New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has expressed confidence that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Bihar will be completed well ahead of the July 25 deadline, based on the progress recorded up to 6 P.M. on Tuesday.
Bengaluru, July 8 (IANS) Drawing parallels between the media fraternity and political parties over the leadership change in the state, Congress General Secretary and Karnataka in-charge, Randeep Singh Surjewala, said on Tuesday that a journalist also desires to become an editor, but ultimately, the owner of the channel decides.
Dehradun, July 8 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami held a high-level meeting via video conferencing on Tuesday with senior administrative and police officials to review preparations for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra.
Greater Noida, July 8 (IANS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday planted a tree as part of the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ campaign, symbolising a heartfelt tribute to mothers and a step forward in India’s commitment to environmental conservation.
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Indian exporters have welcomed the US decision to postpone the tariff hikes on imports from July 9 to August 1, as this will allow more time for talks to sort out the trade issues.
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) As a political firestorm erupted on Tuesday after Congress party President Mallikarjun Kharge allegedly disrespected President Droupadi Murmu and her predecessor Ram Nath Kovind by reportedly referring to them as "Murma ji" and “Covid" respectively, the Congress hit back and accused the BJP of looting tribal lands, jungles and resources.
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) A fresh political storm erupted on Tuesday following Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s controversial remarks, which allegedly belittled President Droupadi Murmu and her predecessor Ram Nath Kovind, drawing sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who accused the grand old party of being "anti-women," "anti-Dalit," and "anti-tribal."
Shimla, July 8 (IANS) A few hours of overnight torrential monsoon rains left a trail of destruction of public and private property with loss of life mounting as many still missing on the ninth day of the calamity, considered one of the worst in Himachal Pradesh’s Janjehli Valley, known globally for nature beauty.
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Calling out Pakistan’s malicious campaign, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday issued a Fact Check report on a ‘fake’ letter circulated on social media over the purported recall of an Indian defence official from the Embassy in Jakarta.
Mumbai, July 8 (IANS) Police arrested activists of the Raj Thackeray led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) in Mira-Bhayandar area after they tried to take out a morcha on the Marathi issue while opposing the imposition of Hindi from Grade 1 in Maharashtra.
