India

Sacked AIG Rajjit’s properties to be confiscated amidst accusations

21 Aug 2023 10:19 AM IST

The machinery has been set in motion to seize the assets of the dismissed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Rajjit, who stands accused in a significant drug smuggling case. The decision comes in the wake of the Mohali District Court’s approval to confiscate the properties of the accused. This move was

NCCF to sell Rs 25/kg subsidized onions in Delhi from today

21 Aug 2023 10:04 AM IST

Cooperative NCCF will commence retail sale of onion from the government buffer stock at a subsidised rate of Rs 25 per kg in the national capital from Monday to give relief to consumers from high prices of the kitchen staple, its top official said on Sunday. The National Cooperative Consumers’

Delhi BJP appoints in-charges for 7 Lok Sabha seats

21 Aug 2023 10:02 AM IST

The BJP in Delhi has appointed in-charges for the seven parliamentary constituencies in the national capital, with responsibilities such as supervising organisational activities and managing political functioning. The “Lok Sabha Prabharis”, appointed “exclusively” for next year’s general elections, have been given a headstart to prevent “any last-minute challenges”, said one

Delhi govt officer booked for raping friend’s minor daughter

21 Aug 2023 09:37 AM IST

A senior official of the Delhi government’s Women and Child Development department has been booked on Sunday under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act for raping his friend’s minor daughter multiple times between 2020 and 2021 and impregnating her as well. The accused works as a deputy

Delhi BJP appoints in-charges for 7 Lok Sabha seats

21 Aug 2023 09:36 AM IST

MCD plans to build G20 memorial park ahead of September summit: Official

21 Aug 2023 09:35 AM IST

With less than three weeks to go before the G20 Summit here, civic officials on Sunday said they aim to build a thematic park to commemorate India’s presidency of the bloc before the mega event. The G20-themed park will be developed on the premises of an existing one in M

India’s pharma policy near completion: A global blueprint

21 Aug 2023 08:21 AM IST

As India stands poised to unveil a national policy geared towards fostering research, development, and innovation in the pharma-medical devices sectors, its commitment to global healthcare leadership strengthens. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s proclamation on Sunday is emblematic of India’s persistent drive to champion quality, accessibility, and affordability in healthcare

Security forces pursue terrorists behind Kulgam ambush

21 Aug 2023 08:19 AM IST

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir intensify their search for terrorists linked to the deadly ambush in Kulgam district earlier this month. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of three Army personnel. Signs indicate that this group may have connections to previous attacks in the Rajouri and Poonch districts

Lodhi community’s influence in Lok Sabha polls

21 Aug 2023 08:17 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is observing the second death anniversary of Kalyan Singh, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and a prominent leader of the Ram Temple movement, as “Hindu Gaurav Diwas”. This move is seen as the beginning of the BJP’s mission for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Pawar questions CBSE’s partition circular, terms it incorrect for students

21 Aug 2023 08:16 AM IST

In a significant move, NCP Chief Sharad Pawar voiced his concerns over the Central Board of Secondary Education’s (CBSE) recent circular urging schools to discuss the intricacies of the Partition with their students. The statement underscores the ever-present debate on how sensitive historical events, especially those as traumatic as the

BJP outlines election strategy, stresses governance record

21 Aug 2023 08:15 AM IST

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) working committee, converging in Gwalior on Sunday, underscores its comprehensive strategy to maintain its grip in the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections. The confluence, flagged off by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav, sheds light on the importance BJP attributes to these polls, both in the state

Amit Shah slams dynastic politics, targets Cong, DMK, Sena

21 Aug 2023 08:14 AM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched a blistering attack on dynastic politics, labelling it a “poison”, during his day-long visit to Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. He singled out Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT) as parties steeped in it. While addressing the media, Shah