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Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Wednesday lodged a complaint with the DGP, Odisha Police over the circulation of highly offensive, and defamatory videos targeting Leader… Continue reading BJD lodges complaint over defamatory content targeting Naveen Patnaik
Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS) In a key diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing the “special privileged strategic partnership” between India and Russia, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will meet Russian… Continue reading India, Russia to hold talks tomorrow in Moscow
Bhubaneswar, Aug 20 (IANS) The Odisha government on Wednesday approved 18 industrial projects with a proposed investment to the tune of Rs 4,515 crore. The State Level Single Window Clearance… Continue reading Odisha approves 18 industrial projects with Rs 4,515 crore investment
Sabarkantha, Aug 20 (IANS) With Ganesh Utsav around the corner, a women’s self-help group in Kukadia village of Idar, Sabarkantha, is gaining attention for crafting eco-friendly clay Ganesha idols, offering… Continue reading Eco-friendly Ganeshas replace PoP idols in Gujarat village’s green festive push
Saharsa (Bihar), Aug 20 (IANS) They say when positive thinking meets hard work, success becomes inevitable. In a heartening tale of innovation rooted in tradition, Basanti Kumari and her mother-in-law… Continue reading Powered by PM scheme, Saharsa women lead a homegrown food enterprise
New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday participated in a crucial Group of Ministers (GoM) meeting to deliberate on the proposed levy of Goods… Continue reading Meghalaya CM attends key meeting on GST levy on life, health insurance
Mumbai, Aug 20 (IANS) Two separate cases have been registered against psephologist Sanjay Kumar by the district electoral officers (DEO) of Nashik and Nagpur for allegedly misleading voters with wrong… Continue reading Cases filed against psephologist Sanjay Kumar for misleading voters on Maha poll data
Lucknow/Ghaziabad, Aug 20 (IANS) The Directorate of Enforcement’s (ED), Lucknow Zonal Office, has filed a Prosecution Complaint against Unnati Fortune Holdings Limited (UFHL) and its promoter Anil Mithas under the… Continue reading ED files money laundering charges against Unnati Fortune Holdings, promoter Anil Mithas
New Delhi/Chandipur, Aug 20 (IANS) In a significant boost to India’s strategic defence arsenal, the nuclear-capable Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile was successfully test-fired on Wednesday from the Integrated Test Range… Continue reading India successfully test-fires Agni-5 ballistic missile, validates strategic capabilities
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 20 (IANS) Congress’ Kerala President Sunny Joseph on Wednesday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, alleging that he misused his office to protect top officials accused… Continue reading CM Vijayan has violated oath by shielding corruption, must quit: Congress
Dehradun, Aug 20 (IANS) The Uttarakhand Assembly’s Monsoon Session, which commenced on Tuesday in Bhararisain—the state’s summer capital—was abruptly adjourned indefinitely on Wednesday, just two days into its scheduled five-day… Continue reading Opposition uproar halts Uttarakhand Assembly: Key bills rushed through before adjournment
Itanagar, Aug 20 (IANS) The Arunachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APSPCB) on Wednesday conducted a public hearing for environmental clearance to the proposed 1,200 MW Kalai-II hydroelectric project in… Continue reading Arunachal: Pollution board conducts public hearing on environmental clearance for power plant
