Bengal moves to reform recruitment process with bureaucrat-led WBCSSC
Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday announced what he described as the first step towards freeing the state’s recruitment system from political interference by adopting the Union Public Service Commission…
Madhavan-starrer ‘GDN’ trailer out; promises a gripping, intense biopic based on G D Naidu’s life!
Chennai, July 4 (IANS) The makers of director Krishnakumar Ramakumar’s eagerly awaited period film, ‘GDN’, featuring actor Madhavan in the lead, on Saturday released a breathtaking trailer of the film, much to the delight of fans and…
CBI arrests military engineer in Manali for demanding Rs 93,000 bribe
Manali, July 4 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested an Assistant Garrison Engineer, Military Engineering Services, in Manali, Himachal Pradesh, for demanding a bribe of Rs 93,000 and accepting a part payment from an employee of a…
Veer Bharat Nyas secretary serves Rs 5 crore defamation notice on MP Congress chief Patwari
Bhopal, July 4 (IANS) The controversy over the alleged allotment of government property to the Veer Bharat Nyas took a legal turn on Saturday after the trust’s Secretary, Shriram Tiwari, served a Rs 5 crore defamation notice on Madhya Pradesh…
Bengal: Abhishek Banerjee yet to submit documents in traffic violation case
Kolkata, July 4 (IANS) Trinamool Congress general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has yet to submit documents in a recent traffic violation case, police sources said on Saturday evening. Banerjee was accused of violating the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988. Based on…
2nd T20I: Bethell, Brook power England to four-wicket win over India
Manchester, July 4 (IANS) Jacob Bethell produced an unbeaten 76 while Harry Brook’s breathtaking assault in the powerplay turned the chase on its head as England chased down 191 with an over to spare, defeating India by four wickets in the second…
India’s relief ops continue in Venezuela, ‘touching lives, bringing comfort’
Caracas, July 4 (IANS) As India’s medical teams continue to provide humanitarian support to Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday shared a glimpse of the support efforts under…
Follow Shyama Prasad Mukherjee’s ideals to serve India: Tripura CM
Agartala, July 4 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday urged people, especially the youth, to follow the ideals and principles of Bharat Kesari Shyama Prasad Mukherjee and dedicate themselves to nation-building and public service.…
Gunshots heard during cordon and search operation in J&K’s Shopian district
Srinagar, July 4 (IANS) Gunshots were heard on Saturday during a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, police sources said. Police sources said gunshots were heard during a CASO in the Saidpora area of south…
Chandigarh: Five rescued, two feared trapped in building collapse (Lead)
Chandigarh, July 4 (IANS) Five people have been rescued, and two are feared trapped after a two-storey old building collapsed in Chandigarh’s Industrial Area Phase-2 on Saturday evening, prompting the deployment of the National Disaster Response…