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Kochi, July 15 (IANS) The CPI-M government, on Tuesday, told the Kerala High Court that it is committed to regulate harmful practices carried out under the guise of supernatural and… Continue reading Kerala defers black magic legislation, but reaffirms commitment to regulate harmful practices
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) As the deadline for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Bihar approaches, the Election Commission has collected 86.32 per cent of… Continue reading Bihar SIR: 86.32 pc enumeration forms collected, final push underway to cover remaining electors
Bengaluru, July 15 (IANS) Responding to the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah writing a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on protocol violation regarding Sigandur bridge inauguration in the state, Karnataka BJP… Continue reading No protocol violation in Sigandur bridge inauguration, CM unnecessarily creating issue: K’taka BJP
Mumbai, July 15 (IANS) Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday witnessed uproar for a while after members engaged in a war of words over the redevelopment of slums situated on Defence land… Continue reading Ruckus in Maha Assembly after members engage in war of words over rehabilitation of Bandra East slums
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Insensitive jokes mocking disabled people violate their right to dignity, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday, indicating its intention to lay down guidelines on freedom… Continue reading Jokes on disabled violate right to dignity, says SC ahead of laying guidelines to rein in stand-ups
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) About 41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s flight in 1984, India sent an astronaut into space — Shubhanshu Shukla. Shukla, who became the first Indian to… Continue reading Shubhanshu Shukla: India’s new star
Mumbai, July 15 (IAN) Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday said IIT-Bombay-incubated startup – Advanced Renewable Tandem-Photovoltaics India (ART-PV India) has developed a 2-Terminal Monolithic… Continue reading IIT Bombay startup’s new solar cell will be game-changer for India: Pralhad Joshi
Gandhinagar, July 15 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday initiated an intensive review of the state-wide roads and bridges, damaged by heavy monsoon rains. He reviewed the ongoing… Continue reading Gujarat Chief Minister reviews road and bridge repairs through CM dashboard video wall
New Delhi, July 15 (IANS) Stand-up comedian Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) on Tuesday in connection with objectionable and disrespectful remarks made against women in… Continue reading Comedian Samay Raina appears before NCW, issues written apology over objectionable remarks
Bhopal, July 15 (IANS) In a step to curb rising menace of drug abuse ruining lives of youths in Madhya Pradesh, State Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana launched… Continue reading MP Police launch statewide anti-drug campaign with slogan ‘Nashe Se Doori, Hai Jaroori’
Haldwani, July 15 (IANS) In a sweeping crackdown on imposters exploiting religious sentiments, Uttarakhand Police on Tuesday has taken action against more than 300 fake babas under Operation Kalnemi across… Continue reading Operation Kalnemi: Over 300 fake ‘babas’ nabbed in Uttarakhand
Amaravati, July 15 (IANS) The TDP has suggested strengthening electoral roll verification by conducting annual third-party audits under the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, to identify anomalies. It… Continue reading TDP suggests third-party audits of electoral rolls under CAG
