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Full bench of Kerala Lokayukta to look into case of CMDRF funds 'misuse' by CM

After facing flak on the decision by its two-member bench to refer the verdict in a case of alleged misuse of Chief Minister's Distress Relief Fund (CMDRF) by chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan to a larger bench, there were indications on Monday that the full bench (three members) of the Kerala Lok Ayukta will start proceedings from April 12.

T'gana launches cool roof policy to reduce heat stress

Telangana today formally launched the Cool Roof Policy 2023-28 which mandates cool roofing for all non-residential, institutional, government buildings and residential ones with a plot area of 600 square yards and above in order to reduce urban heat island impact and bring down energy consumption and thwart the effects of climate change.

Kerala: G20 meeting on women empowerment to begin today

G20 EMPOWER 2023 under India's presidency aims to take forward India's women-led devp agenda

HC seeks report from govt over Ram Navami clashes

A division bench of the Calcutta High Court on Monday sought a detailed report from the West Bengal government on the recent Ram Navami clashes in Howrah and Hooghly districts.

Once people couldn't even enter Khejuri:CM

Speaking at a public distribution programme at Thakurnagar Ground in Khejuri of East Midnapore, Miss Banerjee said, \"Once people couldn't even enter Khejuri.

Mamata sounds caution ahead of Hanuman Jayanti

Calls the youth to come forward in preventing any kind of tension

Forest department to develop Dowhill to draw more tourists

Forest minister Jyotipriya Mallick said they would discuss the matter with the tourism dept

In Darjeeling, Governor releases book on diplomat Shringla

West Bengal Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose today unveiled a book, \"Not An Accidental Rise,\" a biography of diplomat Harsh Vardhan Shringla, amid a function at Raj Bhawan in Darjeeling.

Ram Navami violence: Hindu outfit moves SC, seeks damages from states

In the wake of the large-scale violence that took place in different parts of the country during Ram Navami celebrations, Hindu Front for Justice-Trust has moved the Supreme Court seeking direction to the governments of the states where violence took place to determine the loss suffered by the people on account of injuries and loss of their valuables.

'Defence corridors to attract investment worth ₹20,000 crore'

In the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC), there are six nodes namely, Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur, Chitrakoot and Lucknow.

Rahul gets bail in defamation case, next hearing on 13 April

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who was sentenced to two-year imprisonment in a criminal defamation case over his alleged 'Modi surname' remark in April 2019, was granted bail extension by a sessions court in Gujarat's Surat on Monday.

SC to hear Oppn's plea against ED, CBI misuse by Centre

The Supreme Court will hear on April 5, a joint plea by fourteen political parties against the alleged misuse of Central Bureau of Investigation and the Enforcement Directorate to target their (opposition) leaders and seeking laying down of the guidelines governing the arrest, remand, and bail of persons in offences not involving offence of causing serious bodily harm.

Act without fear: PM to CBI officers

PM asked CBI officers not to be deterred by the history of power of the corrupt

Tech Layoffs, Economic Slowdown Hamper Office Space Demand In India

Global economic slowdown, tech layoffs and hybrid work have impacted gross leasing of office space in India, as flexible office space providers share reached almost at par with traditional tech companies in the first quarter of 2023, a report has shown.

Omicron XBB.1.16 Is One To Watch': World Health Organization

The latest subvariant of Omicron XBB.1.16 is one to watch, even as it is fuelling a steady rise in cases in India, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

IPL '23: Chahal, Boult help RR down SRH by 72 runs

Fiery bowling spells from spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and pacer Trent Boult helped Rajasthan Royals (RR) start off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign with a 72-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday.

At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake American Midwest, South

Tornadoes tear a path through Arkansas capital, collapse the roof of packed concert venue in Illinois

Sentiment & momentum favour the bulls in a truncated week

BSE SENSEX gained 1,464.42 points to close at 58,991.52 points while NIFTY gained 414.70 points to close at 17,359.75 points

Atiq's brother-in-law arrested for sheltering Umesh Pal killers

Mafia don Atiq Ahmad's brother-in-law, Dr Akhlaq Ahmad, has been arrested by the Uttar Pradesh police's Special Task Force (STF) in Meerut for providing shelter to the men who killed murder case witness Umesh Pal in Prayagraj in February.

Doors of NDA forever closed to Nitish and his team: Amit Shah

Amidst communal clashes in Bihar's Sasaram & Biharsharif, Shah reviews situation with Governor

Karnataka Assembly elections: BJP to adopt Gujarat strategy

For the ensuing Karnataka Assembly elections, the BJP is looking forward to adopting the same strategy it used during the Gujarat elections -of fielding leaders from across the states in the campaign.

Kejriwal slams PM over demonetisation

Questions PM's educational qualifications, criticises him over controversial farm laws

Hakim inaugurates drinking water project plant in Chandannagar

Mr Firad Hakim on Saturday evening inaugurated a drinking water supply project plant at Boraichanditala in Chandannagar, which will ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply to all the 33 wards of Chandannagar town.

CM Mamata to address public meeting in Khejuri

On 4 April, she is likely to address a booth level TMC workers meeting at Digha

Stray dog beaten to death; animal lovers cry foul

With rising incidents of stray dogs biting people in Siliguri, a canine was beaten to death at Khudiram Pally today.

NGT wants illegal mining victims'kin paid Rs 20 lakh each

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered paying compensation of Rs 20 lakh to each family of the three persons who had died during illegal mining, and Rs 5 lakh to the injured.

In meet with Reddy, MLA, tour operators talk tourism development

Siliguri MLA Dr Shankar Ghosh today highlighted several issues with the Union Minister for Tourism, G Kishan Reddy, about bringing in development in the tourism sector in North Bengal as well as the Northeastern states, centering the tourist transit hub of Siliguri.

Ruling SKM under fire for 'Sikkimese' term 'dilution'

Bhaichung Bhutia demands resignation of SKM, BJP legislators

NYT loses Twitter verification badge

Elon Musk-run Twitter on Sunday removed the Blue badge of The New York Times, barely a week after he announced a new policy for keeping verification badges.

PM to inaugurate CBI's diamond jubilee celebrations today in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) tomorrow at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi.