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Srinagar, Aug 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed condolences on the untimely demise of daughter of Udhampur SSP Amod Nagpure Ashok. Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) chief Ghulam Nabi Azad also condoled the death, saying "there can be no greater pain for a parent than losing a child". In a message, LG Sinha said, "Shocked and heartbroken by the tragic news of the passing of the daughter of SSP Udhampur Shri Amod ...Read More >
Hyderabad, August 3 (IANS) Legendary icons Kapil Dev, Baichung Bhutia, Abhinav Bindra, Pullela Gopichand, and Gagan Narang have come together in a first-of-its-kind governance initiative for Indian sports. This integrated approach aims to strengthen grassroots talent, optimise infrastructure, and drive excellence for robust, holistic sports development. By creating clear athlete pathways and aligning with the state's progressive sports policy, the initiative positions Telangana at the forefront ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 1 (ANI): The inaugural session of the National Conference on Ageing in India on Thursday opened with a strong pitch for a dedicated ease of living charter for the elderly, aimed at ensuring dignity, security and active participation of senior citizens in society. During the session, experts cautioned that the country must prepare urgently for the demographic shift towards an ageing society. Delivering the special address, Vinod K. Paul, Member (Health, Nutrition and E ...Read More >
Amritsar (Punjab) [India], August 2 (ANI): Counter-Intelligence (CI), Amritsar, has busted a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module with alleged links to Pakistan and arrested five operatives, recovering six sophisticated pistols from their possession, Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Friday. According to a statement issued by the Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab, those arrested have been identified as Jagroop Singh of Dhun (Tarn Taran), Nav ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, 1 Aug: Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bosiram Siram called on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge here on Friday, and the two discussed ways to strengthen the Indian National Congress at the grassroots level in Arunachal, as well as to find ways to revive the party's mass connect and public outreach. Siram submitted a comprehensive memorandum to the Congress president, focusing on three major issues of critical importance for the people of Arunachal. The mem ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has introduced a new WhatsApp service to make it easier for citizens to report issues related to construction and demolition (C&D) waste and garbage lifting. If construction debris is dumped near homes or garbage bins are overflowing in your area, residents can now send a WhatsApp message to 81259 66586. They can also attach photos and share their location directly through the app. There is no need to visit any GHMC office in person. ...Read More >
This annual invitation to the public has become a hallmark of PM Modi's Independence Day preparations ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Prime Minister Modi invites citizens to share ideas for his Independence Day speech * Public contributions can be submitted via the MyGov website or the NaMo App * This inclusive approach reflects Modi's tradition of participatory democracy since 2014 Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: As Ind ...Read More >
Varanasi: The Central govt will organise a two-day 'Youth Spiritual Summit' on the theme 'Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India' in Varanasi on Saturday and Sunday."Over 500 young representatives from 100 spiritual and socio-cultural organisations across the country will take part in the summit organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It aims to promote the collective national resolve inherent in India's spiritual heritage," a PIB release said.Dignitaries, including the Himachal Prades ...Read More >
New Delhi: Leaders of the 24 party I.N.D.I.A. bloc met virtually on Saturday to finalise their strategy for the Monsoon Session of Parliament, which begins on Monday. They agreed to focus on eight priority issues, while reserving the option to raise additional local concerns as they arise. Among the key issues identified are Pahalgam terror attack and the Centre's response, Operation Sindoor and US President Donald Trump's claim that he brokered an India Pakistan cease fire ("five jets were sho ...Read More >
PATNA: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that India's march towards becoming a developed nation by 2047 will be led by empowered women and youth, in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Women-Led Development." Speaking at the one-day conference "Viksit Bihar: Envisioning a Developed Bihar through Women's Participation", jointly organized by the Bihar Rural Development Department and the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), Dr. Singh praised Bihar's signific ...Read More >
Bhopal, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav's seven-day foreign visits to Dubai and Spain concluded on Saturday, and he is scheduled to return to New Delhi on Sunday, government officials said. Talking to media in Barcelona in Spain on Saturday, Chief Minister Yadav said that his visit has been successful as various memorandums of understanding were signed with investors to increase production, employment opportunity and farmers' income in the state. Speaking at ...Read More >
Shillong: Union minister of state for cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar concluded his two-day official visit to Meghalaya on Friday as part of the Centre's ongoing efforts to assess and accelerate development initiatives in the northeast and lauded the progress of Meghalaya in various spheres.The minister engaged with senior state officials, district administrators and departments to review the implementation of centrally-sponsored schemes and emphasised on infrastructure, social empowerment and li ...Read More >
Chennai, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to intensify organisational activities of his party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections by launching a fresh membership drive and holding a key strategy meeting with district secretaries. The meeting is scheduled to take place on Sunday, at the party headquarters in Panayur. This move comes in the run-up to the party's second state conference, which is scheduled for August 25 in M ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended heartfelt greetings to Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on her 51st birthday. In a post on social media X, the Prime Minister wrote that CM Gupta continued to remain active in serving Delhi and undertook numerous initiatives for the city welfare. https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1946410961461776842 Best wishes to Delhi Chief Minister, Smt. Rekha Gupta ji, on her birthday. Rising through the ranks, she has alw ...Read More >
