follow us:
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar stated that their government would reissue Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards to eligible families if they were cancelled wrongly. He reassured the citizens there was nothing to worry. He said, “Centre fixed certain parameters for BPL families, and our government is acting accordingly. If eligible family’s card was cancelled by […]
Former West Bengal education minister Partha Chatterjee and four others were denied bail in the state School Service Commission (SSC) recruitment scam case after the Calcutta High Court delivered a split verdict. While four suspects were granted bail, Chatterjee and the remaining accused were not. The court will now decide on a third bench to […]
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held high-level talks with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun. They met on the sidelines of 11th ASEAN Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus in Laos. Singh said that amicable relations between India-China would have positive effect on global peace. He further said that considering that both countries are neighbors, “we need to focus on […]
CBI initiated an investigation into a Rs 6,600 crore Maharashtra ‘bitcoin scam’ on Wednesday, filing a case against two masterminds and summoning another for questioning. The probe began following a Supreme Court order. The suspects, Amit and Ajay Bharadwaj, are named in the CBI FIR. Amit passed away earlier, while Ajay remains a fugitive.
Government announced that 74% of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Gramin (PMAY-G) houses are owned by women, with plans for 100% women’s ownership. Additionally, nearly 300,000 rural masons have been trained in disaster-resilient construction, enhancing their employability. The PMAY-G scheme, launched by PM Modi on November 20, 2016, celebrates its 8th anniversary.
ISRO Chairman S Somanath highlighted the need to manufacture car sensors domestically instead of relying on imports. Speaking at Bengaluru Tech Summit, Somanath emphasized the importance of cost-effective production. He pointed out that while India invests significantly in producing rocket sensors, the high production cost of car sensors makes domestic manufacturing less viable.
Karnataka Milk Federation’s Nandini brand will debut in Delhi on Thursday, marking its first entry into north India. The launch event, attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, follows a political controversy over Amul’s potential entry into the Karnataka market in April 2023, sparking a rivalry between Congress and BJP.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu announced that the State Investment Promotion Board approved investments worth ₹85,000 crore, expected to create 34,000 jobs. Speaking in the assembly, Naidu highlighted that the investments were approved during the first SIPB meeting on November 19. Among the 10 cleared investments is a ₹61,780-crore joint venture for an integrated steel […]
Andhra woman working as a house help in Kuwait accused her employers of torture. The woman is a native of Kakinada. She recorded a video explaining her ordeal and sent it to her relatives. In a tearful video, Gara Kumari, a widow and mother of three, cried for help. She said, “They are not giving […]
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi launched the ‘Delhi Solar Portal’ on Wednesday as a single window solution for installing rooftop solar panels. The portal will enable Delhiites to become ‘prosumers,’ generating extra solar power. Atishi highlighted that the portal will help achieve the AAP government’s target of 750 MW rooftop solar power generation, as outlined in [&h...
In a setback to DMK government in Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court ordered a CBI probe into the illicit liquor tragedy that killed 68 people in Villupuram. The state already transferred the case to Crime Branch wing of the CID. It also opposed the transfer to CBI. It argued that it has arrested 24 people, […]
Madras High Court has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, which claimed 68 lives. The incident occurred on June 18 in Tamil Nadu’s Kallakurichi district. A division bench, comprising Justices D. Krishnakumar and P.B. Balaji, directed the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) to transfer the case to the […]
Federal Transport Minister Anita Anand announced increased security measures for travelers to India, citing “an abundance of caution.” In a statement issued, she confirmed that Transport Canada has implemented temporary additional security screenings, which may result in delays at airports. The measures are designed to enhance safety and security for international travelers.
Jharkhand witnessed a voting percentage of 67.59% till 5 pm in the second phase of the Assembly polls. ECI officials are sealing the EVMs as the polling in many places concluded. However, polling is going on in certain polling stations where voters were waiting in queue before the culmination of poll hours. BJP-led NDA and […]
Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena approved the long-pending promotion of 295 Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) working in Delhi govt hospitals on Wednesday. The promotions, implemented under the Delhi Health Service (Allopathy) Rules, 2009, aim to address long-standing issues faced by govt employees. This move ensures timely career progression and improved working conditions for the CMOs.