Opinion Poll: No clear majority for any party in Haryana, Maha, J'khand; BJP holds edge

IANS | August 16, 2024 11:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) According to an opinion poll conducted by Matrize survey agency and broadcast by Times Now on Friday, no single party is currently poised to secure an outright majority in Haryana, Jharkhand, or Maharashtra if Assembly elections were held today. The projection for Maharashtra, which has a total of 288 Assembly seats, indicates that the BJP-led Mahayuti coalition holds a slight edge, although the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) is expected to trail closely behind.

'Ladki Bahin' scheme: Maha govt deposits Rs 999cr in bank accounts of 1.13 crore women

IANS | August 15, 2024 11:37 PM

Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) The MahaYuti government in Maharashtra has deposited Rs 999 crore through direct benefit transfer (DBT) mode to the bank accounts of 1.13 crore eligible women beneficiaries of the ambitious Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, an official said on Thursday.

Kolkata rape-murder case: Protesting Indore doctors demand capital punishment for culprits

IANS | August 15, 2024 6:39 PM

Indore, Aug 15 (IANS) Doctors' protest in Indore continued on Thursday against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata last week.

Doctor rape-murder: Mamata defends Kolkata Police a day after HC orders CBI probe

IANS | August 14, 2024 8:57 PM

Kolkata, Aug 14 (IANS) A day after the Calcutta High Court questioned Kolkata Police over its investigation into the ghastly rape and murder of a woman doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here last week, and handed over the probe into the matter to the CBI, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday defended the city's police department, describing it "one of the best in the country".

Chanakya National Law University V-C supports proposed 'reforms' in Waqf Act

IANS | August 14, 2024 8:22 PM

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) Amid heated debate over 'reforms' in the Wafq Act, a leading academic and legal scholar, Faizan Mustafa, has extended support to the proposed changes, saying that this will open gates for 'diversification' of the Muslim body.

Acclaiming Indian civilisation’s contribution to the world (IANS Opinion)

By Parveen Chopra | August 14, 2024 10:17 AM

New York: On November 5, Kamala Harris may be elected as the first South Asian President of the US. If the Donald Trump-JD Vance ticket wins, Usha Vance will become the first Hindu Second Lady.

'Ladki Bahin' dole: Maha MLA threatens to take back money if people don’t vote for MahaYuti govt

Quaid Najmi | August 12, 2024 7:47 PM

Amravati/Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Aug 12 (IANS) In a shocking statement, an independent MLA supporting the MahaYuti government on Monday virtually threatened to take back the Rs 1,500 per month dole in the 'Ladki Bahin' scheme if the beneficiaries don't vote it (MahaYuti) back to power.

Farmers rejoice over launch of climate resilient varieties, share experience of meeting PM Modi

IANS | August 11, 2024 8:27 PM

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released 109 high-yielding and climate resilient varieties of crops at the India Agricultural Research Institute in the national capital. The 109 varieties of 61 crops included 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops.

August 11: Commemorating Balochistan's struggle for sovereignty (IANS Analysis)

IANS | August 11, 2024 5:32 PM

New Delhi: August holds substantial historical significance for South Asia. While the Independence days of India and Pakistan on August 15 and August 14, respectively, are well known, the importance of August 11 for the Baloch people and Balochistan is less recognised.

PM Modi's day-long visit rekindles hope amid despair in landslide-ravaged Wayanad (Roundup)

IANS | August 10, 2024 8:06 PM

New Delhi/Wayanad, Aug 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday returned to Delhi after visiting the landslide-struck Wayanad in Kerala where he took stock of the overall situation in the aftermath of the disaster, met and interacted with survivors, besides holding crucial meetings with top officials , including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

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Opinion Poll: No clear majority for any party in Haryana, Maha, J'khand; BJP holds edge

'Ladki Bahin' scheme: Maha govt deposits Rs 999cr in bank accounts of 1.13 crore women

Kolkata rape-murder case: Protesting Indore doctors demand capital punishment for culprits

Doctor rape-murder: Mamata defends Kolkata Police a day after HC orders CBI probe

Chanakya National Law University V-C supports proposed 'reforms' in Waqf Act

Acclaiming Indian civilisation’s contribution to the world (IANS Opinion)

'Ladki Bahin' dole: Maha MLA threatens to take back money if people don’t vote for MahaYuti govt

Farmers rejoice over launch of climate resilient varieties, share experience of meeting PM Modi

August 11: Commemorating Balochistan's struggle for sovereignty (IANS Analysis)

PM Modi's day-long visit rekindles hope amid despair in landslide-ravaged Wayanad (Roundup)

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