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Salman Khan, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy (Image source: Telangana CMO)Telangana CM Revanth Reddy met Bollywood star Salman Khan in Mumbai to discuss the state's ambitious 'Telangana Rising 2047' vision. Salman promised to promote the initiative globally, supporting Telangana's growth and innovation goals. Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, recently met Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in Mumbai. The meeting, held on Thursday evening, reflected the state government's efforts to promote Telang ...Read More >
Mumbai: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, recently met Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in Mumbai. The meeting, held on Thursday evening, reflected the state government's efforts to promote Telangana as a hub of growth, innovation, and opportunity, in line with the vision of 'Telangana Rising'. According to Telangana CMO, Salman Khan assured Revanth Reddy that he would take the message of #TelanganaRising across the world. "I will take the message of #TelanganaRising across the world," pro ...Read More >
Kakinada: Cyclone Montha has claimed the life of two persons in the Godavari districts till reports came in around 9 p.m. Gusty winds uprooted trees and electric poles, disrupting power supply and leaving entire areas in darkness. Earlier, officials evacuated 19,305 people to 507 rehabilitation centres in the five districts of Kakinada, Eluru, Konaseema, and East and West Godavari districts. A woman G. Veeraveni (49) died on the spot at Makavanipalem village in Mamidikuduru mandal in East Goda ...Read More >
Patna: The INDIA bloc on Tuesday released its poll manifesto for Bihar assembly elections, promising jobs and numerous plans to take the state forward in the next five years if it's able to form the govt in the state.The 32-page manifesto, containing 25 key points, was released in the presence of opposition leaders, including Pawan Khera from Congress, Dipankar Bhattacharya from CPI-ML, Mukesh Sahani from VIP, and other Left leaders.The manifesto, nicknamed "Tejashwi Pran" (Tejashwi Resolve), pr ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists began in the district from Tuesday. As per the schedule set by the Election Commission of India (ECI), Booth Level Officers (BLOs) will be trained till November 3. After that, 2625 BLOs will conduct door-to-door surveys from November 4 to December 4. The draft voter list will be published on December 9. Applications for claims and objections regarding the draft voter list will be accepted from December 9 to January 8, ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Leading office developers are setting up platforms to offer GCC-as-a-service to new global capability centres looking to set up operations in India. GCCs constitute a significant portion of the tenant base for most commercial office developers. So far, mainstream office developers and flexible office space operators have leased space to such offshore R&D and backend centres for global companies. Now, developers are looking to leverage the opportunity to provide real estate, operation ...Read More >
Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar demanded swift punishment for the man who harassed the players. "You lock him up and throw the keys away. That's the only way such criminals should be treated," he told India Today TV channel. But Vijayvargiya, who looks after urban development and housing and parliamentary affairs in the state's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, seemed to put some of the onus on the players themselves to ensure they remained safe. "Whenever a player steps out, just like wh ...Read More >
The investment is part of the company's planned capital expenditure, reflecting strong business momentum, a robust late-stage development pipeline, and increasing demand for scalable capacity across CMC development and manufacturing. Sai Life Sciences Ltd. on Monday, October 27, announced that it is setting up a new research and development (R&D) block for chemical, manufacturing, and controls processing Hyderabad campus. The five-storeyed facility, designed as a green building, is expected to ...Read More >
Cyclone Montha is approaching Chennai bringing cloudy skies, rain, and strong winds. North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry can expect heavy to very heavy rainfall today. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The cyclone is expected to strengthen and make landfall in Andhra Pradesh by Tuesday evening. Coastal residents are advised to stay cautious and follow official updates. Chennai is witnessing cloudy weather with intermittent rain and increasing wind speeds as Cyclone Montha approaches ...Read More >
The latest investment brings the company's cumulative spending at the site to ₹554 crore since its establishment in 2014. Automotive technologies major Harman, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, on Monday announced an investment of ₹345 crore to expand its automotive electronics manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. The latest investment brings the company's cumulative spending at the site to ₹554 crore since its establishment in 2014. The expansion includes an immediate outlay of ₹ ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 27: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday informed the Assembly that over Rs 790 crore has been spent so far on various works under the Srinagar Smart City Project since its inception. The statement came in response to a starred question raised by National Conference General Secretary and Khanyar MLA, Ali Mohammad Sagar. Responding to the question, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, who also holds the portfolio of Housing and Urban Development Department (H&UDD), said that a tota ...Read More >
Thane: The Thane Municipal Corporation (TMC) has decided to pay the pending salaries of doctors and staff working under the 'Aapla Dawakhana' initiative using the Rs 2.89 crore bank guarantee and withheld dues of the private operator. Municipal commissioner Saurabh Rao has instructed the civic health department to use these funds to prevent disruption in healthcare services.Deputy municipal commissioner (health) Umesh Birari, said the civic body took the step after the contractor stopped operati ...Read More >
Thane, Oct 27 (PTI) The civic body in Maharashtra's Thane on Monday said that the contractor responsible for operating the 'Apla Dawakhana' clinics had "closed shop abruptly", and had not paid wages for the staff since April. The Thane Municipal Corporation's clarification has come after local BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar last week demanded that the civic authorities take action against the contractor for shutting down clinics and not paying wages to the employees. Nurses and other employees of Apla ...Read More >
It also gave its approval to include 19 games in the list of games which qualify meritorious sportspersons for consideration for appointment to Group A, B, C and D posts and services under the government departments, boards, corporations, etc. The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday decided to allow the Transport Department to issue necessary permission for conversion of 1,000 existing diesel and petrol taxis into electric taxis with the ...Read More >
New Delhi: Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya has received major backlash over his recent remarks on the molestation of two Australian women cricketers in Indore. Instead of addressing the security lapses that led to the incident, the minister appeared to shift the blame onto the victims, stating that the Australian players "made a mistake" by stepping out of their hotel without informing the authorities. His comments have drawn sharp criticism from the opposition a ...Read More >
