New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Nearly one-third of India’s prison undertrial population comprises Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) inmates, according to data tabled in the Lok Sabha on… Continue reading SC, ST undertrials make up 30 pc of prison population
Kochi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Tuesday granted interim relief to Malayalam rapper Hirandas Murali, popularly known as Vedan, directing that he should not be arrested until… Continue reading Rapper Vedan gets interim relief from arrest in rape case
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The announcement of former Supreme Court Judge B Sudershan Reddy as the united Opposition’s candidate for the Vice-Presidential election has triggered sharp political reactions. While… Continue reading BJP slams Oppn for announcing V-P candidate, Congress calls it ‘excellent decision’
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Abdominal obesity coupled with greater sedentary behaviour is a driving factor for an early and more aggressive risk of diabetes among South Asians, including Indians,… Continue reading Study explores why South Asians face early, more aggressive risk of diabetes
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday chaired the cabinet sub committee on infrastructure and took a slew of decisions about third and fourth tracks on the… Continue reading Maharashtra government approves major infra projects
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) To encourage people to continue living in strategic border villages, the Central government has approved the Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) on April 2 as a… Continue reading Rs 6,839 crore approved for livelihood, connectivity in key border villages: Govt
Chandigarh, Aug 19 (IANS) After the Pong dam, floodgates of the Bhakra dam were opened on Tuesday for the first time in this season after heavy rains in catchment areas… Continue reading Himachal: Bhakra Dam floodgates opened, likely to inundate villages
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Air India on Tuesday for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel, in a significant… Continue reading Indian Oil inks pact with Air India for supply of sustainable aviation fuel
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) Trinamool Congress Lok Sabha member Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday held a meeting with the party’s Barasat organisational district leadership to strengthen the organisation ahead of 2026… Continue reading Factional fights won’t be tolerated: Abhishek Banerjee to Trinamool workers
Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) Renuka Devi Baalu, wife of senior DMK leader and party treasurer T.R. Baalu and mother of Tamil Nadu Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa, passed away in Chennai… Continue reading Renuka Devi, wife of DMK treasurer TR Baalu, passes away at 79
New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Drug Law Enforcement Agencies (DLEAs) busted 41 clandestine laboratories and arrested 153 accused between 2020 and 2024, the Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday. Minister… Continue reading 41 clandestine drug factories unearthed, 153 held in 5 years: MoS Nityanand Rai
Bhopal, Aug 19 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh BJP on Tuesday termed the Congress’ claim of alleged irregularities in the State Assembly elections 2023 “baseless”, and an attempt to create a narrative… Continue reading MP Congress’ claims about rigging in 2023 polls baseless, says BJP Minister
