerns, Director General of the Border Security Force (BSF) Nitin Agrawal reviewed the operational readiness of the troops stationed at t ... read..

Assam: Floods claim lives of 215 animals including 13 one-horned rhinos at Kaziranga National Park

Kaziranga (Assam) | July 21, 2024 5:41:29 PM IST

The flood in Assam has claimed lives of 215 animals including 13 one-horned rhinos at Kaziranga National Park this year so far, officials said. ... read..

"Trying to divide people by showing false data": Congress leader Pawan Khera slams Assam CM

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 21, 2024 5:41:27 PM IST

Launching a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remarks on the Muslim population in the state, Congress leader Pawan Khera said on Sunday that CM Sarma is trying to divide people by showing false data. ... read..

ICG's firefighting efforts onboard merchant vessel Maersk Frankfurt continue on day 3

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 5:41:23 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) continues to lead firefighting efforts onboard the merchant vessel Maersk Frankfurt, which is currently 35 nautical miles southwest of Mangalore, as the firefighting efforts enter day three of the operations on Sunday. ... read..

"Ironic that prevalence of illnesses widespread in state like Kerala": Congress' Tharoor on Nipah outbreak

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | July 21, 2024 5:11:26 PM IST

Amid a Nipah Virus outbreak in Kerala, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Sunday that it seems ironic that the prevalence of these illnesses is so widespread in a state where the health system is considered the best in India. ... read..

TN Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin inspects construction work of Chennai Metro

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 21, 2024 5:11:23 PM IST

Tamil Nadu Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin on Sunday inspected the Chennai Metro Rail works in Maduravoyal Alapakkam area of Chennai at Poonamallee metro rail stations. ... read..

Indian National team set to leave for Brazil on July 22 to participate in International Olympiad of Linguistics

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 5:11:21 PM IST

The Indian National Team is set to leave for Brazil on Monday to participate in International Olympiad of Linguistics. ... read..

"Doesn't appear to be well-thought out decision": Union MoS Jayant opposes UP govt's directive for nameplate on Kanwar Yatra route

Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) | July 21, 2024 4:41:29 PM IST

Opposing Uttar Pradesh's government's directive for food shops to display their owners' names along the Kanwar Yatra route, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) and Rashtriya Lok Dal Chief Jayant Chaudhary said on Sunday that it doesn't appear to ... read..

Pune: Woman beaten by car driver in road rage incident, two arrested

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 21, 2024 4:41:27 PM IST

A disturbing incident of road rage has surfaced in Pune city, where a 27-year-old woman was allegedly beaten by a car driver on Baner-Pashan Road on Saturday afternoon. ... read..

Kerala: 14-year-old who tested positive for Nipah virus succumbs to disease

Malappuram (Kerala) | July 21, 2024 4:41:25 PM IST

The 14-year-old boy who was tested positive for Nipah virus at the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital succumbed to the disease on Sunday afternoon, Health Minister Veena George stated. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath attends programme at Goraknath temple on Guru Purnima

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | July 21, 2024 4:11:21 PM IST

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended a programme on the premises of Goraknath temple in Gorakhpur on Sunday. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami plants sapling with mother on Guru Purnima, promotes 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 21, 2024 3:11:43 PM IST

On the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami planted a sapling with his mother under the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign on Sunday. ... read..

Kerala: Ernakulam reports 3 deaths, 11 confirmed H1NI cases since January 2024

Ernakulam (Kerala) | July 21, 2024 3:11:40 PM IST

Ernakulam has reported 11 confirmed and 134 suspected H1NI cases since January 2024. ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav at TMC rally: 'BJP government will fall very soon'

Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 21, 2024 3:11:37 PM IST

At the Trinamool Congress's (TMC) Dharamtala rally in Kolkata, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav and TMC General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee delivered strong criticisms of the BJP government, accusing it of using underhanded tactics to stay in power an ... read..

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel visits Guru Ashram in Bagdana on the occasion of Guru Purnima

Bhavnagar (Gujarat) | July 21, 2024 3:11:31 PM IST

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel visited the Guru Ashram at Bagdana in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat on Sunday. ... read..

'Matter of joy and pride': PM Modi applauds India's record performance in Maths Olympiad 2024

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 3:11:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed happiness over India's exceptional performance in the International Maths Olympiad (IMO), where the country secured its best-ever 4th place finish. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurates Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana for children of construction workers

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 21, 2024 3:11:23 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 'Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojana-2024' at his official residence on Sunday. ... read..

