India

BJP’s bid to maintain dominance amid Cong-Left’s revival plan

13 Jun 2023 23:37 PM IST

The forthcoming panchayat elections in West Bengal are shaping up as a test for the BJP, which is seeking to retain its position as the main opposition in the state as the CPI (M) and Congress revive to be its challengers. State BJP leaders said even though the saffron party

Sena ad claims Shinde more favoured as CM than Fadnavis

13 Jun 2023 23:36 PM IST

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena on Tuesday published a full-page advertisement in various newspapers on Tuesday titled “Modi for India, Shinde for Maharashtra.” The advertisement cited a survey indicating that Shinde is favoured more than BJP’s Devendra Fadnavis for the top post in Maharashtra. The ad prompted Shiv

Jammu and Kashmir is on path of development, says MoS Ajay Bhatt

13 Jun 2023 16:52 PM IST

Minister of State (Defence) Ajay Bhatt on Tuesday said that G20 has showcased that Jammu and Kashmir is on a path of development. “This government has a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism. Everyone knows how the government has been working. In Jammu and Kashmir as well, the government has been working

J-K: Samba Police arrests drug smugglers, seizes 2 kg heroin

13 Jun 2023 15:19 PM IST

According to an official statement, the Samba Police in Jammu and Kashmir solved a firing case within a few hours and arrested three heroin smugglers on Monday. Close to 2.080 kilograms of heroin were recovered from the arrested persons. Police also recovered Rs 93,200 in cash as well as one

White tigress ‘Raksha’ gives birth to 3 cubs, zoo official releases first picture

13 Jun 2023 12:52 PM IST

People were captivated by the first glimpses of three white cubs and were in awe of their lovely movements and antics. At the Maitro Bagh Zoo in Bhilai, the white tigress Raksha gave birth to them about 1.5 months ago. The first images of the cubs have already been made

Former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son Santosh Suman resigned from Nitish cabinet

13 Jun 2023 12:16 PM IST

Former CM Jitan Ram Manjhi’s son Santosh Suman has resigned from Nitish cabinet. He told in his statement that he is not yet out of the grand alliance, has only resigned from the post of minister. He further added that pressure was being created from JDU to merge the party,

Cyclone ‘Biparjoy’ to arrive Rajasthan on June 16, NWR suspends trains

13 Jun 2023 11:55 AM IST

As the cyclonic storm “Biparjoy” is expected to make landfall in southwest Rajasthan on June 16, the North Western Railway (NWR) has suspended some train services, according to officials. “Keeping in view the safety and security in view of the cyclonic storm Biprajoy in the Bay of Bengal, train services

Uttarakhand Clash: Section 144 imposed in Roorkee after locals clang with police

13 Jun 2023 11:18 AM IST

After a fight broke out between villagers and police officers in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, prohibitive orders under Section 144 of the CrPC were issued. The inquiry into an alleged murder there apparently led to a battle that left nearly six police officers hurt. To control the situation, security forces were deployed

US diplomat Atul Keshap : PM Modi’s state visit “truly momentous”

13 Jun 2023 11:14 AM IST

According to senior American diplomat Atul Keshap, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US highlights the growing relationship between the people of the US and India. The former US envoy to India said the PM Modi visit will be “truly momentous” while speaking at a “India Ideas Summit” hosted

Purohit orders CBI inquiry against top Chandigarh forest official for forging documents

13 Jun 2023 09:37 AM IST

Chandigarh Administrator and Governor of Punjab Banwarilal Purohit marked a CBI inquiry against Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) bureaucrat Debendera Dalai for “manipulating and hoodwinking” the administration. Dalai, Chief Conservator of Forests and Chief Wildlife Warden Chandigarh, allegedly manipulated the Ministry of Environment and Forest for a

Global economic recovery doubtful amid ongoing crises: Jaishankar

13 Jun 2023 00:32 AM IST

Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, on Monday expressed scepticism over the possibility of a swift global economic recovery due to ongoing supply chain disruptions, persistent debt crisis, and pressures on energy, food, and fertiliser security. The Minister advocated for a consolidated global approach to counter these challenges. Jaishankar made

250 Indira Canteens to be opened in Bangalore City: CM Siddaramaiah

13 Jun 2023 00:31 AM IST

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that officials have been instructed to start at least 250 Indira canteens, one for each ward of Bengaluru. He spoke to the media at Home Office Krishna today. Discussions were held today regarding the resumption of Indira Canteens. Before 70% of the cost of Indira Canteen