New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) As many as 534 births have been reported in the Parsi Community since 2014-15 as the government intensified efforts to stabilise their population with an expenditure of Rs 37.43 crore on the Jiyo Parsi scheme, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju told the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday observed that what a girl or woman chooses to wear is a matter of her personal choice and neither society, neighbours, nor any other person has the right to dictate her attire.
Ahmedabad, Aug 10 (IANS) IIM Ahmedabad’s track record of institution-building and developing leaders across the country made it a natural partner for Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas in setting up the Cyril Shroff-IIMA GC Leadership Academy, Paridhi Adani, Partner and Head-Gujarat at the prestigious law firm, said on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India’s overall Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR), for persons aged 15 years and above, rose to 54.6 per cent during April–June 2026, reflecting the increase in employment in the country, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Amid swirling rumours about the NCP (Sharad Pawar) potentially joining the NDA, a delegation of party MPs led by Baramati MP Supriya Sule met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following the 20-minute meeting, Shirur MP Dr Amol Kolhe clarified the details of the interaction, explicitly refuting claims regarding political realignments or upcoming legislation.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Delhi-NCR on Monday, bringing much-needed relief from the prevailing heat and humidity, as the showers, which have continued intermittently over the past few days, have lowered daytime temperatures and provided pleasant weather conditions across the region.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Centre introduced Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Monday, seeking to restrict state governments from imposing taxes, cess or other levies on mineral rights, while bringing the regulation of certain mineral-bearing lands under its control.
Ranchi, Aug 10 (IANS) As the agitation over irregularities in recruitment examinations intensified in Jharkhand, protesting students adopted unique Gen Z-style demonstrations outside the state Assembly on Monday, with one group organising a sarcastic cake-cutting ceremony to mark Chief Minister Hemant Soren's birthday, while another protester appeared dressed as Spider-Man, drawing attention through social media memes.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, by a voice vote after Opposition members walked out before a detailed discussion could take place.
New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) India on Monday condemned the defacement of the premises of its Embassy in Slovenia by anti-India elements and called for holding the perpetrators accountable.