Kolkata: Bandhan Bank's net profit in the first quarter of FY 2026 recorded a 65% slump at Rs 372 crore compared with Rs 1,063 crore posted in the year-ago period. Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD and CEO of the bank, attributed the decline to stress in microfinance asset.Even though the bank's total business grew by 11% to Rs 2.8 lakh crore last year, a 119% rise in provisions due to write-offs and high slippages in the microfinance book brought its Q1 net profit down, Sengupta said. "The loan book c ...Read More >
Varanasi: The Central govt will organise a two-day 'Youth Spiritual Summit' on the theme 'Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India' in Varanasi on Saturday and Sunday."Over 500 young representatives from 100 spiritual and socio-cultural organisations across the country will take part in the summit organised by Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It aims to promote the collective national resolve inherent in India's spiritual heritage," a PIB release said.Dignitaries, including the Himachal Prades ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 18 (PTI) Union minister Krishan Pal Gurjar on Friday stressed the need for effective Centre-State coordination, real-time digital monitoring, and transparent fund utilisation for timely and efficient execution of development projects. Concluding his two-day visit to Meghalaya, the Union Minister of State for Cooperation reviewed the implementation of key centrally-sponsored schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), the Lakhpati Didi initiative, Jal Jeevan Mission, and ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 18 (PTI) Union minister Krishan Pal Gurjar on Friday stressed the need for effective Centre-State coordination, real-time digital monitoring, and transparent fund utilisation for timely and efficient execution of development projects. Concluding his two-day visit to Meghalaya, the Union Minister of State for Cooperation reviewed the implementation of key centrally-sponsored schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), the Lakhpati Didi initiative, Jal Jeevan Mission, and ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health departm ...Read More >
Ranchi, Jul 18 (PTI) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive rural development, with a renewed focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and financial inclusion on its 44th foundation day. Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Jharkhand's Minister for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation, acknowledged the NABARD's significant contribution to rural development in the state and stressed the need for enhanced collaboration betwe ...Read More >
Ranchi, Jul 18 (PTI) The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to driving inclusive rural development, with a renewed focus on entrepreneurship, innovation, and financial inclusion on its 44th foundation day. Shilpi Neha Tirkey, Jharkhand's Minister for Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Cooperation, acknowledged the NABARD's significant contribution to rural development in the state and stressed the need for enhanced collaboration betwe ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 18 (ANI): The World Pickleball League (WPBL) on Friday announced Jio World Garden as the host venue for Season 2, set to take place in Mumbai from January 24 to February 8, 2026. Located in the heart of Mumbai's financial hub, Bandra Kurla Complex, Jio World Garden is one of Mumbai's premier event venues, known for its world-class infrastructure and versatility, having hosted international artists like Backstreet Boys, Bryan Adams, Slash and Armin van Buuren al ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 17: The 44th Foundation Day of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was marked with enthusiasm in Srinagar, celebrating a significant milestone for Jammu and Kashmir in cooperative development and digital transformation. The event brought together stakeholders from the cooperative and banking sectors, reflecting on NABARD's four-decade journey of empowering rural India. A special presentation highlighted the institution's achievements and its evolving r ...Read More >
Kalikesh Narayan Singh De has been appointed Interim Chairperson of the ISSF Committee on E-Sports, E-Games, and Tech Innovations. The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) on Thursday announced that its president, Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, has been appointed as the Interim Chairperson of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Committee on E-Sports, E-Games, and Technological Innovations. The appointment was confirmed through a formal letter sent on Wednesday from the ISSF H ...Read More >
Shillong, Jul 17 (PTI) Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw lauded Rose Angelina M Kharsyntiew, a village-level entrepreneur (VLE) from Meghalaya, for her role in driving digital empowerment at the grassroots level, an official statement said. Rose's efforts were hailed by the Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology during an event marking 10 years of 'Digital India' in Delhi on Thursday. "Amidst the scenic hills and remote villages of Eastern West Khasi Hills in Meghalaya, woman ...Read More >
Pokemon TCG Pocket's unpopular trading system will be dramatically overhauled soon, with an in-game notification stating an update to rework the system is coming on July 29. Trading, a highly requested feature, was added to the free-to-play mobile card game back in January, but it didn't take long for players to find plenty of flaws with the system. It introduced a new special trading currency, Trade Tokens, and featured tons of restrictions on what cards could be traded and with who. Shortly ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 16 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will lead a protest march in Kolkata on Wednesday over alleged harassment of Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states. The march will begin at College Square around 1 pm and conclude at Dharmatala in the heart of the city. Also Read | Mumbai Horror: 2 Teenage Male Friends Forced To Indulge in Unnatural Sex Over Money Dispute; Accused Filmed Act and Threatened Victims, Arrested. Senior leaders of the party, including TMC natio ...Read More >
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has set an ambitious growth target of 20-30% for India Post's various circles in the current fiscal year. He emphasized cultivating a service-oriented culture to enable India Post to compete in logistics and financial services. The goal is to transform India Post into a sustainable profit center while upholding its social responsibility. Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has set a growth target of 20-30 per cent for various circles of India Post for the cur ...Read More >
Chennai: Madras high court has clarified that private self-financing medical colleges are required to pay only a stipend, and not a full salary, to in-service govt doctors pursuing postgraduate or super-specialty courses under the govt quota.A division bench of Justice R Subramanian and Justice K Surender passed the order while partly allowing a batch of appeals moved by Karpaga Vinayaga Medical College and others. They challenged a single judge's order that directed private colleges to pay sala ...Read More >
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