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IMPHAL: Manipur's Imphal and Churachandpur have been decked up with the posters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of his visit to the ethnic violence-hit State. Captioned 'Viksit Bharat Viksit Manipur', the poster put up overnight by the State government said PM Modi will lay the foundation stone for development projects worth over Rs 7,300 crore in Churachandpur and inaugurate development projects of Rs 1,200 crore in Imphal. Officials said the projects will be launched for the entir ...Read More >
New Delhi: Industry leaders welcomed the recently announced GST reforms, which reduce the number of tax slabs, stating that it will make tax compliance easier while also directly benefiting consumers through lower prices. Jharkhand Chamber of Commerce Joint Secretary Navjot Alang Rubal said that the reduction of the number of slabs from four to two under the new GST structure is a highly positive step. According to Rubal, this reform will greatly benefit the middle and lower-income groups as t ...Read More >
New Delhi: A day after the Centre extended the Suspension of Operation (SoO) with Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United People's Front (UPF) for another year, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a civil society organisation, on Friday strongly opposed such a decision. "The extension of the SoO agreement despite the series of terrorist and criminal acts committed by these groups is a decision that runs completely against the interests of the indigenous people of Manip ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 28: Authorities on Thursday announced closure of all schools, both government and private, across Jammu division till August 30 in view of heavy rains and related disruptions. An order issued by Director School Education Jammu, Dr Naseem Javaid Chowdhary stated that continuous downpours had caused waterlogging in many school premises, restricted access in low-lying areas, and posed threats of landslides and shooting stones in hilly regions. The order pointed out that road damage in ...Read More >
Bhopal: Ahead of the Supreme Court hearing from September 23, an all-party meeting was hosted by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday at his official residence, where a formal resolution to ensure the full 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) has been unanimously adopted, marking a decisive shift in the state's legal and administrative posture. Backed by all major parties, the resolution affirms that the remaining 13% of the quota, on top of the 14% already impleme ...Read More >
Jammu- The Directorate of School Education Jammu on Thursday ordered the closure of all government and private schools across Jammu division till August 30 in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and flood risk. According to the order, issued by Director School Education Jammu, Dr Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, continuous heavy rainfall has led to waterlogging in school premises, flooding in low-lying areas, risks of landslides and mudslides, and damage to road infrastructure. These di ...Read More >
New Delhi: The country's largest carmaker Maruti Suzuki has announced the rollout of its first made-in-India electric vehicle - the e-Vitara SUV - in a major boost to the green segment from its upgraded Gujarat plant, which is now set to become one of the world's largest automotive manufacturing hubs with a projected annual capacity of one million units. Crucially, this facility will serve as Suzuki's global production base for electric vehicles (EVs), exporting to over 100 countries, including ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 28 (PTI) The Northern Railways is ensuring smooth journey for stranded tourists via a special unreserved train from Jammu station to New Delhi on Thursday, officials said. The Northern Railways had on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of 58 trains to and from Jammu and Katra stations, while 64 trains were short-terminated or short-originated at various stations in the division due to the devastation caused by record rains. "An unreserved special train is scheduled from Jammu to Del ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Amid growing criticism of Narendra Modi's qualification to head the Indian government -- particularly after his May debacle and the imposition of US tariffs -- the Delhi High Court has blocked public access to his educational records, quashing a 2016 order of the Central Information Commission (CIC) that had permitted inspection of his B.A. degree details from Delhi University. According to Kashmir Media Service, Justice Sachin Dutta of the Delhi High Court ruled that "something of i ...Read More >
Kohima, Aug 25 (SocialNews.XYZ) Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said on Monday that no one must be left behind, and Nagaland, with its unique strengths and strategic location, has a vital role to play in the national story. Addressing the citizens of Nagaland, after assuming the office of the Governor, Bhalla said that the entrepreneurial spirit of the youth, the unique traditions of organic farming and horticulture, the untapped possibilities in tourism, and the rich heritage of art and cr ...Read More >
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah alleged that the Election Commission of India is working with the ruling party. He claimed the ECI threatened the opposition instead of addressing concerns about vote irregularities. Siddaramaiah questioned the ECI's handling of voter data and CCTV footage. He also raised concerns about voter surges and the ECI's opposition to transparency measures. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of "colluding" ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: In a landmark development for Mumbai's real estate sector, CREDAI-MCHI, the apex body representing real estate developers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), has announced the appointment of Mr. Sukhraj Nahar, Chairman of Nahar Group, as its 18th President for the 2025-2027 term in a grand Change of Guard ceremony held at Jio World Centre. The event was graced by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, along with distinguis ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: In a landmark development for Mumbai real estate sector, CREDAI-MCHI, the apex body representing real estate developers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), has announced the appointment of Mr. Sukhraj Nahar, Chairman of Nahar Group, as its 18th President for the 2025-2027 term in a grand Change of Guard ceremony held at Jio World Centre. The event was graced by the Honble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, along with distinguished ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Medulla Communications Pvt. Ltd., one of the world's most awarded healthcare-specialist advertising agencies, has announced the launch of its new hub in Singapore. With over 15 years of experience in solving complex healthcare challenges, Medulla is now looking to create a super-specialist category as the first digital healthcare advertising agency in Asia. New Hub to Deliver Scalable, Specialist Healthcare Marketing Solutions Across APAC. Also Read | Ne ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay on Thursday strongly criticised the arrest of cleanliness workers protesting against the privatisation of conservancy services in the city, calling the action "undemocratic" and "inhumane." In a statement, Vijay said the ruling DMK government had acted in an "anarchic manner" by detaining the workers, including women, during late-night operations. "Reports indicate that several women sanitation workers fainted while being forcib ...Read More >
