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New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Centre introduced Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Monday, seeking to restrict state governments from imposing taxes, cess or other levies on mineral rights, while bringing...
Ranchi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the agitation over irregularities in recruitment examinations intensified in Jharkhand, protesting students adopted unique Gen Z-style demonstrations outside the state Assembly on Monday, with one group organising a sarcastic cake-cutting ceremony to mark Chief Minister...
Imphal, Aug 10 (IANS) In a display of patriotic spirit as part of the nationwide ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday flagged off a bike rally from Imphal East district to encourage people to...
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, by a voice vote after Opposition members walked out before a detailed discussion could take place. Following multiple adjournments earlier in the day,...
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India on Monday condemned the defacement of the premises of its Embassy in Slovenia by anti-India elements and called for holding the perpetrators accountable. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated, "Under...
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) After it was assured in the Lok Sabha that the Union Home Minister is ready to make a statement on the students' protest, Congress MP K.C. Venugopal questioned why Amit Shah was absent from the...
Imphal, Aug 10 (IANS) In a significant move to assess and further strengthen the state's security and law-and-order situation, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Monday chaired a Combined Headquarters (Unified Command) security meeting, officials said.A senior official of...
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said there would be no negligence in the security of former CM Mamata Banerjee, adding that proper security arrangements would be made if she informs the police about...
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The government on Monday clarified that there is no government policy preventing major airport operators from holding substantial stakes in or operating scheduled airlines, even as the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received a...
Kolkata, Aug 10 (IANS) A public interest litigation (PIL) was filed before a division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday, seeking the withdrawal of the state government order on the removal of microphones and loudspeakers from all religious...
Srinagar, Aug 10 (IANS) Two leopards were captured by a J&K Wildlife Protection Department team in Budgam district, leading to residents heaving a sigh of relief.The leopards in the Lakhripora area of central Kashmir's Budgam district are bringing relief to...
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, the Central Range of Delhi Police Crime Branch on Monday arrested a proclaimed offender carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 who had been evading arrest for more than 12 years in...