India’s MANAS helpline records nearly 1 million connection attempts
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) National Narcotics Helpline MANAS (Madak Padarth Nishedh Asoochna Kendra) recorded almost 1 million (over 9.94 lakh) connection attempts since launch for confidential drug reporting and support, the government said on Thursday.…
ECI announces bypolls for three seats in Bihar, MP and Gujarat on July 30, result on Aug 3
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday announced by-elections to three vacant Assembly constituencies in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, with polling scheduled for July 30 and counting of votes on August 3. With…
India, Japan sign agreement on first co-development project in defence sector: PM Modi
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that India and Japan have signed an agreement on the first co-development project in the defence sector. Addressing a joint press meet with his Japanese counterpart, Sanae…
PM Modi, Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi to inaugurate Maruti Suzuki’s 4th plant in Haryana’s Kharkhoda
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) In a major boost to India’s manufacturing ambitions under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are set to jointly inaugurate Maruti Suzuki…
Ahmedabad civic body collects 709 food samples in June; 46 fail safety and quality tests
Ahmedabad, July 2 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) intensified food safety enforcement across the city in June, collecting 709 food samples from businesses and carrying out inspections at 1,877 food establishments, with 46 samples…
World Sports Journalists Day: Sports Min Mandaviya, Jay Shah hail media’s ‘invaluable’ contributions
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah on Thursday extended their wishes to the sports media fraternity on the occasion of World Sports Journalists…
Assam targets 10 lakh litres of daily milk production to boost dairy sector
Guwahati, July 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday reiterated the state government’s commitment to strengthening the dairy sector, saying the administration aims to increase milk production to 10 lakh litres per day while…
Amsterdam Flames prioritised ‘adaptable players’ in ETPL draft: Co-owner Steve Waugh
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Australian great Steve Waugh said versatility was the defining factor behind Amsterdam Flames’ selections in the inaugural European T20 Premier League (ETPL) 2026 Player Draft, explaining that the franchise deliberately…
MP CM Mohan Yadav congratulates Hemant Khandelwal on completing one year as state BJP chief
Bhopal, July 2 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday congratulated state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal on completing one year in office, praising his leadership and contribution to strengthening the party organisation. In a…
Transition to e-mobility must focus on green growth, circular economy: Bhupender Yadav
New Delhi, July 2 (IANS) Union Minister Bhupender Yadav said on Thursday that India’s transition to electric mobility is not merely about replacing one technology with another — it is about building a sustainable industrial ecosystem that…