Junior doctors across Andhra Pradesh intensify strike to demand hike in stipend
Amaravati, Aug 17 (IANS) Demanding a hike in stipend, junior doctors across Andhra Pradesh on Monday began a total boycott of emergency services, disrupting healthcare delivery in government medical colleges and teaching hospitals. Andhra Pradesh Junior…
Attempt to stop ‘Vande Mataram’ rendition midway shameful, says Punjab BJP chief
Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Punjab BJP President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, on Monday expressed concern over the alleged disrespect shown to the national song ‘Vande Mataram’ during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters in…
Deepak Mhaskey replaces Amit Malviya as BJP IT Cell chief
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) In a major organisational reshuffle, the BJP on Monday replaced its IT cell chief Amit Malviya with Deepak Mhaskey, a political organiser from Chhattisgarh. The BJP, earlier in the day, announced a comprehensive list of new…
Govt clears 31 ECMS projects worth Rs 7,877 crore, 106 approvals now total Rs 69,548 crore
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has cleared nearly 31 applications involving investments of Rs 7,877 crore under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), as the government steps up…
1st Test: Suthar, Jadeja star as India bowl out SL for 284, take 178-run lead despite Dinusha’s ton
Galle, Aug 17 (IANS) Left-arm spinners Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja picked seven scalps collectively as India bowled Sri Lanka out for 284 at stumps on day three of the first Test at the Galle International Stadium on Monday. Before rain forced early…
Six militants, six drug peddlers arrested in Manipur; arms, narcotics recovered
Imphal, Aug 17 (IANS) Security forces in Manipur, in separate joint operations conducted across different districts, have arrested six militants, including a woman, belonging to various banned outfits and apprehended six drug peddlers, including a woman,…
Pawan Kalyan’s brother Naga Babu appointed chairman of AP Green Executive Committee
Amaravati, Aug 17 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan’s brother Nagendra Rao Konidela, also known as Naga Babu, has been appointed as the chairman of the Andhra Pradesh Green Executive Committee. Naga Babu is a member of the…
Portugal: INS Sudarshini concludes port call after professional and cultural engagements
Lisbon, Aug 17 (IANS) Indian Navy’s sail training ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded its port call at Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel Island – the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal – as part of Lokayan 2026, the Ministry of Defence said…
Ashok Dham stampede: Bihar Minister mourns deaths; Rs 4 lakh compensation announced
Patna, Aug 17 (IANS) Seven women lost their lives in a stampede at Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar, on Monday. Bihar Minister and local MLA Vijay Kumar Sinha described the incident as extremely tragic and said officials had been instructed to…
Fadnavis briefs PM Modi on Maha projects, dismisses rumours of shifting to Delhi
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday to discuss key development roadmaps, infrastructure progress and Centre‑State initiatives. During his visit, CM Fadnavis submitted a…