Sharavathi project crucial for K’taka’s power needs: Shivakumar
Bengaluru, July 20 (IANS) In a major decisive move, Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Monday announced that the Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project is vital to meeting the state’s future electricity requirements and that the government would…
Odisha Guv stresses inclusive development of PVTGs
Bhubaneswar, July 20 (IANS) Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Monday stressed the need for the inclusive and dignified development of the state’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), saying the vision of Viksit Odisha and Viksit Bharat…
ED conducts search operations for illegal sand mining in Pathankot
Chandigarh, July 20 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate’s zonal office in Jalandhar in Punjab on Monday said it has conducted search operations under Section 17 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) of 2002 on 16 premises in connection with…
Rajasthan CM warns officials against delays in projects
Jaipur, July 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that completing development projects within the stipulated timeframe and ensuring timely delivery of benefits to the public are among the state government’s highest priorities.…
UTT Season 7: Captain Sathiyan steers Dabang Delhi to crucial 9-6 win over Ahmedabad
Panaji (Goa), July 20 (IANS) Indian great Sathiyan Gnanasekaran steadied the Dabang Delhi TTC ship with a captain’s performance, pitching in with crucial wins in the Men’s Singles and Mixed Doubles matches as the former champions beat Ahmedabad APL…
Bill to give legal protection to Vande Mataram on Rajya Sabha agenda tomorrow
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) On the second day of the Monsoon Session, Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. The Bill aims to extend statutory…
World’s largest democracy, valued friend: Moldovan Prez about India
Chisinau, July 20 (IANS) Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Monday said that India is the world’s largest democracy and a valued friend, following President Droupadi Murmu’s ongoing State Visit to the Eastern European country. “Honoured to welcome…
EAM Jaishankar and Uzbek FM discuss deepening bilateral ties
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday stated that he had a good conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, and discussed deepening India-Uzbekistan bilateral ties. “A good conversation with…
Sikkim unveils Rs 18,455-crore budget with focus on infrastructure, tourism and healthcare
Gangtok, July 20 (IANS) Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Monday presented a Rs 18,455-crore Budget for the financial year 2026-27, laying out an ambitious roadmap centred on infrastructure creation, healthcare, education, sustainable tourism…
Flash floods kill 20, leave over 100 missing in eastern Afghanistan
Kabul, July 20 (IANS) At least 20 people were killed, around 80 others injured and more than 100 remain missing after flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck Nuristan province in eastern Afghanistan on Monday, a government official said. Yousuf…