India

Karnataka’s new Congress government to revamp previous policies

25 May 2023 01:13 AM IST

In a significant development, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge announced on Wednesday that the new Congress government would thoroughly review and potentially revise or withdraw the orders and legislations implemented under the previous Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regime. Kharge highlighted that certain measures such as school textbook revisions and anti-conversion laws,

Rs 703 core released under ‘Jagananna Vidya Deevena’ scheme

25 May 2023 00:16 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday released Rs 703 crore under ‘Jagananna Vidya Deevena’ scheme to mothers of nearly 10 lakh students in Kovvuru in East Godavari district. The amount for January-March quarter, 2023 was transferred directly to the bank accounts of the beneficiaries. Jagananna

‘Righting of a wrong’: BJP on Ganguly’s appointment as Tribpura’s brand ambassador

24 May 2023 23:47 PM IST

A day after cricket legend Sourav Ganguly was appointed as the brand ambassador of Tripura tourism, BJP tried to showcase the appointment as a ‘righting of a wrong’ against a son of the soil, while TMC termed it as a normal practice and asked the saffron party not to politicise

Will raise women commuters’ issues, says MSCW chairperson

24 May 2023 23:42 PM IST

Maharashtra State Commission for Woman (MSCW) chairperson Rupali Chakankar has said she will follow up with the suburban railway administration the issues faced by woman commuters and their various demands, including more seats and coaches for them in local trains. During a programme in Thane on Tuesday, she also stressed

Former Maharashtra CM Manohar Joshi, 85, still unconscious

24 May 2023 23:36 PM IST

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and ex-Lok Sabha Speaker Manohar Joshi, who has been admitted to a private hospital here, continues to remain unconscious after suffering from brain haemorrhage, his son Unmesh Joshi said on Wednesday. Manohar Joshi (85), a veteran Shiv Sena leader, was admitted to P D Hinduja Hospital

Goa inks MoU with Uttarakhand to enhance Tourism Cooperation

24 May 2023 23:31 PM IST

The governments of Goa and Uttarakhand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance the tourism landscape of both the states. The signing of the MoU was held in the presence of Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, IT, E&C, Printing and Stationary, Government of Goa, and Pushkar Singh Dhami.

PM Modi emplanes for Delhi from Australia’s Sydney

24 May 2023 18:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in India from Australia on Wednesday, capping off a three-nation journey that included stops in Japan and Papua New Guinea. “A successful three nation tour concludes! PM @narendramodi emplanes for Delhi following a three nation visit to Japan, Papua New Guinea and Australia, fostering stronger

UP Police impounds YouTuber’s motorcycle for performing bike stunts

24 May 2023 18:15 PM IST

The authorities in Uttar Pradesh impounded a Blogger/YouTuber’s motorbike in the Gautampalli district on Wednesday for allegedly conducting stunts. On Tuesday, the blogger was spotted attempting stunts for Instagram videos on his motorbike. In response to the blogger’s actions, Gautampalli Inspector Sudhir Kumar stated, “…Your parents may not be concerned

Uddhav Thackeray assures support to Kejriwal in anti-ordinance push

24 May 2023 17:05 PM IST

Uddhav Thackeray, leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), met Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday and assured him of his party’s support in Parliament for the Centre’s rule limiting bureaucrat transfers and postings in the national capital. At a press conference following their meeting in Mumbai, Thackeray lashed out

DCW takes serious note of Online abuses targeting Shubman Gill’s Sister; Issues notice to Delhi police

24 May 2023 16:58 PM IST

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has taken proactive measures by addressing the issue of online trolling and abuse directed towards the sister of Indian cricketer Shubman Gill. In response, DCW has issued a notice to the Delhi Police, requesting the filing of a First Information Report (FIR). The Delhi

Excise Policy scam: HC allows Sisodia to withdraw interim bail plea

24 May 2023 16:39 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday granted former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia’s request to withdraw his interim bail application, which he had submitted due to his wife’s health. On Wednesday, Justice Dinesh Kumar Sharma’s bench granted Manish Sisodia’s request to drop his interim bail application. The same bench

4 dead, 1 injured in road accident in Mathura

24 May 2023 16:23 PM IST

On Wednesday, at least 4 people were killed while another was seriously injured after a car they were travelling in rammed into a roadside tree in Mathura, as per the police information. According to the police, the victims were travelling in a car which reportedly collided with a tree at