India

BJP plans massive outreach for 2024 Lok shabha elections

17 May 2023 06:05 AM IST

On the occasion of completion of 9 years of Modi government, the PM will spearhead the outreach program which will begin from 30 May. On 23 June, the PM is likely to address 10 lakh booth workers on the occasion of the death anniversary of Syama Prasad Mukherjee, the founder

‘If high command wants, I’m ready’: G Parameshwara

17 May 2023 05:36 AM IST

As parleys continue within the Congress party on the next Karnataka chief minister, with former chief minister Siddaramaiah and State President D K Shivakumar emerging as frontrunners, senior party leader G Parmeshwara on Tuesday sprung a surprise by stating that he was ready to take up the responsibility if the

Changes in hiring policy ended corruption: PM Modi

17 May 2023 05:30 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Tuesday that changes brought by his government in the recruitment system have ended the possibility of corruption and nepotism as he gave away appointment letters to over 71,000 people at a ‘Rozgar Mela’. From applying for government jobs to the announcement of results, the

Officer removed by Delhi govt alleges files ‘destroyed’

17 May 2023 05:25 AM IST

pecial Secretary (Vigilance) Y V V J Rajshekhar, who was divested of his duties by the Delhi government, alleged that his office room was “searched” late Monday night and expressed apprehension that “sensitive” files related to the excise policy and the chief minister’s residence renovation might be destroyed or tampered

Goyal for expeditious India-EU FTA talks, parity for developing countries

17 May 2023 05:10 AM IST

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday underlined the need for a level playing field for both developed and emerging economies while addressing global challenges such as climate issues, and, invited industry leaders at a Federation of Belgian Enterprises meeting in Belgium, to seize the opportunity presented by India’s ‘10x plus growth potential in the next 25 years’ which

No transparency in funding of Regional Political Parties’

17 May 2023 04:59 AM IST

A recent analysis conducted by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has shed light on the lack of financial transparency in the funding of regional political parties in India. The study examined the audit reports and donation statements filed with the Election Commission of India (ECI) for the fiscal year

My mother is my party, no question of resignation: Shivakumar

17 May 2023 04:20 AM IST

D K Shivakumar on Tuesday said the party is his mother and there was no question of his resigning from the organisation. “My mother is my party, We have built this party. No question,” he said when asked to comment on reports that he may resign from the party if

‘How to tie noose?’ DMRC employee browsed internet after killing wife, daughter

17 May 2023 03:40 AM IST

The DMRC employee who allegedly killed his wife and daughter in east Delhi’s Jyoti Colony area on Tuesday had searched on the internet ‘how to tie a noose?’ before hanging himself, police said. According to police, the desktop in Sushil Kumar’s (43) room, where the bodies of the DMRC employee

Two murder accused shot at inside court premises in UP

17 May 2023 03:35 AM IST

Two men accused of murder were allegedly shot at when they were brought to a court here for hearing in the case on Tuesday, police said. Mithilesh Giri and Suryaprakash Rai were being taken to the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate for appearance when two persons fired at them on

Slight delay in onset of monsoon, arrival likely on 4 June: Met dept

17 May 2023 03:13 AM IST

A slight delay is expected in the onset of the southwest monsoon over Kerala and it is likely to arrive by 4 June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. Scientists, however, said the slight delay is unlikely to impact agriculture and total rainfall over the country. The southwest

SIT probe into forceful entry in Trimbakeshwa

17 May 2023 01:13 AM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday ordered the setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) for a probe into the alleged attempt by a group of people from a different religion to force their way into the famous Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik. Security guards at the Trimbakeshwar

Ripper technology in place in jammu against stubble burning

17 May 2023 01:07 AM IST

India’s basmati-rich agriculture fields in Jammu and Kashmir’s R.S. Pura border belt have adopted a new technology wherein modified rippers are used to get rid of the menace of stubble burning. The Department of Agriculture (DoA) has introduced modified rippers to cut stubble and convert it into fodder. A ripper