More opportunities for women in Coast Guard; policy reforms also to benefit kin of those missing at sea
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is set to get more gender neutral through the induction of women candidates into both Short Service Appointments (SSA) and Permanent Appointments (PA) at par with their male counterparts. The SSA has…
Delhi HC asks ECI to ensure SIR duties do not impose ‘unbearable’ burden on teachers
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Tuesday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure that election-related duties assigned to schoolteachers do not impose an “unbearable” burden on them, observing that teachers…
Textile PLI scheme draws Rs 167.51 crore investment in Maharashtra: Govt
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) As many as 24 companies from Maharashtra have been approved under the Centre’s Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Textiles, with investments worth Rs 167.51 crore made in the state as of March 31, 2026, the…
6,115 e-Zero FIRs in Delhi recorded for cyber financial frauds since May 2025: MoS Bandi Sanjay Kumar
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Delhi and Chandigarh recorded the highest number of 6,115 and 4,174 e-Zero FIRs in cyber crime cases specifically for cyber financial fraud cases since May 2025, Centre told the Lok Sabha told on Tuesday. Minister of State (MoS)…
Ryan ten Doeschate steps down as India’s assistant coach, set for KKR return: Report
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Ryan ten Doeschate has ended his stint as the Indian team’s assistant coach following the conclusion of the white-ball tour of England, bringing to a close a two-year association with the national team. The former…
Centre imposes stock holding limits on sugar dealers from Aug 1-Nov 30
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) In a bid to prevent hoarding and ensure a transparent and efficient sugar supply chain, the government on Tuesday announced to impose stock holding limits on sugar dealers across the country that will come into effect from…
Karnataka Cabinet expansion decision likely tonight: Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, July 28 (IANS) A final decision on the long-awaited expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet is likely to be taken by Tuesday night, Congress Working Committee (CWC) member and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said, even as ministerial aspirants…
Bengal Police launch four helplines to fight corruption
Kolkata, July 28 (IANS) West Bengal Police on Tuesday launched four dedicated toll-free helpline numbers for public involvement in preventing corruption in administrative functioning in the state. The helpline numbers were officially launched at the…
Delhi: Women to register for Rs 2,500 scheme from Aug 1
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Delhi Cabinet headed by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday approved the decision to roll out the ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’ – offering Rs 2,500 per month to eligible women – by opening the portal for registration for…
Major relief for NEET student protesters as Fadnavis govt orders withdrawal of cases in Maharashtra
Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) In a major relief to students across Maharashtra, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday directed the Home Department to withdraw all police cases registered against students who participated in the NEET exam agitation.…