Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel: committed to top-notch health facilities

August 6, 2024

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel expressed joy and satisfaction on Tuesday as Gujarat secured the top position in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) index announced by Niti Aayog. He highlighted the state's significant achievements, especially in reducing maternal and child mortality. Taking to the social media platform X, the Chief...

SC to hear plea against Bombay HC’s upholding of college ban on Burqa and Hijab

August 6, 2024

The Supreme Court on Tuesday assured that it has ordered the listing of a plea challenging the Bombay High Court's verdict, which upheld a Mumbai college's decision to ban the wearing of 'hijab', 'burqa', and 'naqab' on campus. Addressing the urgent request for listing the appeal, a bench comprising Chief...

Supreme court to review Manish Sisodia’s bail pleas in Delhi excise policy case

August 6, 2024

The Supreme Court is set to hear AAP leader Manish Sisodia's bail pleas on Monday, concerning corruption and money-laundering charges related to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam. A bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan will address both pleas. On July 29, Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, representing...

All India Sufi Sajjadanshin welcomes Waqf Board Act amendments

August 6, 2024

The All India Sufi Sajjadanashin Council (AISSC) has expressed strong support for the central government's proposed amendments to the Waqf Board Act, urging widespread cooperation for the bill’s passage. During a press conference in Delhi on Tuesday, AISSC Chairman Syed Naseruddin Chishty welco med the amendments, emphasizing their importance for...

Rahul Gandhi, opposition leaders attend all-party meeting on Bangladesh unrest

August 6, 2024

Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, along with leaders from various parties, attended an all-party meeting convened by the central government on Tuesday to discuss the ongoing situation in Bangladesh. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to brief the meeting, which will take place in the morning,...

Shashi Tharoor on Bangladesh politics: ‘End of Sheikh Hasina Era’

August 6, 2024

On Sheikh Hasina and the current political situation in Bangladesh, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor remarked, "It is very clearly the end of the Sheikh Hasina era, no doubt about that. She is also 76 years old, and I don't think she will sit in exile plotting a comeback—that would be...

Kerala Govt approved wayanad projects without thorough environmental review

August 6, 2024

Over the past four years, the Kerala government has approved numerous projects in Wayanad, including those related to non-coal mining, allegedly without conducting thorough studies of the district's topography and geomorphology, according to sources at the Environment Ministry. Among these projects are the Hill Highway in Wayanad and the installation...

President Murmu and Fiji PM Rabuka agree to strengthen partnership

August 6, 2024

President Droupadi Murmu met with Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Tuesday, engaging in discussions to build upon historic ties and strengthen the partnership between the two nations. In a post on X, the President of India stated, "Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji called on President Droupadi Murmu. Both...

FM Sitharaman to present centre’s financial proposals bill in Parliament today

August 6, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Finance (No.2) Bill, 2024, in Parliament for consideration. This bill aims to implement the central government's financial proposals for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) is set to address the Lok Sabha, providing an update on the...

UP Govt to build new Ghaziabad township ‘Harnandipuram’

August 6, 2024

The UP government has announced plans to build a new township as part of its city expansion initiative, marking the first such project in 15 years. The township, named ‘Harnandipuram’ (with 'Harnandi' being another name for the Hindon river), will span approximately 1,300 acres, comparable to the size of Indirapuram....