One held in Kolkata for extorting money from firm impersonating Bengal BJP chief
Kolkata, Aug 9 (IANS) The Kolkata police have arrested a person for indulging in extortion in the name of West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Samik Bhattacharya, police said on Sunday. The accused was arrested after a complaint was filed…
SP leader Abu Azmi questions Aban Ahmed’s death in police custody, seeks impartial probe
Mumbai, Aug 9 (IANS) Samajwadi Party leader in Maharashtra and MLA Abu Azmi has raised serious questions over the death of Aban Ahmed, son of the late Atiq Ahmed, stating that the circumstances surrounding the incident do not inspire confidence that…
Preparing Delhi’s judicial system for future: CM Rekha Gupta
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Sunday that the state government is preparing the national capital’s judicial system for the future with the vision of combining the talent of the new generation with modern judicial…
Andhra announces Rs 20 lakh for family of medico run over by youth’s car
Amaravati, Aug 9 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday announced Rs 20 lakh assistance for the family of medico K. Priyanka, who was run over by a car driven by a youth under the influence of alcohol at a mall in…
‘Their success will motivate many youngsters’, PM Narendra Modi celebrates CWG medal winners
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the success of India’s Commonwealth Games 2026 medal winners will inspire a new generation of athletes as he hosted the country’s outstanding performers from the Glasgow…
India-Japan cooperation being built around de-risking shared economic vulnerabilities: Report
Tokyo, Aug 9 (IANS) The India-Japan relationship looks like a promising strategic partnership, and the cooperation is being built around de-risking shared economic vulnerabilities, said a report. According to the report by Tokyo Review, both Japan and…
Bihar: PMEGP brings turnaround in lives of Sheikhpura residents
Patna, Aug 9 (IANS) Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) is bringing a rapid turnaround in the lives of residents in Sheikhpura district by providing them financial assistance. Gauri Kumari and her husband Lalan Pandey have…
Search for Head of Sports Science & Medicine at CoE is on as top candidates back out: VVS Laxman
Bengaluru, Aug 9 (IANS) The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has hit a major roadblock in its attempt to appoint a Head of Sports Science and Medicine (SSM) at its Centre of Excellence (CoE), with multiple high-profile international…
Jharkhand: 3 JPSC members resign amid CID probe into exam irregularities
Ranchi, Aug 9 (IANS) Three members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JSPC) namely Ajita Bhattacharya, Anima Hansda, and Jamal Ahmed resigned from their posts on Sunday, amid deepening controversy over the alleged examination irregularities. All…
Indian Cost Accounts Service playing key role in govt cost optimisation: Top official
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Sunday highlighted the role of the Indian Cost Accounts Service (ICoAS) in strengthening cost optimisation, prudent resource utilisation, and robust financial oversight across government…