3 terrorists, woman killed in encounter in J-K
Three terrorists and a civilian woman were killed, while two Central Reserve Police Force personnel, including an officer, sustained injuries in a predawn gunbattle on Thursday in Batamaloo area of Srinagar, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation...
Governor greets people on ‘Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din’
Mumbai : The Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari has extended his greetings to the people of Maharashtra, especially those of Marathwada on the occasion of Marathwada Mukti Sangram Din. In his message, the Governor has said: “Many...
PM Modi turns 70
Greetings for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday poured in from leaders across parties. Union home Minister Amit Shah, defence minister Rajnath Singh, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and external affairs minister S Jaishankar among others tweeted their greetings on...
Rahul, Kejriwal wish Modi on 70th birthday
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday wished Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 70th birthday. 'Wishing Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji a happy birthday,' the Congress leader tweeted. While wishing Modi, Kejriwal prayed for his long...
Tatas win contract to build new Parliament building for Rs 861.9 cr
Tata Projects Limited on Wednesday won the bid to construct a new parliament building at a cost of Rs 861.90 crore, officials said. The new building will be constructed close to the existing one under the Central Vista redevelopment project. It...
Serum gets nod to resume vaccine trial in India
Drugs Controller General of India Dr V G Somani on Tuesday gave permission to Serum Institute of India to resume clinical trial of the Oxford COVID-19 vaccine candidate in the country while revoking its earlier order of suspending any new...
Govt bans export of onions with immediate effect
The government on Monday banned the export of all varieties of onions with immediate effect, a move aimed at increasing availability and checking price of the commodity in the domestic market. "The export of all varieties of onions... is prohibited with...
Minister Jayant Patil meets Governor
Minister of Water Resources Jayant Patil met Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari and discussed various issues relating to the early completion of Jigaon Irrigation project in Buldhana district. Minister of State Dr Rajendra Shingne, people’s representatives and Principal Secretary Lokesh...
Hope Parl speaks in one voice for soldiers: PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks before the commencement of monsoon session of Parliament: "Parliament session being held under special circumstances, the MPs have chosen the path of doing their duty in COVID times. "Many important issues will be debated in Parliament, the...
PM Modi arrives in Parliament
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Parliament. "Parliament session is beginning in distinct times. There's Corona and there's duty. MPs chose the path to duty. "I congratulate and express gratitude to them. This time RS-LS will be held at different times in...
Monsoon session of Parliament begins today
The Monsoon session 2020 of Parliament is set to commence today. The fourth session of 17th Lok Sabha and 252nd session of Rajya Sabha is scheduled to be held today and subject to exigencies of government business, may conclude on October...
Covid vaccine possible by 2021 first quarter: Vardhan
According to a health ministry statement, he said while no date has been fixed for the launch of a vaccine, it may be ready by the first quarter of 2021, and made available first to those who need it the...
NEET to be held on Sunday amid strict COVID-19 precautions
Over 15 lakh candidates are expected to appear in medical entrance exam National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) on Sunday which will be conducted amid strict precautions in view of the COVID1-9 pandemic, according to officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA). In...
Governor Koshyari releases the book ‘Jan Rajyapal’ on completion of 1 year in Maharashtra
Mumbai : Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari today released his first annual report ‘Jan Rajyapal: Bhagat Singh Koshyari’ in presence of members of the media at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai. The Coffee Table Book documents the visits, tours and...
Govt lists 23 new bills for Monsoon session
The government has listed 23 new bills, including 11 which seek to replace ordinances, for introduction in Parliament's monsoon session beginning Monday. One of the ordinances the government plans to pass as a bill during the 18-day-long session...
Ram Mandir Trust cheated of Rs 6 lakh through fake cheques
The Uttar Pradesh Police have registered an FIR against unknown persons for fraudulently transferring Rs 6 lakh from the bank account of the Ram Mandir Trust through two fake cheques and attempting to transfer around Rs 10 lakh with a...
Maharashtra governor bats for Kangana
Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshiyari had summoned Ajoy Mehta, the Special Advisor to the Chief Minister Uddhav Thackrey, last evening and expressed his displeasure over the demolition drive by BMC at Kangana Ranaut's Pali Hill office. Earlier yesterday, the Bombay High...
Governor presides over 117th Convocation of Savitribai Phule Pune University
Governor tells youth to be courageous and serve India with dedication Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari today appealed to the youths to be courageous, confident and work with dedication, determination and discipline to make India a great nation. He...
Three journalist of Republic TV channel arrested in Raigad
A few days after threats to blow Matoshree, three individuals were arrested for allegedly trespassing on Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray’s farmhouse in Bhilavale near Karjat house. According to sources, three arrested were Republic TV journalist, which critics have accused of running...
Supreme Court Stays Maratha Quota in Govt Jobs and Education
Refers Issue to Larger Bench The Supreme Court on Wednesday stayed a Maharashtra state law providing reservation for the Maratha community in government jobs and education. A bench headed by Justice LN Rao issued the interim order of stay while referring a...
Govt issues SOPs for partial reopening of schools for classes 9-12
Disallowing sharing of notebooks, pens/pencils, water bottles etc among students, prohibition of assemblies and sports, encouraging online learning, entry of asymptomatic persons are some of the health ministry's guidelines for partial reopening of schools for students of classes 9th to...
