Foundation days are not to erase or ignore pain, but to acknowledge history
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) While states in India usually observe foundation day to celebrate the moment of birth and glory, the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress chose “Poila Boisakh” (the first day of the first month on Bengali calendar)…
Delhi CM unveils winter pollution action plan, GRAP to operate from November-February
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Friday said the city government has already notified the “Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework” to tackle seasonal pollution well before the onset of winter, giving…
Pravisht Mishra opens up on representing Uttar Pradesh through ‘Bareilly Ke Bacchan’
Mumbai, June 19 (IANS) Television actor Pravisht Mishra has opened up about his experience of representing Uttar Pradesh through the television show “Bareilly Ke Bacchan.” Speaking to IANS, he shared that portraying a story rooted in his home state holds…
World looks at India with hope, enthusiasm, global engagement and investments rising: PM Modi
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the world today looks at India with hope and enthusiasm, adding that the growing global confidence in the country is reflected in increasing international engagement and investments.…
‘Do not play delaying tactics’, Kerala HC comes down hard on top bureaucrat
Kochi, June 19 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Friday expressed strong displeasure over the non-appearance of former Principal Secretary, Industries Department (Cashew), Mohammed Hanish, despite a clear direction to appear before the court in contempt…
Drugs worth Rs 4.75 crore seized in Mizoram; 3 women arrested amid concerns over increasing female smugglers
Aizawl, June 19 (IANS) Women are increasingly being drawn into drug smuggling operations from Myanmar, with security personnel arresting three females and recovering heroin worth Rs 4.75 crore from their possession in Mizoram, officials said on Friday. A…
From water yoga to marathon runs, India unites in wellness ahead of International Yoga Day
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) As the country gears up for the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, a series of yoga-themed events, fitness drives and awareness programmes were organised across several states, reflecting the growing enthusiasm for the…
Several mid-cap IT stocks down over 60 pc; TCS falls 55 pc from record high
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) A cautious outlook from consulting firm Accenture has led to heightened selling in India’s information technology (IT) shares, and many mid-cap IT stocks have dipped further than 55 per cent correction seen in shares of…
‘Feels like I’ve become an easy target’: Moroccon star Achraf Hakimi reacts after court confirms rape trial
New Delhi, June 19 (IANS) After the court rejected Moroccan football star appeal for an injunction for prosecution and confirmed he will stand trial on accusations of rape, the PSG defender denied such charges, saying, “If he wasn’t famous,…
Jharkhand RS polls: CPI(ML) writes to Kharge, calls Cong cross-voting charge baseless
Ranchi, June 19 (IANS) After sharp exchange of words among INDIA Bloc allies in Jharkhand over the defeat of Congress Rajya Sabha candidate in Thursday’s polls, the CPI(ML) Liberation shot off a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday.…