‘Big week of conversations, connections and progress’: Australian envoy ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Melbourne, July 8 (IANS) Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, on Wednesday said that Melbourne is buzzing and looking forward to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, terming it as a “big week of conversations, connections…
ISMA urges fact-based debate on E20 petrol, rejects misleading claims
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Amid growing misinformation about ethanol-blended petrol, the Indian Sugar & Bio-Energy Manufacturers Association (ISMA) — the apex industry body representing sugar and bio-energy producers — on Wednesday urged…
Ram Mandir, Badrinath Temple thefts: Seers urge for strict rules to maintain faith of devotees
Haridwar, July 8 (IANS) Amid the controversy over alleged embezzlement of donations made at Ayodhya’s Ram Temple and Badrinath’s Shri Badrinath Temple, Parmarth Niketan President Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Jain monk Acharya Lokesh Muni on…
Gujarat CM presents appointment letters to 449 newly selected Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors
Gandhinagar, July 8 (IANS) A total of 449 newly recruited Unarmed Police Sub-Inspectors (PSIs) were formally inducted into the Gujarat Police after receiving their appointment letters from Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel at a ceremony held in Gandhinagar…
‘Attempt to marginalise in every sphere’: Congress criticises inclusion of non-Muslim members in MP Waqf Board
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Congress leader Hussain Dalwai on Wednesday criticised the inclusion of non-Muslim members in the newly constituted Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board, calling the move “completely wrong” and questioning whether similar…
Adani Energy project sets ball rolling for new phase in Kenya-India ties
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Adani Energy’s recent approval of an 117 billion Kenyan shilling (KES) power transmission project in Kenya reflects a shift in the African nation’s economic diplomacy, with India emerging as an important partner and deepening…
Tribals to get independent land records, registry rights: Maha Minister
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Maharashtra Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Wednesday announced that tribal families holding land under the Forest Rights Act (FRA) will be issued independent land registry documents, a move expected to benefit over two…
FIFA WC: ‘Morocco must be brave with the ball,’ says Aboukhlal ahead of France QF clash
Rabat, July 8 (IANS) Former Morocco winger Zakaria Aboukhlal has warned the Atlas Lions that they cannot afford to rely solely on defensive resilience against France, insisting they must also be brave in possession when the two sides renew their FIFA…
Over 11 lakh BJP workers joined digital training campaign under Deendayal Upadhyaya initiative: Tarun Chugh
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh on Wednesday expressed satisfaction over the success of the Digital Training Campaign conducted under the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Training Maha Abhiyan in New Delhi, describing it as…
Former DDC chairperson joins Farooq Abdullah’s NC in Srinagar
Srinagar, July 8 (IANS) Former Chairperson of District Development Council Baramulla and the wife of opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) co-founder Muzaffar Hussain Baig, Safina Baig, on Wednesday joined the National Conference (NC) at the party…