NIA gets two-day custody of Trinamool councillor Shakir Ali in Ram Navami violence case
Kolkata, July 1 (IANS) Trinamool Congress councillor Shakir Ali, husband of former Trinamool MP Aparupa Poddar, was sent to two days’ National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody in connection with a 2023 Ram Navami violence case. On Tuesday,…
Manipur: Fresh Naga-Kuki clashes rock Kamjong, over 20 houses torched
Imphal, July 1 (IANS) Fresh violence erupted in Manipur’s Kamjong district on Wednesday as armed clashes between Naga and Kuki groups led to the torching of more than 20 houses in villages near the India-Myanmar border, officials said. According to…
Assam opens FIFA Club World Cup Fan Park in Dibrugarh
Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced the opening of a FIFA Club World Cup Fan Park in Dibrugarh, extending the state’s football viewing experience beyond Guwahati and providing enthusiasts another…
Assam rolls out VB-G RAM-G scheme, CM Sarma says initiative will boost rural jobs and livelihoods
Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced the statewide rollout of the ‘VB-G RAM-G’ initiative, saying the scheme would significantly enhance rural employment opportunities and strengthen…
Rajasthan gets data centre investment proposals worth Rs 43,000 crore; CM pitches state as AI hub
Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday said Rajasthan is rapidly emerging as a key player in India’s digital transformation, with the state receiving investment proposals worth over Rs 43,000 crore in the data centre…
Health Minister chairs key meetings on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, dengue preparedness
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and 100-day campaign with the government of NCT of Delhi, emphasising that while significant efforts have been made under the TB Mukt…
National e-Governance conference: PM Modi’s vision of leveraging technology transformed public service delivery, says Raj CM
Jaipur, July 1 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the 29th National e-Governance Conference at the Rajasthan International Centre (RIC) on Wednesday, officials said. Addressing the inaugural session, the Chief Minister said…
When Om Puri revealed how Bollywood’s nepotism did disservice to Naseeruddin Shah’s talent
Mumbai, July 1 (IANS) The friendship between the late actor Om Puri and veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah was nothing short of legendary. The two stuck with each other through thick and thin, and became each other’s quiet strength even in the face of…
Delhi HC upholds ruling declaring NSE a ‘public authority’ under RTI Act
New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Wednesday upheld an earlier ruling declaring the National Stock Exchange (NSE) a “public authority” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, holding that it is amenable to the transparency law…
Sukhbir Badal asks Punjab CM not to dupe women over rollout of monthly financial allowance
Chandigarh, July 1 (IANS) Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) President Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday asked the Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann not to dupe the women and said Rs 55,000 should be deposited in the bank accounts of all women to fulfill the Aam…