Assam exempts small non-polluting units from approvals to boost ease of doing business
Guwahati, July 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a major policy initiative to promote entrepreneurship, saying small, non-polluting enterprises in the state will no longer require government approvals to commence…
BJP to convert historic north Kolkata office into Syama Prasad Mookerjee museum
Kolkata, July 8 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has decided to convert its historic office at Muralidhar Sen Lane in north Kolkata into a museum dedicated to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, highlighting his life,…
‘Honour to serve people’: India thanks Venezuela for acknowledging Operation Amistad
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India on Wednesday said that the humanitarian assistance following the devastating June 24 twin earthquakes in Venezuela was an “honour” and reflected the enduring friendship between the two nations. In a statement…
Monsoon fury: 62 dead since June 1 in Maharashtra; red alert issued for coastal districts
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Severe monsoon weather continues to batter Maharashtra, with relentless downpours over the past 24 hours triggering flash floods, river overflows, and structural collapses. According to the latest situation summary report released…
Centre assures full support as Amit Shah speaks to Satheesan on Wayanad disaster
Thiruvananthapuram, July 8 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan over the Wayanad mudslide, assuring the Centre’s full support for the ongoing rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts while…
PMK alleges TN lost 700 affordable MBBS seats due to deemed university conversions
Chennai, July 8 (IANS) The Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) on Wednesday alleged that Tamil Nadu has lost around 700 government quota MBBS seats after six private medical colleges were converted into deemed-to-be universities, a move it said would severely…
YS Rajasekhara Reddy’s service to people will always be remembered: Rahul, Kharge pay tributes to former AP CM
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Congress top brass paid tributes to the veteran Congressman and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister YS Rajasekhara Reddy on his birth anniversary, stating that his service to people will always be remembered. Leader of the…
Kareena Kapoor clicks ‘hot husband’ Saif Ali Khan walking out of the sea in his swimwear, says ‘summer’s going well’
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Bollywood star Kareena Kapoor seems to be making the most of her family vacation, and her latest social media post is a proof of the same. Kareena’s latest post speaks all about her “hot husband” Saif Ali Khan. On…
UCC debate intensifies in Rajasthan as Cong demands draft, BJP backs public consultations
Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) A political slugfest has erupted in Rajasthan over the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC), with the Congress demanding that the BJP government release the draft legislation before seeking public suggestions, while the ruling party…
Senior SMS Medical College Professor Dr NL Disania dies by suicide in Jaipur
Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) The Head of the Department (HoD) of Forensic Medicine at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur, Dr N.L. Disania died by suicide at his residence in the city’s Khatipura area. He was a senior professor and one of the…