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Bhopal, Aug 21 (IANS) In a dramatic culmination of Madhya Pradesh’s relentless crackdown on organised crime, the Bhopal district administration on Thursday razed the final stronghold of the notorious Machhli… Continue reading Bhopal administration demolishes ‘Machhli Family’ mansion amid crackdown on drug mafia
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) In a session marked by loud protests and persistent sloganeering, the Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die on Thursday after the passage of ‘The Promotion and… Continue reading Rajya Sabha adjourned sine die; Online Gaming Regulation Bill passed amid Oppn ruckus
Amaravati, Aug 21 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will meet Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Friday to seek financial support from the Centre… Continue reading CM Naidu to meet FM Sitharaman, seek financial support
Adoor (Kerala), Aug 21 (IANS) First-time Congress MLA Rahul Mamkoothathil on Thursday announced his resignation as the President of the Youth Congress in Kerala, following mounting political pressure and controversy… Continue reading Mamkoothathil steps down as Youth Congress’ Kerala President amid row
Patna, Aug 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar’s Gaya, Patna and Begusarai districts on August 22 and during the visit, he will inaugurate the much-awaited Aunta–Simaria 6-lane… Continue reading PM Modi to inaugurate Rs 1,870 cr Aunta–Simaria 6-lane Ganga bridge during Bihar visit
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday asked the administration to convert the “present crisis” arising due to the imposition of US tariffs into an opportunity… Continue reading Convert ‘crisis’ arising out of US tariff imposition into opportunity, CM Fadnavis
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has disposed of petitions seeking a probe by the CBI, Enforcement Directorate (ED), and Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) into the… Continue reading Delhi HC rejects CBI, SFIO, ED probe into Westland Trade franchise ‘scam’
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Thursday said that his mission to the International Space Station (ISS) — a first ever by an Indian —… Continue reading Space mission achieved all technical objectives, results encouraging: Shubhanshu Shukla (lead)
Srinagar, Aug 21 (IANS) An earthquake measuring 3.5 on the Richter scale was felt in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, although no report of any casualty or damage to property… Continue reading Earthquake measuring 3.5 felt in J&K; no damage or casualties reported
Kozhikode, Aug 21 (IANS) The police launched massive security checks on Thursday after district collectorates of Kozhikode and Kottayam received bomb threats via email, the police said. The anonymous threats,… Continue reading Kerala police probe e-cigarette bomb threats at Kozhikode, Kottayam collectorates
Kolkata, Aug 21 (IANS) The BJP’s West Bengal General Secretary and MLA Agnimitra Paul has been hospitalised with respiratory issues. The Asansol South MLA fell ill after attending a programme… Continue reading BJP MLA Agnimitra Paul hospitalised with respiratory issues; condition stable say doctors
Puducherry, Aug 21 (IANS) The Puducherry Legislative Assembly is likely to convene a special session in the first or second week of September to deliberate on the long-pending demand for… Continue reading Puducherry Assembly likely to convene special session on statehood demand in September
