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Deadlock over Pegasus snooping continues; 2 Bills introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Jul 30 (UNI) After the introduction of two Bills--The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 and The General Insurance Business (Nationalisation) Amendment Bill, 2021,…
How long can govt duck, hide: Chidambaram
As reports came out that France’s national cyber-security agency has confirmed the presence of Pegasus spyware on the phones of two journalists, the Congress Friday mounted a fresh offensive against the government with senior leader P…
300 Indian map bundles seized in China
Beizing, NewsonRadar Bureau, July 30: Chinese customs officials seized 300 sealed consignments of Indian and world maps showing Arunachal as part of India.
As part of its mis-information strategy inside their land, Chinese have…
Nirmala brings Bill in LS to pare govt stake in general insurers
Amid Opposition protests over the Pegasus issue, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Friday introduced a Bill in Lok Sabha that would pave the way for the government to divest its stake in general insurance firms. Opposition members…
Gujarat govt to pay 3 months’ DA arrears to employees
The Gujarat government on Friday declared to pay three months’ arrears of dearness allowance (DA) to its more than 9.61 lakh employees and pensioners in the salary of August.
An official release said that payment of the arrears will cost…
JD(U) emergency meet today, new chief likely
Party sources told The Indian Express that the names of Munger MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, JD(U)’s parliamentary board chairman Upendra Kushwaha and of spokesperson K C Tyagi are in contention for the post of national…
Maken ends Rajasthan visit, Gehlot says he is guardian of Cong MLAs
Amidst the chatter about an impending expansion of the Cabinet in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has underlined that he remains the “guardian” of the Congress MLAs, and would continue to fulfill that role.
Gehlot said this at an…
In India’s first, Stalin launches free COVID vax in pvt hospitals with CSR funds
Chennai, July 28 (UNI) Tamil Nadu today became the first state in India to launch free COVID vaccine drive for the public through private hospitals using Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds from private firms. Chief Minister M K…
Himachal: 3 trackers missing from Sissu village (Manali)
Shimla, Jul 30 (UNI) Three trackers are missing from the Sissu check post since Jul 27, 2021, reportedly left to trek towards Ghephan Peak lake (Alias lake) as they did not return back to hotel.
State Disaster Management authority have got…
HP police upgrade VIP security 3 call messages from by Pro-khalistani Sikh International Council…
Shimla, Jul 30 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Police decided to upgrade security categorization of Himachal Governor, Chief Minister, BJP national Chief and Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting.
A social media press bulletin issued by…
Do not visit Mizoram: Assam travel advisory for its people
GUWAHATI: Days after skirmishes on inter- state border left six Assam Police personnel dead and dozens of others injured, the Assam government on Thursday issued a travel advisory, asking people of the state not to travel to Mizoram. The…
B-Tech courses in five local languages from this year
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday announced that 14 engineering colleges across eight states have started to offer B Tech in five regional languages for the first time in India.
“This will especially help the poor,…
JP Nadda meets Uttar Pradesh MPs as BJP sets poll ball rolling
NEW DELHI: Setting in motion its preparations for the next year’s crucial Assembly election in Uttar Pradesh, the BJP on Thursday held a brainstorming session with the party MPs from three regions of the state. BJP president J P Nadda and…
I-T department detects Rs 50 crore tax evasion after raids on Jharkhand realty group
NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department has detected tax evasion of over Rs 50 crore after it raided a "prominent" Jharkhand-based group dealing in building construction and real estate, the CBDT said on Thursday. The searches were carried out…
Amit Shah welcomes decision to provide quota to OBC, economically backwards in medical education
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday welcomed the government's decision to provide reservation to the OBC and economically weaker sections in medical courses, and said it reflected Prime Minister Narendra Mod's commitment to…
India received help from 52 countries during second wave of COVID-19, says Centre
New Delhi , July 30 International community came forward with offers of solidarity and assistance for specific medicines and equipment that were not immediately available in the country during the second wave of COVID-19 and material from…
Priyanka and her party always create hurdles in public services
Lucknow, Jul 29 (UNI) Lashing out at Priyanka Gandhi Vadra for her ‘irresponsible’ remark over the sacking of the striking ambulance drivers in the state, Cabinet Minister and Uttar Pradesh Government spokesperson Sidharth Nath Singh said…
Juhi Chawla withdraws plea from Delhi HC on 5G roll out
New Delhi, Jul 29 (UNI) Bollywood actor Juhi Chawla on Thursday withdrew her plea seeking changes in the earlier Delhi High Court order that dismissed her plea against 5G technology roll out in India.
In the present plea, advocate Deepak…
Extradition of Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya by HV Shingla, during UK visit
New Delhi, Jul 29 (UNI) Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla during his two-day visit to the UK last week had discussed the issue of the return of economic offenders among other matters, the MEA said on Thursday, as India is trying to…
India calls upon Pak-China to stop any changes in POK geography
New Delhi, Jul 29 (UNI) India on Thursday categorically rejected any reference to Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan and China, saying that the Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of the…