India

Kejriwal remembers Sisodia’s contributions, turns emotional

08 Jun 2023 01:25 AM IST

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal turned emotional on Wednesday as he spoke about the contributions of jailed AAP leader and former minister Manish Sisodia. Speaking about the former deputy chief minister of Delhi, who has been in jail since this February with the alleged Delhi liquor policy case, Kejriwal, in

lakhs reach Himachal hill stations

08 Jun 2023 01:23 AM IST

In order to seek some respite from the scorching heat of the plains, tourists have started visiting Himachal Pradesh and other hill stations in large numbers. According to the state’s Tourism Department, Himachal Pradesh has hosted over 72 lakh tourists just between January and May. Despite the sudden increase in

Haryana universities fall short in national rankings

08 Jun 2023 01:23 AM IST

The Ministry of Education released the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023 on Monday, ranking the top educational institutes across the country on the basis of teaching, learning, research, etc. However, despite claims of improving the quality of education in the state, Haryana universities failed to make a mark in

Haryana to honour cops for catching Bishnoi’s aides

08 Jun 2023 01:22 AM IST

Haryana Home Minister, Anil Vij commended the Haryana Police and its operation in Gurugram, where 10 gang-affiliated gunmen were arrested last week. The Home Minister said on Wednesday that the entire police team involved would receive letters of appreciation as part of the state government’s effort to recognise the officers.

Amid tensions, Congress attacks BJP for ‘anti-farmer’ attitude

08 Jun 2023 01:21 AM IST

The Congress on Wednesday accused the BJP of having an “anti-farmer” attitude, which has come to light following the Kurukshetra Police’s lathi-charge on protesting farmers on Tuesday. The farmers are protesting the government’s decision to procure sunflower seeds at non-minimum support price (MSP) and have demanded legal guarantees for MSP.

Deal with aggrieved people sensitively: CM Yogi Adityanath

08 Jun 2023 01:18 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed government officials to deal with aggrieved people sensitively and ensure that their complaints are solved in mission mode. He also advised field officials to spend at least one hour every day at public hearings. Reviewing the functioning of different departments with

Enrolment for free power scheme to start from 15 June

08 Jun 2023 01:17 AM IST

Two days after rolling out the Gruha Jyoti scheme offering free power up to 200 units to domestic consumers, Karnataka Energy Minister K J George said the enrolment to avail of the benefit will start on 15 June. People who want to get this facility should enrol through the Seva

Mamata Banerjee criticizes CBI raids on municipal bodies in West Bengal

08 Jun 2023 01:16 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for its “overzealous” actions in raiding multiple municipal bodies in the state as part of its investigation into corruption in job appointments. The CBI probe into alleged irregular appointments in municipal bodies was ordered by the

why Maharashtra issues being given religious colour, asks Pawar

08 Jun 2023 01:15 AM IST

Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) President Sharad Pawar on Wednesday claimed “religious colour” was being given to some small issues in Maharashtra and the ruling parties are encouraging such things, which he said is a cause for concern. Pawar’s remarks came against the backdrop of some youths displaying photos of 17th-century

Union Minister unveils bold plan for airport expansion across India

07 Jun 2023 16:29 PM IST

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Wednesday that 200–220 more airports, heliports, and water aerodromes will be built in the country over the next 5 years. Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia addressed the media in the national capital, highlighting the remarkable progress achieved by the aviation sector

Amit Shah reviews progress of computerisation of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies’ office

07 Jun 2023 16:25 PM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Wednesday reviewed the progress of computerisation of office of Central Registrar of Cooperative Societies (CRCS) here. He said that youth should also be involved in better utilisation and improved analytics of the portal through competitions to be organised by the

Delhi’s hit-and-run victim identified; driver arrested

07 Jun 2023 16:23 PM IST

A man who was mowed down in a hit-and-run near Delhi’s Indraprastha College red light has been identified and the bus driver who fled the scene has been apprehended, Delhi police said on Tuesday. The accident took place in the early hours of 3 June when the bus driver Firoz