State leaders extend their wishes on the occasion of Guru Purnima

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 2:41:34 PM IST

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, the Chief Ministers from across the country extended their greetings and offered their prayers in temples on Sunday. ... read..

'JD(U), YSRCP demanded special status for Bihar, Andhra Pradesh at all party meet': Jairam Ramesh

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 2:41:33 PM IST

In a recent all-party meeting ahead of the upcoming budget session, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted a significant shift in the political landscape regarding special category status for states. ... read..

Coast Guard evacuates ailing man from Motor Tanker Zeal off Gujarat Coast for medical care

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 2:41:27 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) successfully evacuated a critically ill patient from the Motor Tanker Zeal, flagged under the Gabon Republic, located off the Mangrol coast in Gujarat. ... read..

"Praying for his long and healthy life": PM Modi wishes Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on his 82nd birthday

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 2:41:26 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended wishes to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on his 82nd birthday. ... read..

'PM Modi has been at forefront of Bharat's cultural revival': BJP' CR Kesavan

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 2:11:28 PM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader CR Kesavan went all praises for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday and said that the Prime Minister has been at the forefront of Bharat's cultural revival and that his vision of a modern Viksit Bharat is inextricabl ... read..

"Part of effort to establish new relations for development of state", says Kerala chief secy on controversy over appointment of 'foreign secretary'

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | July 21, 2024 2:11:26 PM IST

After the BJP and the Congress hit out at the Pinarayi Vijayan government for appointing IAS office K Vasuki as 'state's secretary in charge of matters concerning external cooperation', Kerala Chief Secretary, Dr V Venu, clarified saying the appointment w ... read..

Restoration works underway after massive landslide claims 10 lives on NH 66 in Uttara Kannada

Uttara Kannada (Karnataka) | July 21, 2024 2:11:25 PM IST

Restoration work is underway following a massive landslide that claimed the lives of 10 people on National Highway 66 near Shirur village in Ankola taluk earlier on July 18. ... read..

PM Modi, other leaders extend greetings on Guru Purnima

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 1:41:23 PM IST

On the occasion of Guru Purnima on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other leaders took to X to extend greetings for the day. ... read..

Uttarakhand: 3 dead, 8 injured due to landslide on Kedarnath Yatra route

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | July 21, 2024 1:11:30 PM IST

Three people are dead and eight were injured in a landslide in the Chidwasa region of Rudraprayad district of Uttarakhand on Sunday. The incident occurred on the Kedarnath Yatra route this morning when the devotees were on their way to Kedarnath Dham from ... read..

Vistara flight rerouted to Ahmedabad amid bad weather conditions at Mumbai airport

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 1:11:28 PM IST

A Vistara flight from Amritsar to Mumbai has been rerouted to Ahmedabad due to adverse weather conditions at Mumbai airport. ... read..

Akhilesh Yadav leaves from Lucknow to join TMC's 'Shahid Diwas' rally in Kolkata

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | July 21, 2024 1:11:20 PM IST

Samajwadi Party (SP) Chief Akhilesh Yadav left his residence in Lucknow on Sunday to join the Trinamool Dharmatala Rally, held later in Kolkata on the same day. ... read..

Gujarat CM inaugurates renovated Khodiyar Gram Panchayat Bhavan and Modern Anganwadi Kendra-1

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 21, 2024 12:41:28 PM IST

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the newly renovated Khodiyar Gram Panchayat Bhavan and Modern Anganwadi Kendra-1 in Ahmedabad's Khodiyar village on Saturday. ... read..

Three coaches of goods train derailed on Alwar-Mathura track in Alwar

Alwar (Rajasthan) | July 21, 2024 12:41:25 PM IST

A freight train en route from Alwar Goods Station to Rewari derailed on the Mathura track at approximately 2:30 AM on Sunday. ... read..

Kurukshetra: Haryana CM takes part in Raahgiri programme; tries boxing and plays chess

Kurukshetra (Haryana) | July 21, 2024 12:41:22 PM IST

A pedestrian programme, 'Raahgiri,' was organised at Arjun Chowk, Brahamasarovar, on Sunday morning. ... read..

All-party-meeting underway in parliament ahead of budget session

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 12:11:29 PM IST

An all-party meeting is currently underway at Parliament ahead of the budget session commencement. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju is hosting the meeting, with attendance from various political leaders. ... read..

