âPiles of this yearâs school books lying in recycling centreâ, Chhattisgarh orders probe
At a press conference Tuesday, Upadhyay alleged that the books were printed through Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan and Chhattisgarh Textbook Corporation, and meant to be distributed for free among government-run school students from Class 1 to 10.Â
Army officer âassaulted inside police stationâ, Odisha orders probe
Sources said the Central command also took up the matter with the state authorities and demanded necessary action. Odisha DGP YB Khurania ordered a Crime Branch probe following intervention of the Indian Army.
Kunoâs cheetahs in captivity for a year now, Rs 24 lakh earmarked to purchase meat for them
While the government has spared no expense to safeguard the big cats, a scrutiny of the latest annual plan on operation (APO) for cheetah management at Kuno (2024-25) shows the journey has not been without challenges.
Strike by workers of key Samsung plant near Chennai enters 2nd week; their top demand â right to form a union
The workers, who have been striking since September 9, are demanding that the company recognise their union, start wage revision talks, and address concerns regarding working conditions.
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar row: Govt responds to scientists, indicates Minister’s say on awardees is final
Principal Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister, Ajay Sood, is learned to have sent a brief two-line reply on Tuesday, stating that the selection process was followed as per the MHA website. However, the process on the website was reportedly tweaked over the weekend.
Heads roll in Andhra police, actorâs charges point to âmisuse of powerâ
The woman, who spent 42 days behind bars alongside her parents, has now come forward to allege that she had been framed and arrested in a trumped-up case filed by a YSR Congress Party leader.
Govt plans to develop fishing infra in A&N, Lakshadweep: Minister
Besides, the government has also approved three smart fishing harbours with a cost of Rs 369.80 crore and these will be established in three states, Daman & Diu, Gujarat, and Puducherry, he said.
Kharge to PM: Your leaders making violent statements against LoP, impose decorum
In a letter to the PM, Kharge said, âThe violent language used by the leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party and your alliance parties is dangerous for the future.â
Jinnah-like mindset wanting nation to bleed: Puri on Rahul US remarks
Gandhi while interacting with students and the Indian diaspora during his visit to the US earlier this month had said that the âfight in India was not about politics, but about whether a Sikh could wear a turban or go to a gurdwaraâŚâ
Nadda on Modiâs 74th birthday: PM Modi made huge efforts to improve lives
The celebrations, called Sewa Pakhwada by the BJP, will continue till Gandhi Jayanti on October 2.
PM Modi in US from Sept 21 to 23; Quad summit, address to Indian diaspora on agenda
At the Quad Summit, it said that the leaders will "review the progress achieved by the Quad over the last one year and set the agenda for the year ahead to assist the countries of the Indo-Pacific region in meeting their development goals and aspirationsâ.
Surat: Railway staffer held for spreading fake âattackâ news
Around this time, a religious procession was passing through the railway culvert at Anjana.
Supreme Court modifies earlier list of Chief Justices for seven High Courts
Justice Suresh Kumar Kait, a senior puisne judge of the Delhi High Court, has been recommended as the CJ of the Madhya Pradesh High Court instead of the J&K and Ladakh High Court.
HIV drugs: Indian Patent Office to hear plea against US firm
Sankalp, a civil society organisation working with people vulnerable to HIV, opposed the patent applications in 2021 on grounds that the drug consists of a previously known compound and should not be considered an invention under Indian Patents Act.
Tripura BJP highlights achievements of Modi 3.0 on PM’s birthday
BJP state president and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee praised Modi for his first 100 days in office, noting key initiatives worth Rs 15 crore for farmers, women, youth, and infrastructure
3 held for waving Palestine flag during Eid-e-Milad procession; ‘inspired by social media’
Cops say accused were inspired by social media reels and Instagram videos purportedly glorifying the Palestine flag;
3 Bangladeshi nationals held while trying to sneak into Indian soil in Tripura
All the apprehended Bangladeshi citizens were identified as residents of Comilla district in Bangladesh.
PM Modi on US visit from Sept 21-23, to attend Quad Summit, address UN event
Modi will attend the fourth Quad leaders' Summit at Wilmington in Delaware on September 21 that is being hosted by US President Joe Biden, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said announcing the prime minister's trip.
UP: Two children among 5 dead in Firozabad factory explosion
Eleven persons sustained injuries in the blast, which occurred in the factory located in the Naushera area under the Shikohabad police station limits on Monday night.
Congress angry because I participated in Ganesh Puja: PM Modi
The PMâs visit to Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachudâs residence for Ganesh Puja last week had triggered a controversy, with some Opposition parties questioning the propriety of the visit.
No demolition without our permission for two weeks, says SC while hearing plea against âbulldozer justiceâ
The bench clarified that the direction will not apply to removal of unauthorised constructions on public streets, footpaths, railway lines or water bodies.
As Atishi gears up to become Delhi CM, a look at the past woman chief ministers of India
Atishi is set to become the 3rd woman Delhi CM after Arvind Kejriwal resigns from his post.
It is really disturbing: Supreme Court on RG Kar probe status report by CBI
The Supreme Court turned down a request by the West Bengal government to stop live streaming of court proceedings in the matter.
Supreme Court grants bail to key accused Pulsar Suni in Kerala actress assault case, cites 7-year jail time, trial delay
The prosecution case is that in furtherance of a criminal conspiracy hatched by actor Dileep, Pulsar Suni along with certain others abducted and sexually assaulted the actress in a moving car.
Amit Shah says Census very soon; on caste, says wait for announcement
Asked whether the government will conduct a caste census, which is a key demand of the Opposition, Shah did not rule out the possibility. âWhen the Census is announced, all these things will be made public,â he said.