India

UP mangoes market must be expanded globally: CM Yogi

14 Jul 2023 16:33 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized the high demand for UP’s mangoes in European markets during the inauguration of the “Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2023” at Avadh Shilpgram in Lucknow. He urged the need to make these mangoes accessible worldwide, stating that the markets of Europe are waiting for

Government considers investing Rs. 6,000 crore to support coal gasification projects.

14 Jul 2023 16:21 PM IST

The Ministry of Coal is considering a scheme to promote coal/lignite gasification projects for both public sector undertakings (PSUs) and the private sector with an outlay of Rs 6,000 crore, an official release Friday said. The ministry has set a target to achieve coal gasification of 100 Million Tonne (MT)

Delhi PWD minister Atishi on waterlogging : Water level now receding gradually, will take a day’s time

14 Jul 2023 12:30 PM IST

Atishi, the Minister of Delhi’s Public Works Department (PWD), stated on Friday that the Yamuna river’s water level is gradually dropping at a rate of 0.1 meters, and that it will take a day for things to return to normal. According to Minister Atishi, the ongoing heavy rains in North

Bombay HC refuses bail to NCP leader Nawab Malik

14 Jul 2023 11:47 AM IST

The Bombay High Court on Thursday refused to grant bail on medical grounds to NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister Nawab Malik in connection with a money laundering case being probed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Malik was arrested in February 2022 by the ED in a case allegedly linked

Gadkari lays foundation for three NH projects

14 Jul 2023 11:46 AM IST

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari laid the foundation stones for three national highway (NH) projects worth Rs 2,900 crore at Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh on Thursday. A total of 87 km of road will be built, with one of those stretching from Naidupeta to Turpu Kanupur for

TMC terms BJP’s ‘fact-finding team’ a diversionary tactic

14 Jul 2023 11:44 AM IST

The Trinamool Congress, fresh from an overwhelming victory in the Bengal panchayat polls, has termed the BJP’s ‘fact-finding’ team, which is visiting the kin of party workers affected by poll violence in Bengal, as an attempt to divert attention from the party’s humiliating defeat. “They should first send a fact-finding

Former J&K CM allegedly denied escorting vehicles

14 Jul 2023 11:42 AM IST

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah set out from his home on foot Thursday to reach the party office after police allegedly denied him escort vehicles and ITBP personnel cover. Abdullah, the vice president of the National Conference (NC), was scheduled to address a function at the party

Congress and BJP MLAs spar in Karnataka assembly

14 Jul 2023 11:40 AM IST

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly on Thursday witnessed a heated verbal exchange between the treasury and opposition sides, with the BJP demanding the ruling Congress provide proof for their allegation that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had promised to credit Rs 15 lakh to every person’s bank account. The issue came up

CM Stalin opposes one-size-fits-all approach

14 Jul 2023 11:38 AM IST

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Thursday expressed his state’s “strong” opposition to the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing against a “one-size-fits-all approach,” and flagged his concerns in a detailed letter to the Chairperson of the Law Commission of India. In the letter, he said, “UCC poses

BJP workers clash with police over teacher recruitment policy

14 Jul 2023 11:37 AM IST

Police burst tear gas shells and used water canons to disperse thousands of BJP workers, including senior leaders, who tried to march towards the Bihar Vidhan Sabha in protest against the Nitish Kumar government’s teacher recruitment policy. State BJP president Samrat Choudhary told reporters before the march commenced at the

Delhi, Haryana at loggerheads over Hathini Kund Barrage

14 Jul 2023 11:30 AM IST

The Delhi and Haryana state governments are at loggerheads over the flood-like situation in both states. In a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote that the Hathini Kund is a “barrage and not a dam.” Therefore, the amount of water released “cannot be

1,000 acres of land purchased for large-scale projects: Khattar

14 Jul 2023 11:28 AM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday said that the state government is preparing a plan to buy land for large projects including industry, health and education. If farmers are willing to give their land to the government, the Chief Minister, “then such schemes can be implemented soon.” CM