News from India
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) The overall momentum of the Indian economy has not slowed, as is evident from high-frequency indicators and although trade-related issues are important, they should not overshadow… Continue reading India’s economy continues on fast-growth track: CEA Nageswaran
Srinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) Full dress rehearsals for the Independence Day parade were held across the Kashmir and Jammu divisions on Wednesday as a multi-tier security network is in place… Continue reading I-Day parade rehearsal, security drill held successfully in J&K
Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) A dramatic incident unfolded at the 32nd convocation of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) in Tirunelveli on Wednesday, when a PhD graduate refused to receive her degree… Continue reading PhD student refuses to receive degree from TN Governor, accepts from Vice-Chancellor
Chennai, Aug 13 (IANS) AIADMK general secretary and Leader of Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly Edappadi K. Palaniswami on Wednesday expressed shock over the explosion of what he described as… Continue reading Thoothukudi college blast: Palaniswami blames DMK govt, demands CM’s response
Lucknow, Aug 13 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday began discussions on the state’s Vision Document-2047, outlining long-term plans for development. The debate, on the theme “Viksit Bharat, Viksit… Continue reading Two-day debate on Vision Document-2047 begins in UP Assembly
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court has overturned the election of the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Buana Lakhu in Haryana’s Panipat district after a court-monitored recount found the… Continue reading SC orders EVM recount, overturns Sarpanch election in Panipat
Thrissur, Aug 13 (IANS) Senior BJP leader and former Kerala state president K. Surendran on Wednesday ridiculed both the CPI(M)-led LDF and Congress-led UDF over their allegations of large-scale voter… Continue reading BJP leader Surendran slams LDF, UDF on voter list allegations
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The State Bank of India (SBI) will revise Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) charges for retail customers from August 15, introducing nominal fees for certain online… Continue reading SBI to revise IMPS charges from August 15 for certain transactions
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 13 (IANS) The office of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has dismissed as “baseless propaganda” the allegation that it is imposing restrictions on media freedom in the state, insisting… Continue reading ‘Baseless propaganda’, CM Vijayan rejects allegations of curbing media
Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) A Bangladeshi minor girl, subjected to brutal sexual abuse and violation for three months across Maharashtra, was rescued by the Maharashtra police and at least 12… Continue reading Mumbai: Violated for 3 months, Bangladeshi minor rescued from flesh trade racket; 12 held
Kolkata, Aug 13 (IANS) Trinamool Congress General Secretary and the leader of the party in the Lok Sabha, Abhishek Banerjee, has dared the BJP-led Central government to immediately dissolve the… Continue reading Conduct SIR across the country, not selectively in poll-bound states: Abhishek Banerjee
Bhopal, Aug 13 (IANS) Even though the Madhya Pradesh government has not issued any notification on banning meat sales during the upcoming Independence Day and Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, several civic… Continue reading Meat ban row: Independence Day is for unity, not politics, says BJP MLA Rameshwar Sharma
