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Rajasthan achieves 70% target in vaccinating frontline workers
Jaipur, Feb 11 Over 5.5 lakh beneficiaries have received vaccine shots in Rajasthan till Wednesday, taking the percentage to nearly 70 per cent, officials said on Thursday.
The state administration has ramped up the process of…
Rahul Gandhi was referring to his family members using Using ‘hum do, humare do’ jibe :…
New Delhi , February 12 Attacking Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his "hum do, humare do" jibe at the government, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Giriraj Singh on Friday said that Waynad MP was referring to…
Drafting of law to curb stone-pelting in final stages, says Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) , February 12 Asserting that it is 'raj dharma' to take action against criminals, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday said that the law is being drafted to take action against…
Congress workers in MP threaten protest at Kangana Ranaut’s shoot venue, demand apology
Betul (Madhya Pradesh) , February 12 Congress workers have submitted a memorandum to Betul Superintendent of Police threatening that they will not actor Kangana Ranaut to shoot for 'Dhakad' movie if she does not apologize to farmers…
Pinarayi govt made backdoor appointments for its own people: Chennithala
Kochi (Kerala) , February 12 Leader Of Opposition in Kerala Assembly Ramesh Chennithala on Thursday attacked the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government over the recruitment row saying that the Pinarayi Vijayan regime has made backdoor…
Youth beaten to death by group of people in Bihar’s Gaya
Gaya (Bihar) , February 12 A youth died after he was allegedly beaten up by a group of people in Dobhi police station area of Gaya, said Bihar Police on Thursday.
A video of the incident has also gone viral on social media…
Vice President Naidu inaugurated Platinum Jubilee celebrations of CBRI
New Delhi , February 11 Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated Platinum Jubilee Foundation Day celebrations of Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), through a video conference on Wednesday and stressed for the need to…
Congress’ behaviour during discussions on Budget in Parliament ‘irresponsible’:…
New Delhi , February 11 Slamming the opposition parties, especially Congress, for their absence during the discussion on the budget in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Union Minister of State for Finance, Anurag Singh Thakur on…
Centre slams Congress for absence during budget discussion
New Delhi , February 11 Union ministers on Wednesday slammed members of opposition parties, especially those of Congress, for being absent from the budget discussion in the Parliament that went on till post-midnight on Thursday.…
Will be seen at many places, I am free now: Ghulam Nabi Azad
New Delhi , February 10 Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad, who will soon retire as Rajya Sabha Member, on Wednesday said people will see him at many places as he is 'free now' and has no wish to be an MP, Minister or hold any…
Goa to slash hefty fines for traffic violations: Minister
Panaji, Feb 10 The Goa government is considering softening the impact of the amended Motor Vehicles (MV) Act, which mandates hefty fines and penalties for traffic violators.
In the wake of severe criticism of the poor road…
Chinese, Indian border troops have begun disengagement at Pangong Lake: China
Beijing , February 10 The Chinese and Indian border troops on the southern and northern shores of Pangong Lake began disengagement on Wednesday as per the consensus reached during the ninth round of military commander-level talks,…
Haryana to provide Rs 5 lakh as ‘preparation money’ to Olympic qualifiers
Chandigarh, February 11: The Haryana Cabinet has decided to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakhs to the sportspersons as 'preparations money' who have qualified for Olympic Games, said State Minister Kanwar Pal Gujjar on…
EAM Jaishankar greets Iran on eve of Islamic Revolution anniversary
New Delhi , February 10 External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday greeted his Iranian counterpart Mohammad Javad Zarif on the eve of the Islamic Revolution's anniversary.
The Minister took to Twitter and wrote,…
Fitch Ratings: Budget proposals positive for Insurance sector
New Delhi: India's Budget '22 proposals to relax foreign-ownership caps on insurers and listing of LIC will help the industry attract foreign capital, strengthen solvency and promote competition, Fitch Ratings has said. Besides, the ratings…
Irrigation Association of India applauds Union Budget ’22
Kolkata, Feb 08 (UNI) In our country, water scarcity is a big challenge as almost 54% of India is facing high to extreme water stress and as agriculture consumes more than 80% of the water available in the country it has put the spotlight…
Manipur CM Biren Singh praises Union budget
Imphal, Feb 6 (UNI) Chief Minister N. Biren Singh praised the Union Budget 2021-22 presented in the Parliament by Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2021.
Addressing a press conference held at Chief Minister, N.…
Budget ’22 is ‘Gazette of Glorious Journey of Aatmanirbhar Bharat’: Naqvi
Kanpur, Feb 6 (UNI) Senior BJP leader and Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Saturday termed the Union Budget 2021-22 the 'Gazette of Glorious Journey of Aatmanirbhar Bharat' saying it will ensure 'Development with Dignity' of all…
Family of farmer who died during tractor rally demands HC probe
New Delhi, February 10: A petition has been moved before the Delhi High Court by the family of Navneet Singh, the farmer who died during the tractor rally on January 26 in the national capital.
The plea has sought a thorough and…
Union Budget 2021-22 ignored middle class: Tharoor
New Delhi, Feb 10 (UNI) Congress Member Shashi Tharoor on Wednesday said in the Lok Sabha that the Union Budget 2021-22 has ignored the middle class. 'This Budget has ignored middle class, while Excise Duty on petrol has gone up,' the…