India

Freshly acquired tomatoes arrive in Delhi, to be sold at Rs 90/kg starting today

14 Jul 2023 11:03 AM IST

The government organization National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) will begin selling recently procured tomatoes in the local retail markets today after arriving in the capital overnight. The kitchen staple will be sold at Rs 90 per kg, the consumer affairs department said. Amid a sharp spurt in tomato

Largest Amarnath Yatra group embarks, Saina Nehwal joins pilgrimage

14 Jul 2023 10:46 AM IST

Over 9,200 pilgrims, the largest batch so far, embarked on the Amarnath Yatra from the base camp early on Thursday morning. The pilgrims are headed to the Amarnath shrine, located in the south Kashmir Himalayas. The contingent included 6,035 pilgrims travelling in a convoy of 194 vehicles to Pahalgam, and

Congress Chief calls for President’s rule in Maharashtra

14 Jul 2023 10:46 AM IST

Maharashtra Congress Chief, Nana Patole, demanded the dismissal of the Eknath Shinde-led government and the imposition of President’s rule in the state, claiming administrative paralysis amidst escalating intra-coalition disputes. Patole, in a press meet on Wednesday, alleged the ruling coalition was plagued by internal struggles over ministerial positions and portfolios.

BJP delegations prep for BRICS dialogue, meet party president

14 Jul 2023 10:44 AM IST

A four-member delegation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) met with the BJP National President, JP Nadda, today, in preparation for the upcoming ‘BRICS Political Parties Plus Dialogue’ summit. The delegation is set to participate in the South Africa-hosted event from July 18th. Following their meeting with Nadda, K Annamalai,

Congress leaders strategize for 2024 Lok Sabha elections

14 Jul 2023 10:43 AM IST

Senior leaders of the Congress party from Uttarakhand gathered on Thursday to confer with party President Mallikarjun Kharge and former chief Rahul Gandhi, with the objective of assessing the party’s readiness for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The meeting mirrored a previous discussion held with the Maharashtra Congress unit members.

Union Health Ministry awards to 6 Chhattisgarh hospitals with NQAS certificates

14 Jul 2023 10:43 AM IST

Six government hospitals in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, received the National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) certificate from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday, according to the officials. The hospitals were honoured with the NQAS certificate for their outstanding patient care and healthcare delivery. The awarded healthcare centres, recognised

Assam government advocates for UCC

14 Jul 2023 10:40 AM IST

Assam’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state government is rallying in favour of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and plans to outlaw polygamy immediately. While the implementation of the UCC is a matter for Parliament to decide, the state can also adopt it with the President’s approval,

ASEAN-India dialogue promotes fintech, food security and maritime cooperation

14 Jul 2023 10:39 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar of India participated in comprehensive talks with his Southeast Asian counterparts, aimed at advancing cooperation in fintech, food security, and maritime sectors, during an ASEAN-India Foreign Ministers’ meeting held in the Indonesian capital. Jaishankar, in attendance to foster regional relationships and collaboration, held discussions with

BJP all set to hug Pasmanda muslims

14 Jul 2023 10:36 AM IST

In the BJP’s national executive meeting held last year in Hyderabad, the UP BJP had started an initiative to cement relations with Pasmanda Muslims, the ‘deprived class’ of minorities whom Prime Minister Narendra Modi had talked about making them his own. In that context, UP BJP’s Minority Front is trying

ISRO chairman prays at AP temple for success of Chandrayaan-3 mission

14 Jul 2023 10:35 AM IST

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman S Somanath on Thursday offered prayers at Sri Chengalamma Parameswarini temple at Sullurpeta near here in the run-up to the launch of Chandrayaan-3 Mission. Wearing a black T-shirt, Somnath worshipped at the temple located in Tirupati district, 22 km west of Sriharikota, where the

Centre notifies transfer of three High Court judges

14 Jul 2023 10:31 AM IST

The Centre on Thursday cleared the transfers of three High Court judges. The Minister of Law and Justice on Thursday notified the transfer of Justice D Ramesh from Andhra Pradesh High Court to Allahabad High Court, Justice Lalitha Kanneganti from Telangana High Court to Karnataka High Court and Justice Vipul

Mamata govt has stopped listening to people’s woes: Ravi Shankar Prasad

14 Jul 2023 10:26 AM IST

Senior BJP leader Ravi Shankar Prasad on Thursday alleged that the Mamata Banerjee government has stopped listening to the grievances of people. The former Union minister, who was speaking to reporters outside Raj Bhavan after meeting Governor C V Ananda Bose, said that Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has “merely expressed