Punjab Guv distributes appointment letters to skill-trained 1,044 youth
Ludhiana, July 17 (IANS) A convocation of the Multi Skill Development Centres (MSDCs) was organised on Thursday at the World Skill Campus of Excellence, Government ITI Campus, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The event witnessed the conferring…
Political compulsions behind July 21 Martyrs’ Day ownership race among Bengal Oppn blocs, larger challenge for Mamata
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) Trinamool Congress factions are racing to own “July 21 Martyrs’ Day” for a symbolic claim on political legitimacy and a live test of organisational strength, while Congress party’s invitation to Mamata…
Assam Assembly issues directive to curb electricity wastage
Guwahati, July 17 (IANS) The Assam Legislative Assembly has issued a directive to curb electricity wastage within its premises by asking staff to ensure that lights, fans, and air conditioners are switched off whenever rooms and passages remain…
Jagan launches ‘2.0 super app’ to connect YSRCP cadre with leadership
Amaravati, July 17 (IANS) Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Thursday launched “Jagan 2.0 Super App”, describing it as a dedicated digital platform that will connect every YSRCP worker directly with the party…
MP: Narmada waters reach more Vindhya farmlands as longest water tunnel nears completion
Bhopal, July 17 (IANS) After 17 years of overcoming formidable geological challenges, the 11.952-kilometre-long tunnel has reached its final stage of completion. The state claimed it is the longest in the country. Once operational, Narmada water will…
J&K: SIA frames charges in narco-Terror case
Srinagar, July 17 (IANS) J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) on Thursday achieved a breakthrough by framing charges in a landmark narco‑terror case in the Special NIA Court. A statement said: “In a breakthrough against narco‑terrorism and…
‘Campaign has just begun’: HM Amit Shah after planting 1.25 trees in Gandhinagar
Ahmedabad, July 17 (IANS) Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha’s tree plantation initiative has “not ended” with the planting of 1.25 crore saplings but has instead entered its most…
NHRC orders probe into alleged maternal deaths, kidney failure after C-sections in Rajasthan
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of a complaint alleging that several women died under suspicious circumstances and many others suffered kidney failure after undergoing Caesarean (C-section)…
FIFA to probe Argentina players for ‘insensitive’ banner on Falkland after England semis
New York, July 17 (IANS) FIFA, football’s world governing body, has launched an investigation over a controversial banner displayed by Argentina’s players after their FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal win against England in Atlanta on the…
Lana Del Rey says, ‘so much happened over last 4 years’ as she announces new album
Mumbai, July 16 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey, who is set to release her new album, has said that she has gone through a lot in the past 4 years. On Thursday, the singer took to her Instagram, and shared a series of pictures and videos giving a…