News from India
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai on Friday administered the oath of office to two newly appointed judges of the Supreme Court. Justices Alok… Continue reading CJI Gavai administers oath of office to two newly appointed SC judges
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The government has approved the appointment of former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Dr Urjit Patel as the Executive Director at the International Monetary… Continue reading Centre names former RBI governor Urjit Patel as IMF Executive Director for 3 years
Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) Manoj Jarange-Patil and a large number of his supporters reached Mumbai and will assemble at Azad Maidan to launch the pro-Maratha quota activist’s indefinite strike demanding… Continue reading Pro-Maratha quota activist Jarange-Patil, supporters reach Mumbai for indefinite fast; police issue traffic advisory
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Two people went missing after a cloudburst struck Mopata village under Dewal Tehsil of Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, on Friday. Two people sustained injuries in the… Continue reading Two missing as cloudburst triggers havoc in Chamoli, rescue ops underway
Jammu, Aug 29 (IANS) As the water level in all rivers of Jammu division dropped below the danger mark on Friday, relief and rescue operations continued with the Army, Air… Continue reading J&K flood: Water recedes in Jammu division, relief and rescue Ops continues
Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Adani Power Ltd on Friday said it has received a letter of award (LoA) for a 25-year, long-term procurement of electricity from Bihar State Power Generation… Continue reading Adani Power gets LoA for 2,400 MW greenfield thermal power plant in Bihar
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a heartfelt cultural welcome from members of the Japanese community in Tokyo on Friday, as he arrived for the 15th… Continue reading Best day of my life: Japanese artists call it ‘unforgettable’ after performing for PM Modi in Tokyo
Guwahati, Aug 29 (IANS) Assam will mark the birth centenary of former Chief Minister Golap Borbora on Friday with a statewide commemoration of his life and ideals. Union Home Minister… Continue reading Assam to celebrate Golap Borbora’s birth centenary today, Amit Shah to lead tribute
Bhuj, Aug 29 (IANS) India’s border guards, the Border Security Force (BSF), dedicated a new canteen, aptly named “A Canteen for Courage”, in the treacherous ‘Harami Nala’ region of the… Continue reading BSF dedicates ‘Canteen for Courage’ at ‘Harami Nala’ in Rann of Kutch
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) The world is projected to face a shortage of one million semiconductor professionals by 2030 and India has the opportunity to bridge a significant part… Continue reading World to face 1 million semiconductor talent shortfall by 2030, India to bridge the gap
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of National Sports Day, celebrated annually on August 29 to honour… Continue reading Committed to making India global hub for sporting excellence: PM Modi extends greetings on National Sports Day
Ahmedabad, Aug 29 (IANS) Wide parts of Gujarat were lashed by heavy showers in the last 24 hours, with rainfall reported in 148 talukas across the state. The highest rainfall… Continue reading 148 Gujarat talukas receive heavy rainfall in 24 hours; Umarpada records 7.5 inches
