Congress reviews preparations for Rajasthan polls
New Delhi/UNI: Congress on Thursday reviewed the party's preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections in Rajasthan and exuded confidence that it will retain power in the state.
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Centre calls all-party meeting on July 19 ahead of Parliament's monsoon session
New Delhi/UNI: The central government has called for an all-party meeting on July 19, ahead of the Parliamentary Monsoon Session, an official statement said on Thursday.
Uddhav Thackeray trusted officer appoints coordinating officer for SIT
Mumbai/UNI: The Bombay Municipal Corporation has appointed Ramesh Pawar, the joint commissioner of its improvement department, as a coordinator between the special investigation team (SIT) and the civic body to probe the alleged Rs 12,000 crore irregularities.
'New order from LG will strangulate Delhi govt': Arvind Kejriwal
New Delhi/IBNS: In an escalation of a power tussle in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday said a new order by the Lieutenant Governor will "strangulate" the city government and its services.
Top MEA official in Ramallah, holds talks with Palestine PM, advisor to President
New Delhi/Ramallah/UNI: Ausaf Sayeed, Secretary, MEA, who is on a visit to Palestine, held talks with the Prime Minister of Palestine Mohammad Shtayyeh and also with the Diplomatic Advisor to the President, Majdi Khaldi, during which discussions were held on strengthening the bilateral relations.
Maharashtra: Ajit Pawar-led NCP MLAs in Mumbai hotel as chase for magic figure continues
Mumbai/IBNS: The Ajit Pawar faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has already knocked the door of the Election Commission staking claim for the party symbol, media reports said.
'BJP is virus, Trinamool, Mamata its vaccine': Abhishek Banerjee in Bengal panchayat poll campaign
Baidyapur/UNI: Hitting out at the BJP, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee on Wednesday said just as Corona is a virus, and Covishield its vaccine, similarly, BJP is the virus, and Trinamool and Mamata Banerjee its vaccine.
EAM Jaishankar in Tanzania, witnesses signing of agreement to set up Zanzibar campus of IIT Madras
New Delhi/Zanzibar/UNI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is visiting Tanzania, on Wednesday witnessed the signing of an agreement to set up the Zanzibar campus of IIT Madras. It is the first IIT campus to be set up outside India.
Supriya Sule blames BJP for NCP split, calls it 'most corrupt party in India'
Mumba/IBNS: Nationalist Congress Party leader and MP Supriya Sule on Wednesday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of being ‘the most corrupt party in India’.
SC Collegium recommends elevation of 2 HC judges
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has recommended the elevation of two high court judges to the Supreme Court.
Data Protection Bill to be tabled during monsoon session of Parliament
New Delhi: The Data Protection Bill, which is aimed at protecting personal data and ensuring privacy, is set to be introduced during the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament, media reports said.
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan writes to Centre over skyrocketing airfares to the state
New Delhi: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Wednesday sent a letter to the Central government, expressing concern over the exorbitant airfares to the southern state, particularly from Gulf countries, media reports said.
Ajit Pawar says he aspires to 'become chief minister someday' after claiming support of 'overwhelming majority'
Mumbai/IBNS: Ajit Pawar, who is leading the rebel faction of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Wednesday said that he aspires to be the Chief Minister one day.
Madhya Pradesh: Bulldozer demolishes man's residence who urinated on tribal man
Sidhi (Madhya Pradesh): The Madhya Pradesh government gave orders to demolish the house of Pravesh Shukla, who was allegedly involved in the Sidhi urination incident, media reports said.
Praful Patel defends Ajit Pawar, says he switched sides for sake of 'party, Maharashtra'
Mumbai/IBNS: Rebel Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction leader Praful Patel Wednesday defended Ajit Pawar's decision to join the Eknath Shinde ministry, saying that he switched sides in the interest of the party, workers, and Maharashtra.
Praful Patel defends Ajit Pawar, says he switched sides for sake of 'party, Maharashtra'
Mumbai/IBNS: Rebel Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) faction leader Praful Patel Wednesday defended Ajit Pawar's decision to join the Eknath Shinde ministry, saying that he switched sides in the interest of the party, workers, and Maharashtra.
LG Manoj Sinha launches India’s first Tele-MANAS Chat-bot for Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday launched India's first Tele-MANAS Chat-bot for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Supreme Court extends interim bail of Teesta Setalvad till July 19
New Delhi: Supreme Court on Wednesday extended the interim bail of social activist Teesta Setalvad till July 19, and issued notice to Gujarat Government, seeking its reply on the plea filed by her.
Uttar Pradesh: STF to acquire AI-based technology to track criminals
Lucknow: The Special Task Force of Uttar Pradesh has initiated the process of acquiring the Artificial Intelligence-based Criminal Data Creation and Retrieval System, which will enable the force to have the complete profiles of criminals with just one click, an official spokesman said here on Wednesday.
LeT associate arrested with arms in Baramulla, say Jammu and Kashmir Police
Srinagar: Security forces arrested a militant associate of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, police said.
Kolkata's Loreto College apologises for 'English Medium must' rule
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata's prestigious Loreto College has issued an apology after its preference to "English Medium" students for undergraduate courses triggered public ire, media reports said.
Uttar Pradesh: Man commits suicide after killing family in Jaunpur
Jaunpur: A 35-year-old man committed suicide after killing his wife, two daughters, and a son in the Mariahu area of Jaunpur district here in Uttar Pradesh, police sources said here on Wednesday.
Bengal jobs scam: TMC leader Saayoni Ghosh snubs ED's second summon to join poll campaign
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress youth president Saayoni Ghosh on Wednesday snubbed the second summon served by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam.
Madhya Pradesh: Man caught peeing on tribal arrested, charged under NSA
Bhopal/IBNS: A Madhya Pradesh man, who was caught peeing on a tribal man in a viral video, has been arrested, media reports said.
Bengal teacher recruitment scam: TMC youth president Saayoni Ghosh to skip ED's second summon
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress youth president Saayoni Ghosh is set to skip the Enforcement Directorate's second summon for quizzing in connection with the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam.
Meghalaya Government to boost tourism sector with subsidized distribution of electric vehicles and SUVs
Shillong/IBNS: The Megahalaya Government plans to provide electric vehicles and SUVs at subsidized rates within the next few months, in order to enhance the tourism sector of Megahalaya.
Bengal teacher recruitment scam: TMC's Saayoni Ghosh to appear before ED for second time today
Kolkata/IBNS: Trinamool Congress youth president Saayoni Ghosh will on Wednesday appear before the Enforcement Directorate to get quizzed for the second time in connection with the West Bengal teacher recruitment scam.
PM Benjamin Netanyahu announces end of Israeli operation in Jenin
Tel Aviv: The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have ended their counter-terrorism operation in the West Bank town of Jenin, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviews preparations ahead of PM Modi's visit to Varanasi
Varanasi/IBNS/UNI: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Wajidpur in Varanasi on July 7 and issued necessary directives to the officials on Tuesday.
Gadkari inaugurates and lays foundation stone of 11 NH projects worth Rs 5600 cr in Rajasthan's Pratapgarh
New Delhi: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 11 NH projects worth Rs 5600 crore in Pratapgarh, Rajasthan.