Centre released Rs 1,178 crore to K’taka for SC students’ post-matric scholarship scheme in 3 years
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The Central government has released a total Central share of Rs 1,178.20 crore to beneficiaries in Karnataka under the Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students during the last three…
‘Double standards, misleading youth’, NDA leaders slams Rahul over Prayagraj event
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Various leaders from the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) on Sunday hit out at the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi over his ‘Chhatron Ki Goonj’ event in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj, claiming that this…
Pakistan: Industrial and export supply chains face disruption due to goods, oil transporters strike
Islamabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Industrial and export supply chains faced disruption in Pakistan as the goods transporters and oil tankers launched a nationwide strike, with operators pledging to continue the protest until the group’s leadership holds…
Govt strengthens oversight as DAPSC expenditure trails revised estimates
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The actual expenditure under the Development Action Plan for Scheduled Castes (DAPSC) has remained below the revised budget estimates every year since 2020-21, with fund utilisation falling to 85.65 per cent in 2025-26, the…
Odisha CM launches ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ drive, urges statewide participation
Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) On the auspicious occasion of August Kranti Diwas, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Sunday launched the historical ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign during a special event in Bhubaneswar. Speaking on the…
APL 2026: Royals captain Das banks on home support to end Warriors’ unbeaten streak
Guwahati, Aug 9 (IANS) Guwahati Royals skipper Rishav Das said he is banking on strong home support for his side aims to hand table-toppers Dibrugarh Warriors their first defeat of the Assam Premier League (APL) 2026 season when the clash takes place at…
Hyderabad celebrates Bonalu with traditional fervour, devotees throng temples
Hyderabad, Aug 9 (IANS) Devotees thronged Mahankali temples in Hyderabad on Sunday as the annual ‘Bonalu’ festival was celebrated with traditional fervour and gaiety. Special prayers were held at the Simhavahini Mahankali temple in Lal…
CM Mohan Yadav flags off Tiranga Yatra in Bhopal amid rain, urges youth to serve nation
Bhopal, Aug 9 (IANS) Amid rainfall on Sunday, hundreds of youths took out a ‘Tiranga Yatra’ in the Madhya Pradesh capital, immersing the city in a spirit of patriotism. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav flagged off the procession from TT Nagar Stadium, waving…
IIMA, Cyril Shroff jointly set up leadership academy for new era corporate lawyers
New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Cyril Shroff, managing partner of law company Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad have jointly set up the Cyril Shroff-IIMA GC Leadership Academy, an initiative aimed at preparing general…
Three minor siblings drown while trying to save each other in Bihar’s Purnea
Patna, Aug 9 (IANS) Tragedy struck Alamnagar in Bihar’s Purnea district on Sunday when three brothers drowned while attempting to save one another after one of them fell into deep water. The incident occurred in Ward No. 7 of Kullakhas Panchayat…