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Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 6 (IANS) Ahead of the forthcoming crucial elections — local body (December) and Assembly (April/May 2026) — the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government on Wednesday approved the second phase… Continue reading CM Vijayan comes out with 2nd phase of insurance scheme for state govt employees, pensioners
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) In the wake of the devastating cloudburst in the Harshil region of Uttarkashi town of Uttarakhand, which triggered flash floods and widespread destruction, the Indo-Tibetan… Continue reading Uttarakhand cloudburst: ITBP rescues over 100, braces for more amid harsh weather
Jamnagar, Aug 6 (IANS) In a significant catch, Dhrol police in Jamnagar district of Gujarat recovered 481 bottles of Indian‑Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) from an abandoned car on the Dhrol–Jodiya… Continue reading 481 bottles of IMFL seized in Jamnagar; hunt on for bootleggers
Chandigarh, Aug 6 (IANS) Haryana is set to host the prestigious 18th Urban Mobility India (UMI) conference-cum-exhibition in Gurugram from November 7 to 9, government officials said on Wednesday. The… Continue reading Haryana to host Urban Mobility India summit in Gurugram
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IANS) The Congress on Wednesday demanded that the voting in the upcoming local body elections in Maharashtra be held using the Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT)… Continue reading Maha local body polls: Conduct election through VVPAT to ensure transparency, demands Cong
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Shiv Sena has extended its unconditional support to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming Vice Presidential election, announced Shiv Sena Chief Leader… Continue reading Maha: Shiv Sena extends unconditional support to NDA for Vice Presidential election
Ahmedabad, Aug 6 (IANS) Gujarat Police have successfully dismantled an illegal call centre operating in the Hansol area of Ahmedabad, which was targeting American citizens through a fraudulent loan scheme.… Continue reading U.S. Embassy lauds Gujarat Police for action against cross-border scams
Bhopal, Aug 6 (IANS) A retired Madhya Pradesh government official in Gwalior became the latest victim of cybercrime as he lost more than Rs 7 lakh after being kept in… Continue reading Digital arrest: Cybercriminals dupe Gwalior resident of Rs 7.10 lakh
Chandigarh, Aug 6 (IANS) The UK’s ‘Visa Fraud Ton Bacho’ campaign in Punjab has raised awareness of visa scam tactics, helping protect people from exploitation, financial loss, and emotional distress,… Continue reading ‘Visa Fraud’ campaign success in Punjab, says UK High Commission
Gandhinagar, Aug 6 (IANS) Gujarat’s handloom sector is weaving a strong comeback with over Rs 290 crore worth of handloom products sold in 2024–25 by more than 246 handloom cooperative… Continue reading Gujarat’s handloom sector records Rs 290 crore in sales for 2024–25: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Closed coal mines have been repurposed into eco-parks, mine tourism sites, recreational parks and other community-oriented facilities, the government said on Wednesday. Bishrampur (Kenapara) and… Continue reading Closed coal mines repurposed into ecoparks, tourism sites: Centre
Srinagar, Aug 6 (IANS) The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, on Wednesday, arrested two persons for cheating an individual on the promise of investments in… Continue reading Two held in J&K for cheating on pretext of investment promise
