Gandhinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) More than 250 industries and academic institutions have responded to the Gujarat Government’s call to become training partners under its newly launched 'Namo Gujarat Kaushalya and Rozgar Mission' (NGKRM), as the state targets skill training for 1.03 lakh candidates during 2026-27.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Thursday accused the Congress, particularly party President Mallikarjun Kharge and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, of "damaging" the Parliamentary system by causing disruption due to their "stubbornness".
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned sine die on Thursday after passing the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026; concluding a stormy Monsoon Session marked by repeated disruptions, protests and heated political exchanges.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday condemned the 'shuddhikaran havan' performed at Haldwani's Ramlila Maidan following his rally, alleging that the incident reflected discrimination against Dalits and efforts to divide Hindu society.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The Lok Sabha, on its last working day of the Monsoon Session, was adjourned sine die on Thursday. The adjournment followed the recitation of Vande Mataram in the House, with all Parliamentarians, from Treasury to Opposition benches, standing in respect for the National Song.
Gandhinagar, Aug 13 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday joined the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign by hoisting the Tricolour at his residence in Gandhinagar, as the state targets displaying the national flag at more than 70 lakh homes during the Independence Day celebrations.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) The MPs from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and Opposition parties staged separate protests, again coming face to face on Thursday at the Parliament's Makar Dwar on the last day of the Monsoon session.
Quetta, Aug 13 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) described Pakistani airstrikes in the Gidar area of Balochistan’s Surab district as a “blatant war crime”, after the attacks reportedly killed over 30 civilians, including women and children, and injured several others.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Thursday led a Tiranga Yatra from Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan and said that it was our responsibility to respect the sacrifices and struggles of our forefathers during the Independence movement.
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) As the Monsoon Session of the Parliament entered its last day on Thursday, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP, Ram Gopal Yadav, targeted the BJP-led ruling NDA, remarking that irrespective of whoever is in power "they should not be stubborn in the face of Opposition's demands".
