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Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 20: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met the security personnel deployed at the Legislative Assembly during the four-day monsoon session in Bhararisain (Gairsain) on Wednesday, inquiring about their accommodation and other necessary arrangements. The four-day-long Uttarakhand Assembly's monsoon session started on August 19 with CM Dhami introducing the state's Rs 5,315 crore supplementary budget. The state's Minority Educational Institutions B ...Read More >
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday spoke to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini over the phone on the incident of the murder of Uttarakhand youth Sahil Bisht in Ambala. Dhami requested the immediate arrest of the culprits and to ensure strict punishment. On this, Nayab Singh Saini assured that the criminals will not be spared at any cost, and clear instructions have been given to the police to take immediate action. ...Read More >
Solar Industries (SOIL)'s operating performance was in line with consensus' estimate. EBITDA, at INR 5.3bn, jumped 19% YoY driven by robust defence and exports, compensating for the subdued performance in mining and infra segments, which were impacted on account of monsoon arriving early. Defence revenue rose 115% YoY to INR 4,180mn while exports and overseas grew 42.7% YoY to INR 8,260mn. EBITDA margins were largely stable QoQ at 24.8% (~150bps dent due to hyper-inflation in Turkey and FX fluct ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: BRS working president KT Rama Rao on Wednesday described the Supreme Court order on nomination of two MLCs as "a slap in the face of both the Congress and the BJP". The apex court issued an order modifying its earlier interim directive on the nomination of Prof M Kodandaram Reddy and Amer Ali Khan to the state Legislative Council under the Governor's quota. In a press statement, Rama Rao said that the Supreme Court declaring invalid the appointments of Kodandaram and Amer Ali as MLC ...Read More >
Lucknow, Aug 14 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh Assembly's 24-hour marathon discussion on the "Vision 2047" document stretched well into Thursday morning, with legislators from both the treasury and opposition benches speaking over the future development blueprint. At around 6.15 am, state Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Suresh Kumar Khanna urged the Chair to limit members' speaking time to four minutes each, citing the large number of legislators still waiting to contribute to the special d ...Read More >
The Supreme Court has given the Telangana government six weeks. They must present a plan to restore the Kancha Gachibowli forest. The court insists on replanting uprooted trees. It emphasizes sustainable development. The court is balancing development with environmental protection. Earlier, the court questioned the felling of trees. It warned of potential action against officials. The Supreme Court on Wednesday granted six weeks to the Telangana government to come out with a "good proposal" for ...Read More >
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel outlines a comprehensive urban development plan for the state, urging cities to prepare visionary roadmaps. This initiative, forming part of Urban Development Year-2025, seeks to foster healthy competition and set a national benchmark in urban development. The plan emphasizes sustainability, infrastructure, and citizen-centric technology advances. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has called on metropolitan cities and towns across the state to craft t ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has urged real estate developers to expand their investments beyond major urban hubs and into tier-II and tier-III cities to promote balanced urbanisation and sustainable development across the state. Speaking at the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) held in Bhubaneswar on Saturday, the Governor emphasized the need for ethical business practices and customer-first ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) Disruptions from Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be brief and new jobs will emerge, Karnataka's IT and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge has said, highlighting the state's large-scale reskilling initiatives are underway to prepare talent for new-age technologies. In an interview with PTI, Kharge asserted that Karnataka retains a comfortable lead over others in technology, with strong data and performance vectors backing its position. The state encourages innovation ...Read More >
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai met PM Modi in New Delhi to discuss state's development. He invited PM Modi to the state's 25th anniversary celebrations on November 1. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. During the courtesy meet, Chhattisgarh's development works and future priorities were discussed. CM Vishnu Deo Sai also invited PM Modi to the celebration of state's 25th anniversary. To mark 25 years since Chhattisgarh was formed, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital and extended an invitation to attend the state silver jubilee celebrations as the chief guest. Speaking to reporters after the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the silver jubilee year of the state formation has been named Atal Nirman Diwas to mark the birth centenary year of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. I am in Delhi. I met PM Nare ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): Karnataka positioned itself as India's leading innovation and technology hub at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025, with senior state leaders making key announcements and highlighting the state's strides in policy, infrastructure, and global engagement. Speaking at the event held in the national capital, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar underlined Bengaluru's growing global importance and the increasing demand for improved air connectivity to support ...Read More >
Shashi Tharoor emphasized that national interest supersedes party affiliations, asserting that parties are merely instruments for national betterment. He defended his stance on supporting the armed forces and the government, deeming it crucial for the country's welfare. Tharoor highlighted the necessity of inter-party cooperation for national security, acknowledging potential conflicts with party loyalty. Congress Working Committee (CWC) member Shashi Tharoor on Saturday said that nation comes ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday asserted that all decisions concerning India are taken solely by its leadership, emphasising that no external power can dictate how the country manages its affairs. He also said, "We do live in a nation and nations that are a comity. We work in togetherness, we work in tandem. We have mutual respect, diplomatic dialogues. But at the end of the day, we are sovereign, we take our own decisions." Addressing the officer trainees of IDES 2024 b ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, addressing the officer trainees of Indian Defence Estates Service (IDES) 2024 batch at the Vice-President's Enclave on Saturday, said all decisions in this country, a sovereign nation, are taken by its leadership. 'Don't be guided by narratives outside. All decisions in this country, a sovereign nation, are taken by its leadership. There is no power on the planet to dictate to India how to handle its affairs. We do live in a nat ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a display of judicial solidarity for environmental causes, 20 judges of Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, joined Delhi govt's Van Mahotsav 2025 to plant saplings in memory of their mothers under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign on Saturday. The dedicated green space has been formally named Nyay Vatika to honour the judiciary's commitment to environmental justice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, "The participation of honourable judges in Van Mahot ...Read More >
