NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan Chief Secretary over maternal deaths; seeks detailed report within two weeks
Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of the reported maternal deaths in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara and Banswara districts and issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of the Rajasthan government,…
India’s IP rights for hydrogen train technology open export opportunities: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said India has retained the intellectual property (IP) rights for its indigenous hydrogen train technology, paving the way for future exports, as Prime Minister Narendra…
Gujarat conducts record 94 lakh malaria tests as monsoon vector-borne disease surveillance intensifies
Gandhinagar, July 17 (IANS) The Gujarat Health Department has conducted over 94 lakh malaria tests this year as it intensifies surveillance and preventive measures against mosquito-borne diseases during the monsoon, with more than 19,500 health teams…
PM Modi’s UDAN scheme brings first direct Delhi flight to Daman: Ram Mohan Naidu
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s UDAN scheme has brought Daman its first direct flight to Delhi, according to an official statement on Friday. The minister…
Farm worker arrested for murder of 12-year-old girl in Maha’s Wardha
Wardha, July 17 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough by police in Maharashtra, a farm labourer was arrested within 24 hours for the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl at her home near the state’s Wardha district, officials said on…
FBI arrests Punjab gang suspect in US in major organised crime case
Washington, July 17 (IANS) The FBI has arrested Indian national Nitish Kaushal in Vermont, days after placing him on its Most Wanted list, in what marks a major development in a sweeping US prosecution of an alleged Punjab-based transnational organised…
DRI busts international gold smuggling syndicate, 6 arrested
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough in a transnational smuggling racket, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted an international gold smuggling syndicate and arrested six people, including three Filipinos, officials said on…
Niki Walia on Raghav Juyal: He’s like Mowgli
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actress Niki Walia, who is all set to be seen in the upcoming Bollywood film Bhai Tera Star Hai starring Raghav Juyal, has shared that the actor is like “Mowgli”. Speaking about the project, Niki looked back at her time on the sets…
Assam ramps up sports infra, training support to nurture global talent, says Himanta Sarma
Guwahati, July 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state government is making sustained investments in sports infrastructure, training facilities and equipment support to help young athletes realise their potential and…
Shehnaaz Gill opens up about the emotional complexities of long-distance love
Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Actress Shehnaaz Gill, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming Punjabi film “Ishqnama”, has shared that while distance can make love feel more valuable and deepen a person’s importance in one’s life, it can…