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New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Rekha Gupta was administered oath of office and secrecy by Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena on Thursday, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,… Continue reading Delhi CM Rekha Gupta’s Cabinet comprises Jat, Sikh, Purvanchali and SC faces
Chikkamagaluru (Karnataka), Feb 20 (IANS) Karnataka police recovered the bodies of a couple under suspicious circumstances from Dasarahalli village in the communally-sensitive Chikkamagaluru district on Thursday. According to police, preliminary… Continue reading Suspicious deaths: Man found hanging, woman strangled in car in Karnataka’s Chikkamagaluru
Jaipur, Feb 20 (IANS) Amid controversy over hosting IPL matches in Rajasthan, the state government on Thursday clarified that the tournament will be conducted by the Sports Council. Neeraj K.… Continue reading IPL matches in Rajasthan to be organised by Sports Council
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) Bihar Congress’ new in-charge Krishna Allavaru on Thursday arrived in Patna and pledged to strengthen the party in the state. Allavaru arrived at Patna airport, where… Continue reading Bihar Congress in-charge Krishna Allavaru reaches Patna, vows to strengthen party
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her team of six Ministers after they took the oath, saying this team… Continue reading This team beautifully mixes vigour and experience, will surely ensure good governance for Delhi: PM Modi
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Calcutta High Court’s Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam on Thursday recused himself from hearing a public interest litigation (PIL) against former Kolkata Police Commissioner Vineet Kumar Goyal… Continue reading RG Kar tragedy: Calcutta HC’s Chief Justice recuses himself from hearing PIL against former Kolkata CP
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Known to encourage youth to be a part of India’s growth story, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will preside over the 65th Convocation of Dr. Babasaheb… Continue reading VP Dhankhar to interact with Ambedkar Marathwada University students on Feb 22
Kolkata, Feb 20 (IANS) Two persons were killed and six people were severely injured following a horrific road accident at Kulti in West Burdwan district of West Bengal late on… Continue reading Two killed, six hurt in Bengal as vehicle going to Maha Kumbh collides with truck on NH19
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) In a bid to tackle the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday launched… Continue reading Health Ministry launches screening drive against high BP, diabetes, cancer in adults
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) The Delhi International Leather Expo (DILEX) kicked off here on Thursday with the participation of foreign buyers from nearly 52 countries, reflecting India’s increasing recognition… Continue reading Delhi International Leather Expo kicks off with buyers from 52 countries on board
Bengaluru, Feb 20 (IANS) The Karnataka Lokayukta, which is probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, submitted a 11,000-page closure report to the Special Court for MLAs and MPs… Continue reading MUDA case: Lokayukta files 11,000-page closure report day after clean chit to K’taka CM, kin
New Delhi, Feb 20 (IANS) Nearly three months after negotiations of the United Nations biodiversity summit, known as COP16, collapsed as the group representing vulnerable island states walked out with… Continue reading Nearly 200 nations to focus on mobilising $200 billion annually for biodiversity