India and the EFTA countries free trade agreement will be implemented from October 1. The agreement aims to boost trade and investment between India and Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. EFTA has committed to invest USD 100 billion in India, creating one million direct jobs. India will lower or eliminate duties on some EFTA products. The free trade agreement between India and the four-nation European bloc EFTA will be implemented from October 1, Commerce and Industry Minister Piy ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a display of judicial solidarity for environmental causes, 20 judges of Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, joined Delhi govt's Van Mahotsav 2025 to plant saplings in memory of their mothers under the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam campaign on Saturday. The dedicated green space has been formally named Nyay Vatika to honour the judiciary's commitment to environmental justice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on X, "The participation of honourable judges in Van Mahot ...Read More >
The DPE reiterated its commitment to support CPSEs in leveraging Industry 4.0 for operational excellence and sustainable development.Source : Freepik Industry 4.0 is being considered for future incorporation into the Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) MoU assessment framework, and that early adoption will be key to enhancing global competitiveness, the government has said. In a strategic step towards fostering innovation and smart manufacturing, the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE), ...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 >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 19 (ANI): Hailing the state of Kerala and its cultural history, Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor said that it is not 'merely a line on the map' but a 'western coast of India.' Shashi Tharoor was speaking at the Council for Community Co-operation programme on Peace, Harmony and National Development in Kochi. The Congress MP emphasised that the Kerala's history is built on the peaceful coexistence and cultural exchange. Tharoor noted that Kerala's past is 'etched ...Read More >
Patna, Jul 19 (PTI) The Bihar government on Saturday said that more than 12,000 new polling stations have been created in the state as per the recommendation of the Election Commission, as part of special intensive revision (SIR). According to a release issued by the election department, the total number of polling stations has risen to 90,712 from 77,895, after the establishment of 12,817 new ones. Of these, 12,479 polling stations have been set up "at the same building or premises housing th ...Read More >
Kochi (Kerala) [India], July 19 (ANI): Hailing the state of Kerala and its cultural history, Thiruvananthapuram MP Shashi Tharoor said that it is not "merely a line on the map" but a "western coast of India." Shashi Tharoor was speaking at the Council for Community Co-operation programme on Peace, Harmony and National Development in Kochi. Also Read | Bihar Special Intensive Revision Exercise: 95.92% Electors Covered; 6 More Days Still Left, Says Election Commission of India. The Congress MP ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the participation of Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai and Supreme Court judges in the 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' campaign in Delhi, hoping it will add momentum to the green drive. PM Modi, in a message on X, called CJI Gavai and other Supreme Court judges' participation 'inspirational'. "The participation of honourable judges in Van Mahotsav is inspirational for everyone. I am confident that the 'One Tree in th ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi PWD and Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh on Saturday promised a complete transformation of the capital's ageing water infrastructure within a year, blaming decades-old pipelines and previous government negligence for the ongoing water crisis. During a visit to D-Block Gole Market, Gurudwara Flats in Rakabganj, and Type-II Flats in Sarojini Nagar, Singh highlighted the alarming state of Delhi's water pipelines. "There are places in Delhi where pipelin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Saturday said forests do not belong to us alone but to future generations and stressed the need to strike a balance between development and environmental preservation. He was speaking at a mega plantation drive organised by the Delhi Government under Van Mahotsav 2025 at the PBG Ground in Delhi Ridge. "Everyone starts getting worried as soon as October arrives," the chief justice said, alluding to Delhi's annual battle ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 19 (PTI) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday wished a speedy recovery to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who sustained injuries while shooting for his upcoming film 'King'. Banerjee, who shares a warm and cordial relationship with the actor and often refers to him as her "brother," expressed concern upon hearing the news of his injury. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. "Reports regarding my ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 19 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai on Saturday said forests do not belong to us alone but to future generations and stressed the need to strike a balance between development and environmental preservation. He was speaking at a mega plantation drive organised by the Delhi Government under Van Mahotsav 2025 at the PBG Ground in Delhi Ridge. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. "Everyone starts g ...Read More >
Mandya (Karnataka) [India], July 19 (ANI): A vehicle in the convoy of Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar overturned on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway near Mandya district on Saturday, leaving two police personnel injured. Shivakumar, who was following the escort vehicle in his own car, was unharmed in the incident, said officials. Also Read | Chandan Mishra Murder: 5 Held in West Bengal, Prime Suspects Manage to Flee, Say Police. The incident occurred near Goudahalli-T.M. Hosur wh ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) Highlighting the importance of environment protection, Chief Justice of India (CJI) B.R. Gavai said on Saturday that protecting Delhi's environment is a collective responsibility. Addressing a gathering at a plantation drive organised by the Delhi government, the CJI said, "Development is important but we must understand the cost at which it comes." "Everyone starts getting worried as soon as October arrives... Forests, which are a part of humanity's lineage ...Read More >
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