News from India
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) As counting was underway for the by-elections held in 12 wards of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD), the BJP was leading with wins in… Continue reading MCD bypolls result: BJP wins 4 seats, AAP 2, Cong opens account; counting underway
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The much-anticipated Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting is set to begin from Wednesday, with the outcome on the key policy… Continue reading Key RBI MPC meet begins today, all eyes on rate cut decision
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IANS) Over 46 lakh names in West Bengal have already been identified for exclusion in the voters’ list as per the latest trend available during the digitisation… Continue reading Bengal SIR: Over 46 lakh names identified, likely to be excluded from voters’ list
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Delhi’s air quality continued to worsen on Wednesday morning, with several locations recording ‘severe’ pollution levels. According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data… Continue reading Delhi air quality nears ‘severe’ level, multiple spots record AQI above 400
Chennai, Dec 3 (IANS) The long-pending process of demarcating eco-sensitive zones (ESZs) around protected areas has taken a significant step forward in Tamil Nadu, with the National Centre for Sustainable… Continue reading Draft eco-sensitive zone map finalised for TN’s Pulicat sanctuary, sent to Centre for approval
Alappuzha, Dec 3 (IANS) In a startling incident, two live bullets were recovered from the school bag of a Class 8 student at a private school in Karthikappally in Kerala’s… Continue reading Bullets found in schoolboy’s bag in Alappuzha, Kerala Police launch probe
Chennai, Dec 3 (IANS) Farmers affiliated with the Tamilaga Vivasayigal Sangam have announced that they will form a dedicated team to capture and eliminate wild boars entering farmlands in Tamil… Continue reading Unhappy with TN govt plan, Coimbatore farmers to form team to tackle wild boar menace
Chennai, Dec 3 (IANS) Banana leaf prices have skyrocketed across Tamil Nadu after gale-force winds and heavy rain flattened hundreds of acres of plantations, triggering an acute shortage ahead of… Continue reading Banana leaf prices surge across TN as rains devastate plantations
Chennai, Dec 3 (IANS) Heavy rain is likely over the western belt of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting intense showers in Nilgiris, Erode and… Continue reading Heavy rain forecast in western TN; schools closed in several districts
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) A leading Indian jewellery brand has opened its largest showroom in the United States, marking a major expansion of its US presence as it seeks to… Continue reading Leading Indian jewellery brand opens its largest US store in Virginia
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid tribute to Rajendra Prasad, the first President of India, on his birth anniversary, lauding his exemplary service and… Continue reading ‘His exemplary service continues to inspire generations’: PM Modi’s tributes to former Prez Rajendra Prasad
Kolkata, Dec 3 (IANS) A division bench of the Calcutta High Court will on Wednesday pronounce its judgement in the case on irregularities in the recruitment of 32,000 primary teachers… Continue reading Calcutta HC to pronounce judgement in Bengal primary teachers’ recruitment case today