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy offers prayers at Ujjaini Mahakali Temple on Bonalu festival

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 21, 2024 12:11:25 PM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with other ministers, offered prayers at the Ujjaini Mahakali Temple in Secunderabad on the occasion of the Sri Ujjaini Mahakali Bonala Jatara, also known as the Bonalu festival, on Sunday. ... read..

Gujarat: 75th 'Van Mahotsav' to be celebrated at historic Harsiddhi Mata temple with CM Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | July 21, 2024 11:11:25 AM IST

Gujarat is set to mark the 75th anniversary of 'Van Mahotsav' with state-wide events. ... read..

On Guru Purnima, acknowledging those who taught the lessons of life

By Suvir Saran

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 10:41:20 AM IST

My mother and my paternal grandfather, Nana, blessed me with the teachings of the Vedanta, a philosophy that puts one front and center and teaches us to take charge of our life without getting lost in putting blame on others, on circumstances, or on desti ... read..

UP: Restoration work to resume train movement underway after goods train derails near Amroha

Amroha (Uttar Pradesh) | July 21, 2024 10:11:27 AM IST

Restoration work to resume the movement of trains are currently underway after at least seven wagons of a freight train derailed between the Ghaziabad and Moradabad sections near Amroha in Uttar Pradesh on June 20. ... read..

UP CM Yogi Adityanath offers prayers, wishes people on occasion of Guru Purnima

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) | July 21, 2024 10:11:25 AM IST

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered his prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on Sunday. ... read..

Two dead after car hits bike in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district

Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) | July 21, 2024 10:11:24 AM IST

Two people lost their lives in an accident after a car hit their bike near the Kalpana Centre in the Kakinada district late last night, an official said on Sunday. ... read..

Muslim artisans craft sacred Kanwar in Haridwar amid 'nameplate"'order by UP Govt

Haridwar (Uttarakhand) | July 21, 2024 10:11:20 AM IST

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the "nameplate" order on Kanwar routes, a heartwarming display of brotherhood and unity shines through in the work of Kanwar artisans in Haridwar. ... read..

J-K: Another batch of pilgrims embark for Amarnath Yatra under tight security measures

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 21, 2024 9:41:35 AM IST

Another fresh batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath yatra from the Panthachowk Srinagar base camp under tight security measures on Sunday morning. ... read..

Devotees celebrate Guru Purnima with holy dips and prayers across India

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 9:41:32 AM IST

On the occasion of Guru Purnima, many devotees across the nation reached the temple to pay their respects and seek blessings from their spiritual teachers on Sunday. ... read..

Despite setbacks, BJP delivered major initiatives under Modi's leadership: CP Joshi

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | July 21, 2024 9:41:22 AM IST

Rajasthan Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief CP Joshi said that even though the party faced a setback in some seats in the assembly polls, people have benefited from multiple initiatives under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP-led governance. ... read..

Pawan Khera ctiticises Union Home Ministry's drug control efforts amid rising substance abuse in India

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 9:11:23 AM IST

Highlighting the increase in drug consumption in India in recent years, Senior Congress leader Pawan Khera criticised the Union Home Ministry for making bold claims about controlling drugs in the country. ... read..

Congress parliamentary party meeting likely to be held on July 22: Sources

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 8:11:20 AM IST

A Congress parliamentary group meeting chaired by CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi is likely to be held on Monday to chalk out the strategy for the upcoming budget session, sources said. ... read..

"His only qualification MK Stalin's son," AIADMK on speculation of Udhayanidhi becoming Deputy CM

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | July 21, 2024 7:41:25 AM IST

AIADMK leader D Jayakumar took a swipe at DMK Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin over the rumours that the latter would be the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and said that his only qualification is that he is CM MK Stalin's son. ... read..

Global software glitch affects medical services in Himachal Pradesh: Health Department

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 21, 2024 7:41:22 AM IST

The global software glitch in Microsoft systems has impacted health services in Himachal Pradesh, causing significant disruptions, a senior state health official said. ... read..

Congress parliamentary party meeting to be held on June 22: Sources

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 7:41:21 AM IST

A Congress parliamentary group meeting chaired by CPP chairperson Sonia Gandhi is likely to be held on Monday to chalk out the strategy for the upcoming budget session, sources said. ... read..