WASHINGTON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - The U.S. government noted abuses in India and Pakistan in a shortened human rights report released on Tuesday that said India "took minimal credible steps, opens new tab" to combat the abuses while Pakistan "rarely took credible steps, opens new tab." The Trump administration scaled back the annual U.S. government report on human rights worldwide, dramatically softening criticism of some allies and countries that have been President Donald Trump's partners. The S ...Read More >
The yatra began on July 3 and was suspended from August 3 due to heavy rainfall in Kashmir. More tha 4.14 lakh devotees took part in the yatra. Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated all security forces, Amarnathji Shrine Board, Jammu-Kashmir administration and voluntary organisations for their contribution in making the annual Amarnath Yatra safe and smooth. The yatra began on July 3 and was scheduled to conclude on August 9 on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. However, authorities decided ...Read More >
The workshop will be jointly organised by the Union environment ministry and the Tamil Nadu Forest Department. It will be inaugurated by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav in the presence of his deputy Kirti Vardhan Singh. India is home to nearly 60 per cent of the world's wild elephant population, with 33 elephant reserves and 150 identified elephant corridors, according to the 2023 Report on Elephant Corridors in India. The last population estimation exercise in 2017 counted 29,964 e ...Read More >
Bengaluru: For millions of people, the sudden, sharp pain of tooth due to sensitivity can turn a sip of cold water into a jolt. Now, researchers at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Theranautilus, have engineered "CalBots" - magnetic nanobots that can seal the problem at its source.As per IISc, CalBots are 400-nanometre particles loaded with a calcium silicate-based bioceramic formula, designed to travel 500 micrometres deep inside dentin ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The outsider-insider debate surfaced yet again on Wednesday as members of Marathi Ekikaran Samitee converged at the Dadar Kabutarkhana to protest the Jain community's recent resistance towards a ban on pigeon feeding. Around 100 members of the Samitee turned up at the spot, blaming "outsider Jains from Gujarat and Rajasthan creating unnecessary controversy over pigeon feeding". The activists alleged that when protests by the Jain community broke out last week against the Brihanmumbai Mu ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 13: The Ujh Multipurpose Project, one of the most ambitious projects of Jammu and Kashmir, conceived nearly 100 years ago in the 1920s by the then Maharaja, has now been revived, and a coordination working group of the Union Territory and the Central-UT officers has been constituted. Besides, the last phase of the Shahpur Kandi project, a national project, will be completed by September 15 this year. Union Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh revealed this while chairing the DISH ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) order to shut beef shops and slaughterhouses on the Independence Day (August 15) and Krishna Janmashtami (August 16) evoked mixed response from people in the city. While some felt that the beef shops should be closed on Krishna Janmashtami considering religious sentiments, they said the shops could be allowed to function on August 15. While there are no restrictions on chicken, fish, etc., beef shops were ordered to be closed. So ...Read More >
KATHUA: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh chaired the DISHA meeting with the district administration and various departments to address critical issues affecting Kathua, including illegal mining, infrastructure projects, and rising drug addiction. Dr. Singh issued firm instructions to combat illegal mining in the region, highlighting its threat to vital national infrastructure, such as the Keerian Gadiyal bridge and the expressway corridor. These projects, which are of immense national importa ...Read More >
Kolkata, Aug 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Members of the civil society and a section of intellectuals from West Bengal have expressed solidarity with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress' sustained protests on the attack of the "Bengali" language and alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking migrant workers in other states. The outcry intensified after a letter from a Delhi Police inspector at the Lodhi Colony police station -- seeking a translator for the "Bangladeshi language" ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi call to the nation to Buy and Sell Indian Goods, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced the initiation of a nationwide campaign aimed at promoting indigenous products. This campaign is scheduled to commence on August 10. The decision was taken at a two-day National Traders Conference held in New Delhi, attended by over 150 prominent trade leaders from 26 states, as stated in the release. Accord ...Read More >
The National Socialist Council of Nagalim, also called the NSCN (Isak-Muivah) or NSCN (I-M), said working with the Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) to find "common ground for Naga political solution" was a dangerous proposition. The NNPG is a conglomerate of at least six Naga extremist groups opposed to the NSCN (I-M). The Centre signed the Agreed Position with the former in 2017, two years after the Framework Agreement (FA) was inked with the latter on August 3, 2 ...Read More >
Jammu, Aug 1 (UNI) Under its four-day ambitious 'Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme', the University of Jammu today raised its voice against the rise in drug abuse. The University took out a rally to highlight the danger posed by drugs, it was flagged off by the Vice Chancellor, Prof Umesh Rai. Besides, scholars, faculty, students and others, senior police officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police participated in the rally. Prof. Rai observed that universities are not just places of academic lea ...Read More >
Pathankot, Aug 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 20th instalment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) on Saturday, transferring about Rs 20,500 crore directly into bank accounts of 9.7 crore eligible farmers. The financial assistance under the scheme has helped crores of farmers not just in meeting their agricultural needs but also in sailing through any crisis. In Punjab's Pathankot, many farmers were elated on receiving the 20th instalment of PM-KISA ...Read More >
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defends Special Public Security Bill ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Maharashtra passed the Special Public Security Bill targeting urban Naxalism * The bill includes hefty fines and jail term up to seven years for those found guilty * Chief Minister Fadnavis warned those acting like urban Naxals will be arrested under the new law Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Maharashtra Chief Minister ...Read More >
Jamshedpur: Extending strong support to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to "buy and sell Indian goods," the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has announced a nationwide campaign, "Indian Goods - Our Self-Respect," to promote indigenous products and strengthen the spirit of Atmanirbhar Bharat. The decision was taken at the two-day National Traders Conference held in New Delhi, which saw the participation of more than 150 prominent trade leaders from 26 states. The campaign will offi ...Read More >
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