India

Hotel involved in Stone-Pelting at religious event razed in Nuh

07 Aug 2023 12:51 PM IST

A massive demolition drive targeting “illegal” constructions in Nuh, Haryana, has intensified tensions between two communities in the violence-hit state. The Nuh district administration has deployed bulldozers to raze Sahara Hotel, marking the fourth day of the operation. According to officials, the violence in Nuh erupted on Monday when some

Delhi govt initiates environment internship programme

07 Aug 2023 12:39 PM IST

The Delhi government on Sunday launched an internship programme to engage youth in environmental and forestry pursuits. The internship portal was inaugurated during the fourth Van Mahotsav ceremony held at the Polo Ground of Delhi University. Launching the online portal, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said this newly unveiled programme

Delhi LG grants sanction to prosecute man accused of desecrating Ambedkar statue

07 Aug 2023 12:37 PM IST

Delhi LG grants sanction to prosecute man accused of desecrating Ambedkar statue New Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has granted sanction to prosecute a person accused of desecrating a statue of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar at a park in southeast Delhi last year, Raj Niwas officials said on

AAP issues whip to its RS MPs to remain present on August 7-8

07 Aug 2023 12:36 PM IST

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) issued a three-line whip to all its Rajya Sabha members, asking them to be present in the House on August 7 and 8. “All members of the Aam Aadmi Party in the Rajya Sabha are requested to kindly remain present in the house from 11

Amit Shah to table Delhi Services Bill in Rajya Sabha on Monday

07 Aug 2023 12:35 PM IST

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is all set to move the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (Amendment) Bill, 2023, in the Rajya Sabha on Monday. Earlier on August 3, the Bill was passed in the Lok Sabha by a voice vote after a walkout by members of

Delhi govt to issue EWS income certificates only online

07 Aug 2023 12:33 PM IST

The Delhi government has rolled out a facility for people from the EWS category to get their income and asset certificates online, according to a notification. Income and asset certificates are key documents for people from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) to get admission in schools, universities, and for other

LG Saxena grants sanction to prosecute six in northeast Delhi riots case

07 Aug 2023 12:32 PM IST

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has granted sanction to prosecute six people accused in a case related to the death of a man due to a gunshot injury during the 2020 northeast Delhi riots, Raj Niwas officials said on Sunday. The victim, 25-year-old Shahid alias Allah Mehar, a resident

Delegation of Awami league raises eyebrows

07 Aug 2023 11:45 AM IST

Delegation of Awami league raises eyebrows The BJP has invited a delegation of senior-level leaders of the ruling Awami League of Bangladesh for interaction. This has raised some confusion in the political circle in Dhaka. The opposition party BNP is not invited for any interaction. Just before the general election,

Lambani tribal women weave dreams of better future

07 Aug 2023 11:23 AM IST

Adorned in ivory bangles up to her arms and clothes with sparkling bits of mirror work, 30-year-old Sunanda Jadhav of the nomadic Lambani community in Karnataka’s Vijayapura carries off her traditional attire with grace and embroiders exquisite designs on fabric effortlessly. Jhadav, a single mother to four young children, is

SC to hear pleas on removal of encroachment in Haldwani

07 Aug 2023 11:21 AM IST

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a matter in which it stayed the Uttarakhand High Court directions for the removal of encroachments from 29 acres of land that has been claimed by the railways in Haldwani. According to the cause list uploaded on the apex court website,

Health ministry working on national menstrual policy

07 Aug 2023 11:19 AM IST

The Union Health Ministry is working on formulating a national menstrual hygiene policy that seeks to ensure access to safe and hygienic menstrual products, improve sanitation facilities, address social taboos, and foster a supportive environment. Through these measures, the policy strives to break barriers, eliminate stigma, and create a society

“India is our country’s name…”: Uddhav Thackeray hits out at PM Modi

07 Aug 2023 11:16 AM IST

Uddhav Thackeray, the leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), claimed on Sunday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi represents India abroad by traveling there. Reacting to the remarks made by PM Modi over the naming of the I.N.D.I.A. alliance, Uddhav Thackeray said,” I.N.D.I.A meeting will be held in Mumbai soon. PM