Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) After initiating changes to its land acquisition framework to attract private investment, the West Bengal government is now considering amendments to the Urban Land (Ceiling and Regulation) Act, 1976 (ULCRA), to improve land availability for industrial and infrastructure projects.
Ranchi, July 13 (IANS) A horrifying case has come to light from Jharkhand's Gumla district, where officials on Monday said a three-year-old girl was raped, following which a village panchayat attempted to stifle the case by imposing a fine of Rs 1 lakh on the accused instead of reporting the crime to police.
Mumbai, July 13 (IANS) A comprehensive physical inspection and audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) over the past two years has exposed severe mismanagement, lack of basic amenities, and financial misappropriation across government-run and aided student hostels in Maharashtra.
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) As part of the 88th Raising Day celebrations of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the government has called upon citizens to participate in a range of interactive activities aimed at paying tribute to the force's personnel for their exceptional courage, unwavering dedication and selfless service to the nation.
Bengaluru, July 13 (IANS) A 25-year-old woman committed suicide at her residence in Bengaluru, leaving a death note wherein she has blamed her husband and in-laws for torture and harassment.
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) Amid the controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in donations to the Ram Temple, Tapaswi Chhawni Jagadguru Paramhansa Acharya on Monday said that anyone found guilty of wrongdoing in connection with the temple should face strict action, while cautioning that any investigation should not be influenced by political considerations.
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) As India and the European Union work towards the early implementation of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal embarked on a three-nation visit on Monday with a high-level business delegation.
Lucknow, July 13 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Monday said that the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the proposed 'One Nation, One Election' legislation is consulting political parties and government officials across the country to gather suggestions before finalising its report on simultaneous elections.
Kolkata, July 13 (IANS) The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Act, 2026, a law to prevent corruption, anti-social and rowdy activities in the state, has come into force after midnight on Monday.
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday a batch of public interest litigations (PILs) seeking a court-monitored investigation into alleged financial irregularities in the management of donations and offerings received by the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust in Ayodhya.
