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NDA, Opposition to hold key strategy meets next week

Ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament beginning on 20 July, both the ruling NDA and the Opposition parties are gearing up for key meetings next week to finalise their respective strategies for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Rahul, Smriti clash over PM's France visit

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Minister Smriti Irani today exchanged barbs over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France.

Rahul moves SC against Guj HC order refusing to stall conviction

Gandhi was disqualified as LS member under the provisions of the Representation of People Act

Ideals of equality & justice were closest to Babasaheb's heart: Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday said the ideals of equality and justice which continually strengthens Indian democracy were closest to Baba Saheb Bhimrao Ambedkar's heart.

GOC visits troops at frozen frontiers of Siachen Glacier

GOC Fire and Fury Corps, Lt. General Rashim Bali on Saturday visited the frontline troops deployed at the frozen frontiers of Siachen Glacier.

Mann seeks Governor's nod for Bill on Gurbani telecast

The Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Saturday urged Punjab Governor, Banwari Lal Purohit, to give his consent to proposed Amendment in Sikh Gurdwara Act 1925 for ending the monopoly of Badal family over telecast of sacred Gurbani from Sri Harmandir Sahib.

Haryana orders probe into jammed gates at ITO barrage

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday directed officials to constitute a two-member high-level fact-finding technical committee to \"thoroughly investigate\" the reported jammed gates of the ITO barrage in Delhi.

Himachal successfully evacuates 70,000 tourists to safety: CM

With the evacuation process of people stranded due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains in various districts of Himachal Pradesh complete, the state government has evacuated around 70,000 tourists from the state.

Yamuna water level receding

Situation improving in flooded areas of Delhi, no immediate possibility of heavy rain, authorities say

India's ambitious skilling upgrade plan sets course for transformative future on World Youth Skills Day '23

As machines get smarter and the world gets more specialised, India is taking significant strides towards becoming the skills capital of the world.

Exports decline 13 pc in June; global slowdown hurts trade

Trade performance sees declining trends compared to last year in the backdrop of global slowdown

CMOHs told to have medical teams, blood banks ready for rally

The state health department has directed the chief medical officers of health (CMOH) across districts to get prepared with medical teams, well-equipped blood banks storing adequate quantity of blood for three days from 19 July till the ‘Martyr’s Day’ organized by the ruling Trinamul Congress on 21 July ends.

Cuffs on lawyer for blackmailing people

A lawyer has been arrested on charges of running a blackmailing gang

KMC rattled by invasion of rats

Amid various civic matters, rats have become a major cause of concern for Kolkata Municipal Corporation.

BJP, CPM likely to join hands in 18 Bankura panchayats

The fate of 18 'hung' panchayats, where none of the political parties could ensure a majority, were yet to be decided.

Encroachment at College Street cause of concern for pedestrians

Kolkata’s bibliophiles’ favourite destination is trapped amid allegations of footpath encroachments by the hawkers.

RS candidates win unopposed

As expected, seven candidates, six from Trinamul and one from the BJP were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of the Parliament today without having to face any contest.

Amit Shah's visit in Aug to focus on poll violence

Soumitra Khan writes to LS Speaker demanding dismissal of Abhishek Banerjee

After Moon, it's going to be mission to Sun for ISRO

The year 2023 could be described as a year of interplanetary mission for the country's space agency - Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

PMK opposes UCC after getting BJP's invite for NDA meet

Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK), the political arm of the powerful Vanniyar community, has written a detailed petition to the Law Commission of India opposing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

BRS to hold farmers' meetings on free power

In a teleconference held with workers the BRS working president KT Rama Rao told workers to hold debates over the issue of free electricity in every village in Telangana. Starting with 17 July, debates on the issue of free electricity will be held for the next ten days at every Rythu Vedika (forums for farmers) and the meetings should be attended by at least 1000 farmers

BJP seeking communal polarisation by implementing UCC, says Sitaram Yechury

CPI-M General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Saturday said that the BJP is aiming to create communal polarisation by implementing the Uniform Civil Code (UCC).

Parliament Monsoon session: Cong to press for discussion on Manipur

And also raise the issue of the assault on the federal structure and the democratically elected govts

Acts of Good Samaritans stand out amid tales of greed in rain-ravaged Kullu-Manali

With no internet, cashless stranded tourists in Kullu-Manali couldn't make digital transactions and faced tough times

Centre notifies transfer of three HC judges after Collegium reiterates recommendation

The Centre has notified the transfer of three High Court judges after the Supreme Court Collegium headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud reiterated its recommendation.

CM to attend Opp conclave in Bengaluru

According to sources, Mamata Banerjee will depart for Bengaluru on 17 July. Abhishek Banerjee will accompany her

India, France to work closer together in strategic areas, science, sustainable devp

India and France have agreed to enhance cooperation in strategic areas, space, science, sustainable development, and cooperation at the institutional level.

PM's UAE visit: Several agreements signed

Dazzling welcome in Abu Dhabi, Burj Khalifa lit up with Tricolour

AAP opens its innings in Bengal

In a major boost to AAP, West Bengal unit, Nazrina Bibi, an Independent winning candidate of booth number 6/239 of Atiabari-1 Panchayat of Dinhata in Cooch Behar joined the Aam Aadmi Party in the presence of the Cooch Behar district in-charge, Amitava Debnath on Friday.

62 foreigners apprehended by RPF of NFR last month

Railway Protection Force (RPF) has apprehended 62 foreigners within the jurisdiction of Northeast Frontier Railway in June this year, a senior railway official said.