Chennai: Converting govt-aided colleges into private universities will exclude the vast majority of students from economically and socially disadvantaged groups from accessing quality higher education, say educationists.The Tamil Nadu Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2025 allowed the govt-aided colleges to be converted as private universities and relaxed the land requirement norms to establish private universities in urban areas. After facing opposition from teacher associations and politi ...Read More >
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated a new BJP office in Takarjala, welcoming 200 families into the party. He emphasized unity and development under Prime Minister Modi and denounced divisive politics. The event saw active participation from local residents and leaders. Saha also honored police personnel for national security. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha marked a milestone for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday by unveiling a newly established party office in Takarjala ...Read More >
A new case has been registered against Bollywood actors Shreyas Talpade and Alok Nath for allegedly misleading investors under a cooperative society scheme. The two, along with 22 others, have been accused of promoting fraudulent investment plans through the Loni Urban Multi-State Credit and Thrift Cooperative Society. Both actors had served as brand ambassadors for the organization, which is now under investigation for duping depositors. According to the complaint filed by Babli, a resident of ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 26 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha attended the Karyakarta Sammelan held at the 11-Mandai Assembly Constituency on Saturday. BJP State President Rajib Bhattacharjee, BJP General Secretary Bipin Debbarma, and several other prominent party leaders also graced the event. According to an official update from the BJP State Office to ANI, a total of 339 voters from Tipra Motha and other parties joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the event. They we ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 25 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha participated in the Sharad Samman 2025 award ceremony organised by Agartala Municipal Corporation at Rabindra Bhavan on Saturday, celebrating the vibrant spirit of Durga Puja across the city. The event recognised and honoured various Puja committees for their outstanding creativity, social service, and discipline during this year's Durga Puja celebrations. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Saha praised the or ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) The Public Works Department (PWD), to decongest West and Northwest Delhi, is planning to construct three flyovers for which feasibility studies worth over Rs 10 crore will be carried out soon, officials informed on Saturday. According to officials, the projects are part of the overall city decongestion plan of the Delhi government as these stretches currently face heavy vehicular traffic. "The first project is the construction of a flyover from Kanjhawala Chowk to Mango ...Read More >
Union Minister Manohar Lal highlighted the UN's pivotal role in global peace and development at the 80th United Nations Day. He advocated for UN Security Council reforms and emphasized India's commitment to international cooperation through initiatives like the India-UN Development Partnership Fund, aiming to represent the Global South's interests. Union Minister Manohar Lal, overseeing Power and Housing & Urban Affairs, took center stage as the Chief Guest during the 80th anniversary celebrati ...Read More >
Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 25 (ANI): Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha inaugurated the "Samriddhi - An Initiative for Making Lakhpati Didis" programme at Rabindra Bhavan on Saturday. The main objective of this initiative is to empower women and enhance their income through self-help groups and sustainable livelihood opportunities. The Chief Minister stated that the state government is committed to promoting women's financial independence and entrepreneurial mindset. He emphasised that ...Read More >
Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar on Thursday said that a conference of Urban Development Ministers from all South Indian States will be held in Bengaluru on October 30. The meeting will be chaired by Union Minister for Energy, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar. When asked if Karnataka would seek Central assistance for Bengaluru's development, Mr. Shivakumar said, "We will ask. The Union Urban Affairs Minister will participate in the conference, and we will place our demands bef ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 22: The Jammu and Kashmir Estates Department has initiated the process for allotting residential accommodations to government officers and officials moving to Jammu for the upcoming Winter Secretariat Session (Darbar Move) 2025-26. According to a circular issued by Director General Estates, Tariq Hussain Ganai, all Financial Commissioners, Principal Secretaries, Commissioner Secretaries, Secretaries to Government, and Heads of Departments have been directed to submit details of of ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for upcoming Darbar Move emphasizing on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. Follow the Daily Excelsior channel on WhatsApp Commissioner/Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) M. Raju gave a detailed presentation on the transport arrangements and logistical aspects of the Darbar Move convoy. Omar directed the Managing Dire ...Read More >
"We must build a system that helps vendors graduate from one tranche to the next, with ease and confidence," said the Minister. In a significant step toward strengthening urban livelihoods and deepening financial inclusion for informal workers, Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal, chaired a high-level review meeting in New Delhi on the implementation of the PM Street Vendor's AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme. The meeting brought together representatives from 33 S ...Read More >
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move session 2025-26, emphasising on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. According to an official press release, the meeting was attended by Advisor to the Chief Minister Nasir Aslam Wani, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Estates Shaleen Kabra, ACS to the Chief Minister Dheeraj Gupta, AC ...Read More >
Srinagar, Oct 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting to review the arrangements for the upcoming Darbar Move Session 2025-26, emphasising on ensuring smooth, secure and well-coordinated shifting of offices from Srinagar to Jammu. At the outset, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department (GAD) M. Raju made a detailed presentation on the transport arrangements and logistical aspects of the Darbar move convoy. The Chief Minister directed the Managin ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 24 (ANI): The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, chaired a review meeting on the implementation of the PM SVANidhi Scheme with representatives of 33 States and Union Territories, senior officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) & Department of Financial Services (DFS), and major Banks/SLBC Conveners, in New Delhi on Friday, an official statement said. The review was held following the recent Cabinet approval for the restru ...Read More >
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