Trinamool split final? Rebel MPs to meet Speaker Om Birla on Monday, to seek recognition as ‘real TMC’
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Trinamool Congress (TMC), in the throes of crisis over rebellion in its Parliamentary unit, may be on the brink of a split as the rebel lawmakers are set to meet Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday and seek recognition and…
Govt hikes onion procurement rate to Rs 16.5 per kg from Saturday
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) In a bid to ensure better returns for farmers, the government has raised the onion procurement price, under its buffer stock programme, to Rs 16.50 per kg from Rs 15.80 per kg, effective from Saturday. Union Food and Consumer…
Innovators, business leaders explore new collaborations between India and Slovakia
Ljubljana, June 12 (IANS) Business leaders and innovators explored new opportunities for collaboration between Slovenia and India on Friday at a curtain-raiser roadshow on ‘Slovenia–India: Strategic Partnership in Technology and Business’ in…
South Korea: Ex-election watchdog chief banned from leaving country amid ballot shortage probe
Seoul, June 12 (IANS) South Korea’s justice ministry has approved a request from investigators to impose a travel ban on the former head of the National Election Commission (NEC) amid a probe into shortages of ballots during last week’s local…
Kerala HC hands over probe into 23 child deaths in Palakkad to CBI
Kochi, June 12 (IANS) The Kerala High Court directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to take over the probe into a series of child deaths reported in Palakkad district over the past 13 years, expressing concern over irregularities in the manner…
Pakistan: Acid attack on female doctor sparks concerns about unchecked availability of corrosive acid
Quetta, June 12 (IANS) Women’s rights activists and social media users have voiced concerns over the easy and unchecked availability of corrosive acid in local markets of Pakistan, following the attack on a female doctor in Balochistan province. Women’s…
Facebook, Insta down globally; users unable to refresh feeds
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Users of Facebook and Instagram across several countries reported widespread disruptions on Friday evening, with thousands complaining that the Meta-owned platforms were either not loading properly or failing to refresh content.…
Bengal T20 League: Rishabh, Saksham, and Toufik help Murshidabad Kings register first win of Season 3
Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) A dominant all-round performance helped Murshidabad Kings secure their first victory of the Bengal T20 League Season 3, defeating Rashmi Nes Medinipur Wizards by 28 runs via the DLS Method at Eden Gardens on Thursday. Batting…
Number of rebel MPs going to increase, claims suspended Trinamool leader Riju Dutta
Kolkata, June 12 (IANS) Suspended Trinamool Congress leader Riju Dutta on Friday claimed that the number of rebel party MPs, seeking recognition as a “new bloc” in the Lok Sabha will increase in the coming days. He also said that the…
Bastar charting new identity through development, prosperity: CM Sai at NITI Aayog meet
Raipur, June 12 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has said that Bastar is moving towards a new identity, shedding its past of violence and embracing a future built on development, opportunity and prosperity. Speaking at the 11th meeting…