JPC on One Nation, One Election wraps up key consultations in Lucknow
Lucknow, July 15 (IANS) The Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the framework for the ambitious ‘One Nation, One Election’ proposal concluded its three-day consultation meeting in Lucknow on Wednesday. On the final day, the…
India-UK CETA: Seven Ahmedabad-region exporters send first UK-bound shipment
Ahmedabad, July 15 (IANS) Ahmedabad marked the operational launch of exports under the India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) on Wednesday as the first export consignment from the region destined for the United Kingdom was…
‘Zero-risk mission’: How Gujarat Police is securing India’s second-biggest Rath Yatra
Ahmedabad, July 15 (IANS) As lakhs of devotees prepare to line the streets of Ahmedabad on Thursday for Lord Jagannath’s 149th Rath Yatra, the city administration has mounted one of its largest-ever security operations, combining thousands of…
Bengal: Family files FIR against Abhishek Banerjee over health camp treatment
Kolkata, July 15 (IANS) The family of a girl child, who had her arm amputated after receiving treatment at a ‘Sebaashray’ health camp, on Wednesday filed a written complaint with the Diamond Harbour Police District Superintendent against…
Gujarat CM joins Maha Aarti on eve of Jagannath Rath Yatra
Ahmedabad, July 15 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Maha Aarti at the historic Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on Wednesday evening, offering prayers for the well-being and prosperity of the state’s people on the eve…
Govt unveils Rs 1,500 crore biomedical research initiative to boost healthcare innovation
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) The Central government launched Phase‑III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme with a total outlay of Rs 1,500 crore to expand fellowships, research grants and translating discoveries into practical healthcare…
Bihar cabinet approves 25 proposals; Panchayats get taxation powers, AI centre of excellence cleared
Patna, July 15 (IANS) The Bihar Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, approved 25 key agenda items during its meeting on Wednesday, clearing a series of proposals related to local governance, transport, tourism, social welfare, technology,…
Wawrinka bids farewell to Gstaad, receives special ceremony
Gstaad (Switzerland), July 15 (IANS) Life came full circle for three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka as he bid farewell to the event where he started his career at the start of the century. Wawrinka’s farewell season reached a special milestone this…
Shivani Narayanan pays tribute to S Janaki by singing her popular tracks
Chennai, July 15 (IANS) Well known actress and Bigg Boss contestant Shivani Narayanan has paid tribute to one of India’s greatest playback singers S Janaki in her own simple way. The actress has now put out videos of her attempting to sing some of…
Assam Guv asks officials to fast-track Sports University campus project
Guwahati, July 15 (IANS) Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday reviewed the progress of the permanent campus of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University at Chabua in Dibrugarh district and directed officials to expedite the construction work…