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in Himachal for next 2 days; issues orange alert for various districts

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 7:11:27 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for several districts of Himachal Pradesh, predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall on Monday and Tuesday. ... read..

Around 150 students return to Tripura from Bangladesh amid protests

Agartala (Tripura) | July 21, 2024 7:11:25 AM IST

Amid the ongoing countrywide protests in Bangladesh against job quotas, around 150 Indian students from Bangladesh arrived through the Integrated Check Post here. ... read..

Kaleswaram project stood up against Congress conspiracies, Medigadda barrage fills with water: BRS

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 21, 2024 7:11:22 AM IST

The Bharat Rashtra Samithi said that the Medigadda Barrage has been filled with water in the recent monsoon, despite the Congress' claim that it has completely collapsed. ... read..

Patna (Bihar) | July 21, 2024 7:11:21 AM IST

Following the protest of the INDIA bloc against the alleged failure of law and order situation in Bihar, Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sinha slammed the opposition and said that there is no similarity between their words and actions. ... read..

"State prepared to tackle outbreak of Nipah virus", says Kerala Health Minister

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) | July 21, 2024 6:41:20 AM IST

After the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Malappuram, Kerala Health Minister Veena George stated that the state is fully prepared to tackle the issue. ... read..

Pune: Woman beaten by car driver in road rage, two arrested

Pune (Maharashtra) | July 21, 2024 3:11:21 AM IST

In an alleged road rage incident in Pune city, a 27-year-old woman was "brutally" beaten by a car driver on Baner-Pashan Road here, police said. ... read..

Telangana: Former Minister Harish Rao blames Govt's negligence for Pedda Vagu Project breach; demands high-level inquiry

Hyderabad (Telangana) | July 21, 2024 2:41:22 AM IST

Former Minister and BRS leader Harish Rao has blamed "negligence and slow action" by the Telangana government for the recent breach of the Pedda Vagu project near Gummadivalli in the Aswaraopeta mandal, which washed away the embankment and caused alleged ... read..

RLDA invites bids for commercial development of railway land at Visakhapatnam

New Delhi | July 21, 2024 2:41:20 AM IST

Rail Land Development Authority (RLDA), a statutory authority of Indian Railways, has invited bids for the grant of leases for commercial development of railway land at Kailash Puram along National Highway (NH)-16 in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Kanwar Yatra nameplate row: Politics heats up in Uttar Pradesh after Opposition cries discrimination on basis of religion

New Delhi | July 20, 2024 11:41:33 PM IST

After Uttar Pradesh government issued a directive for food shops on the Kanwar Yatra route to display their owners' names, the opposition parties continued to attack the state government, citing discrimination on the basis of religion, while the ruling pa ... read..

Congress' Gaurav Gogoi, Pramod Tiwari to attend all party meet tomorrow ahead of budget session

New Delhi | July 20, 2024 11:41:31 PM IST

The Deputy leader of the Congress party in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi and Deputy leader in Rajya Sabha, Pramod Tiwari, will attend the all-party meeting ahead of the budget session on Sunday. ... read..

All preparations completed for upcoming Shravan Shivratri, says UP Police

Noida (Uttar Pradesh) | July 20, 2024 11:41:29 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday said that all preparations for the Shravan Shivratri festival have been successfully completed. They expressed confidence that the festival will be conducted smoothly. ... read..

'Its an attempt by BJP to create distance between people': Aditya Thackeray reacts to UP govt's order

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 20, 2024 11:41:28 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray on Saturday condemned Uttar Pradesh government's directive for food shops to display their owners' names saying that its an attempt by the BJP to create distance between people. ... read..

Union Health Minister JP Nadda chairs training, awareness program for 1,000 street food vendors by FSSAI

New Delhi | July 20, 2024 11:41:25 PM IST

Union Health Minister, Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday chaired a training and awareness programme for 1,000 street food vendors conducted by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in Vigyan Bhawan in the national capital. ... read..

Won't allow Mumbai to turn into Adani City: Uddhav Thackeray

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | July 20, 2024 11:41:22 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray on Saturday said that his party won't let Mumbai turn into Adani City. ... read..

"We will ensure that devotees do not face any kind of inconvenience": CM Hemant Soren ahead of Shrawani Mela

Deoghar (Jharkhand) | July 20, 2024 11:11:46 PM IST

Ahead of the Shrawani festival in the state, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that the state government would ensure that the devotees do not face any kind of inconvenience, and any kind of negligence on the part of authorities would not be tole ... read..

