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New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The production of electronics goods in the country saw six-time growth in the last 11 years — from Rs 1.9 lakh crore in 2014-15 to… Continue reading Production of electronics goods up six times in last 11 years, exports up 8 times
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Members of Parliament (MPs) from Uttarakhand on Wednesday and inquired about the situation in Uttarkashi following the twin cloudbursts… Continue reading PM Modi meets Uttarakhand MPs, instructs them to stay in contact with people in rain-affected areas
Shimla, Aug 6 (IANS) As many as 413 devotees were on Wednesday rescued and moved to safe places in Himachal Pradesh’s mountainous Kinnaur district by an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)… Continue reading ITBP rescues 413 Kinnaur Kailash devotees in Himachal (Ld)
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) The proposed US tariffs on India will have a “manageable” impact on India’s economy, affecting just 0.19 per cent of the country’s GDP, industry leaders… Continue reading US tariffs likely to impact just 0.19 pc of India’s GDP: Industry
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Jagdambika Pal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, accusing them of placing themselves… Continue reading LoP Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka consider themselves above Supreme Court: Jagdambika Pal
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Following weeks of public outcry and political interventions over the 36-year-old elephant Mahadevi, also known as Madhuri, the Vantara wildlife rehabilitation facility on Wednesday stated… Continue reading Will work for safe, dignified return of elephant Madhuri after Court’s approval: Vantara
Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday kick-started the second phase of the ambitious Nijut Moina scheme to help the education of girl children across… Continue reading Nijut Moina initiative to save girls from child marriage: Assam CM
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Congress leader Udit Raj on Wednesday questioned the sanctity of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive in Bihar and termed the voter verification process an… Continue reading ‘Fake voters added, eligible ones removed from Bihar voters list’, Udit Raj courts controversy
Kolkata, Aug 6 (IANS) The direction from the Election Commission of India (ECI) to West Bengal Chief Secretary, Manoj Pant, on Tuesday ordering suspension of four election officers, should be… Continue reading Suspension of 4 election officers in Bengal a warning to others by ECI
Chennai, Aug 6 (IANS) The Madras High Court on Wednesday quashed the detention of 17 individuals arrested in connection with the murder of Tamil Nadu Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president… Continue reading BSP leader Armstrong murder: Madras HC quashes detention of 17 under Goondas Act
Bhopal, Aug 6 (IANS) On the sixth day of the monsoon session of the Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Congress MLAs staged a unique protest at the Assembly premises, alleging large-scale… Continue reading Congress protests in police-like uniforms at MP Assembly, alleges graft in recruitment process
Chennai, Aug 6 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Wednesday announced a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the family of Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) Shanmughavel, who was hacked… Continue reading CM Stalin announces Rs 1 crore solatium to family of cop killed in AIADMK MLA’s estate
