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Bengaluru, July 23 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday voiced support for student protests over the alleged NEET question paper leak controversy, stating that the issue transcends politics and concerns the future of the country’s youth. Addressing reporters...
Gandhinagar, July 23 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday sought Central assistance for ongoing rescue and relief operations after heavy rainfall affected several parts of the state, particularly South Gujarat, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah assuring the...
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) In a significant action against the illegal sale and distribution of prohibited Chinese Manjha, the Delhi Police on Thursday busted an illegal supply racket and apprehended three accused, while recovering 34 rolls from their possession....
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Legislative Department and Department of Legal Affairs Secretary Rajiv Mani called for uniform legislative drafting across the country to ensure consistency and facilitate their effective implementation, an official said on Thursday. Addressing participants at the...
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court has granted bail to an Uttar Pradesh government official accused in a corruption case, observing that the delay in granting sanction for prosecution cannot be used to curtail a citizen's liberty.A Bench...
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for Social Justice and Empowerment, B.L. Verma, said on Thursday that a national survey has shown that alcohol remains the most widely consumed substance among adults (between 18 to 75 years)...
Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) A major ecological disaster was averted off the Andamans coast after the tri-services Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) took charge of an LPG tanker that lost propulsion power and was at risk of running aground.The ANC...
Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) In a bid to expand its movement over the NEET examination paper leak and other issues beyond New Delhi, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has approached the Kolkata Police seeking permission to hold a rally in...
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Delhi Lieutenant Governor (L-G) T.S. Sandhu on Thursday underlined the need for a comprehensive and future-ready approach to school safety and resilience. Sandhu, who had earlier steered the issue of child safety by getting the...
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday claimed that unprecedented security measures have been deployed while ambulances have piled up in and around Jantar Mantar, the epicentre of students' protest against NEET paper leaks,...
Patna, July 23 (IANS) Political tensions escalated in Bihar on Thursday as the police lathi-charge on students protesting the NEET paper leaks became the focal point of heated exchanges in both Houses of the state legislature.The Opposition mounted a strong...
New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The Union government told the Parliament on Thursday that no decision has been taken so far to increase ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20 per cent. Any future decision regarding higher ethanol blends will be...