Depression over Odisha coast to weaken gradually, predicts IMD

New Delhi | July 20, 2024 11:11:44 PM IST

The depression over the Odisha coast near Chilika Lake on Saturday remained practically stationary during the past three hours and lay centered at 08:30 am over the same region at latitude 19.6N and longitude 85.4E, about 40 km south-southwest of Puri a ... read..

Manufacturing of tanks for army to be undertaken in MP, says CM Yadav

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | July 20, 2024 11:11:43 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has said that the state, which was engaged in manufacturing cannon, will now be making tanks for the army. ... read..

Tragedy averted in Manipur as Indian Army, Manipur Police defuse 8 IEDs in East Imphal district

Imphal (Manipur) | July 20, 2024 11:11:38 PM IST

The Indian Army said on Saturday that they along with Manipur Police, averted a major tragedy in trouble-torn Manipur by defusing eight IEDs in Imphal East district. ... read..

"When seperated, Nitish raised doubts--'Jitan Manjhi se party chalegi?": Union Minister takes pot-shots on Bihar CM

Patna (Bihar) | July 20, 2024 11:11:37 PM IST

Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday took a pot-shot on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and said that when his party (Hindustani Awam Morcha) separated in 2015, Nitish raised doubts that how he would run the party without any funds. ... read..

Ministry of Tribal Affairs holds two-day Manthan Shivir to review progress of schemes

New Delhi | July 20, 2024 11:11:35 PM IST

A two-day long Manthan Shivir was organised by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs to undertake a progress review of schemes and deliberate on Vision 2047 and the 100-day Action Plan of the Ministry, according to a press release from the Ministry of Tribal Aff ... read..

"We planted two crore trees in four years," says Delhi Minister Gopal Rai

New Delhi | July 20, 2024 11:11:34 PM IST

Praising Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's plantation campaign - 'Jahan Vikas Wahan Vrindavan', Delhi Minister Gopal Rai said that the programme has been initiated with the intention of improving the environment of the national capital. ... read..

PM Modi calls it "matter of immense joy" as India set to host first World Heritage Committee meeting

New Delhi | July 20, 2024 11:11:32 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called it a "matter of immense joy," as the nation is set to host the meeting of the World Heritage Committee for the first time. ... read..

"When separated, Nitish raised doubts--'Jitan Manjhi se party chalegi?": Union Minister takes pot-shots on Bihar CM

Patna (Bihar) | July 20, 2024 11:11:30 PM IST

Union Health Ministry reviews Chandipura virus cases and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome cases in three states

New Delhi | July 20, 2024 11:11:29 PM IST

Proffessor Atul Goel, Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), Union Health Ministry, along with experts from AIIMS, Kalawati Saran Children's Hospital, and National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), reviewed the Chandipura ... read..

"Used lot of extrapolation, outrageous": NITI Aayog member VK Paul on study claiming 11.8 lakh excess deaths in India during 2020 Covid pandemic

New Delhi | July 20, 2024 11:11:27 PM IST

NITI Aayog member VK Paul dismissed the study, claiming 11.8 lakh excess deaths in India during the 2020 Covid pandemic, referring to it as "outrageous." ... read..

LG Sinha chairs high-level review meeting on security scenario in Jammu Division

Jammu | July 20, 2024 11:11:24 PM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a high-level meeting with Army Chief, various heads of security and law enforcement agencies on the security situation in Jammu division. ... read..

Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy holds meet with National Dam Safety Authority

New Delhi | July 20, 2024 11:11:22 PM IST

Telangana State Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy held a meeting on Saturday with officials from the National Dam Safety Authority under the chairmanship of the NDSA chairman. The key meeting was held regarding various issues related to the Medigadda, ... read..

Andhra Dy CM Pawan Kalyan's wife Anna Konidela receives second master's degree from Singapore University

Amaravathi (Andhra Pradesh) | July 20, 2024 11:11:21 PM IST

Anna Konidela, wife of Janasena Party President and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Saturday received her second Master's degree from Singapore University. ... read..

State govt will take steps to establish diamond polishing industry, says Madhya Pradesh CM Yadav

Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) | July 20, 2024 10:41:36 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav said on Saturday that his government will take steps to establish a diamond polishing industry in the state. ... read..

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