New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 p.m. on Thursday following continued disruptions by Opposition members demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar.Deputy Chairman Harivansh Narayan Singh, presiding...
Chennai, Aug 7 (IANS) Chennai’s bus commuters will soon have access to real-time updates on bus routes and arrival times, thanks to the installation of digital LED boards at 616 bus stops and terminuses across the city.The initiative is part...
Jammu, Aug 7 (IANS) Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans were killed and 10 injured on Thursday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.Officials said that three CRPF jawans were killed and 10 others injured after...
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government over the US administration's decision to double tariffs on Indian goods, calling it a “foreign policy disaster” that...
Ahmedabad, Aug 7 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has announced Rs 1.5 crore financial assistance to upgrade infrastructure in grant-in-aid secondary and higher secondary schools across the state. This decision, under the banner of Mission School of Excellence 2.0...
Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Kolkata and several districts in South Bengal, forecasting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds (30-40 km/h) through the weekend.According to the...
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Lok Sabha was adjourned till 12 noon on Thursday following intense pandemonium during Question Hour, as Opposition members disrupted proceedings over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Bihar's electoral rolls, with slogans and placards,...
Bhopal, Aug 7 (IANS) In a sweeping gesture of empowerment and festive goodwill, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday will transfer an amount of Rs 1,500 each to the bank accounts of more than 1.26 crore women under...
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Thursday strongly criticised State Election Commissioner (SEC) Dinesh Waghmare's decision to not use VVPATs in the upcoming local and civic body elections in Maharashtra, calling the move "suspicious" and a threat...
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday said that all political parties taken together including the Opposition – RJD and Congress, have filed zero ‘claims and objections’ for inclusion or exclusion in the electoral draft rolls,...
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The sixth round of India-US negotiations to reach an interim trade deal, currently slated for August 25, will be important as US President Donald Trump announced an additional 25 per cent tariffs on India, raising...
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India is celebrating the 11th National Handloom Day on Thursday, recognising the country’s rich weaving traditions and the skilled artisans who keep them alive. The celebration honours the historic 'Swadeshi Movement' launched on August 7,...