Religious harmony key to India’s development: J&K L-G
Srinagar, July 19 (IANS) J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha said on Sunday that religious harmony is the cornerstone on which a strong society, a strong J&K and a developed India can be built. The J&K L-G addressed the Interfaith Dialogue for…
Andhra: Jagan alleges scam in privatisation of Ramayapatnam Port
Amaravati, July 19 (IANS) Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Sunday slammed the Chandrababu Naidu government for what he termed turning the Ramayapatnam port into a scam to generate cash flows…
BJP shielding paper leak networks, claims K’taka Congress
Bengaluru, July 19 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President B.K. Hariprasad on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Union government over alleged examination paper leaks across the country, accusing it of jeopardising the future of millions of…
LS Speaker discusses key business issues on eve of Monsoon Session
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) On the eve of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Lok Sabha met on Sunday under the chairpersonship of Speaker Om Birla, who sought suggestions from all political parties on issues of…
Centre in talks with stakeholders on social media curbs for kids
New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The Centre is holding consultations with stakeholders on possible safeguards for children on social media, including proposals to restrict access for users under 16, Electronics & IT Secretary S. Krishnan said. Krishnan said…
TN: Dharmapuri groundnut farmers seek KRP canal water as drought threatens crop
Dharmapuri (Tamil Nadu), July 19 (IANS) Groundnut farmers in Karimangalam in Tamil Nadu’s Dharmapuri district have appealed to the district administration and the Water Resources Department (WRD) to divert water from the right canal of the Krishnagiri…
NRAI unanimously approves constitutional amendments to align with National Sports Governance Act
Bhubaneswar, July 19 (IANS) In a significant move toward structural modernisation and enhanced transparency in sports administration, the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI)on Sunday officially amended its constitution. The landmark changes were…
Centre will revive Bengal’s lost industrial glory: HM Amit Shah
Kolkata, July 19 (IANS) The Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will do whatever is necessary to revive the lost industrial glory of West Bengal, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said here on Sunday. Speaking at the virtual inauguration of…
South Korea: World heritage representatives gather in Busan for UNESCO committee session
Seoul, July 19 (IANS) Thousands of global delegates gathered in Busan on Sunday as the UNESCO World Heritage Committee opened its annual session for the first time in the country with a ceremony attended by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Around…
FIFA WC Cup final: Restaurants and hotels in Maha to stay open till 4 AM
Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) As football fever grips the maximum city, the Maharashtra government has allowed eateries, restaurants, and hotels across the state, including Mumbai, to remain open until 4 AM. The move comes on the back of the formal request put…