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Blow to Jagan as AP HC stays EWS housing project in Amaravati

In a huge setback to YS Jagan Mohan Reddy-led YSRCP government the Andhra Pradesh High Court today issued interim orders staying the construction of houses for the economically weaker section in R5 zone of Amaravati Capital region.

'Procedure unknown to Constitution followed'

Supreme Court told on Day 2 of hearings on pleas opposing the abrogation of Article 370

Digha Jagannath temple to get ready by next year

The proposed Jagannath temple at Digha is likely to be completed within a year, said Firhad Hakim in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly today.

Mamata throws open cancer hospital on EM Bypass

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the 200-bed Medica Cancer Hospital on Thursday virtually from the state secretariat.

Mamata fears EVM hacking during Lok Sabha polls

Chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday brought serious charges against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which is in power at the Centre when she said that they are trying to hack the electronic voting machines in their desperation to win the 2024 Lok Sabha election.

Chief minister to visit Jangalmahal next week

Mamata will take part in the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

DPDP Bill will create punitive consequences for platforms exploiting Indians'data: MOS IT

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) bill is certainly a legislation that will create a deep lasting behavioural change and create high penalty punitive consequences for any or all platforms that misuse or exploit the personal data of any Indian citizen, Minister of State for Electronics and IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, said on Thursday after the proposed law was introduced in Parliament amid protests

'Kangaroo Care' for survival of premature babies

With the growing number of premature births, state health department, UNICEF and doctors have jointly have stressed on practising ‘Kangaroo Mother Care’ among the new mothers, fathers and family members for the growth and survival of such newborns.

Kejriwal govt will soon launch 'Business Blasters' for Delhi ITIs too: Atishi

Delhi Education Minister Atishi on Thursday announced that the city government will soon launch 'Business Blasters,' the Kejriwal government’s flagship student entrepreneurship programme for Delhi ITIs too, to nurture an entrepreneurial culture among ITI students.

School job case: Sujay Badra used bank accounts of relatives to divert ill-gotten money, claims ED

The Enforcement Directorate has claimed that Sujay Krishna Bhadra, a prime accused in the school recruitment case in West Bengal, used his daughter and son-in-law's bank account to divert the ill-gotten money.

Darjeeling resident writes letter to PM demanding Gorkhaland

At a time when Gorkha Jan Mukti Morcha (GJMM) chief Bimal Gurung is preparing to stage demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi from tomorrow, demanding ‘permanent political solution’ for the Hill, Terai and Dooars region, a Kurseong resident, Ram Krishna Sharma has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding a separate state of Gorkhaland.

Newly-elected TMC RS MP will seek VBU VC's removal

CM Banerjee has also appointed Samirul Islam as the chairman of the State Migratory Workers Welfare Board

'Want normal relations with Pak but...': MEA on Pak PM's call for talks with India

Days after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif showed his willingness to talk to India, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi on Thursday said that India wanted neighbourly ties with Pakistan but there should be an atmosphere free from terror and violence for such a relationship.

France evacuates Indian nationals from Niger

Following the military coup in Niger, the French Government evacuated over 990 of its citizens including Indian nationals over the past two days.

Govt restricts import of laptops, tablets & PCs to boost Make in India

To promote the Make in India campaign, the government has restricted imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers with immediate effect on Thursday.

Opp offers 'middle path solution' to break Parllogjam over Manipur

Amidst the logjam in Parliament over the Opposition MPs' demand on a debate on the violence in Manipur, the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) claims to have offered a middle path solution which would allow a discussion on Manipur.

Burial row:17 injured in Manipur clashes

At least 17 people were injured on Thursday during clashes with security forces in Manipur's Bishnupur and Churachandpur districts ahead of a mass burial of victims killed in the ethnic violence, officials said. The clashes took place in Kangvai and Phougakchao villages.

'Haven't suspended Schengen Visa appointments for Indian tour groups'

The Embassy of Switzerland in India on Thursday clarified that it has not suspended Schengen visa appointments for Indian tour groups.

Gyanvapi case: Allahabad HC allows ASI survey

Allahabad High Court on Thursday gave its nod to a scientific survey by Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) of the Gyanvapi mosque premises in Varanasi, rejecting the petition of the Anjuman Intezamia Masjid committee opposing the survey.

Lok Sabha passes Delhi services Bill

Amit Shah says Opposition's priority is to ‘save their alliance’

'Ask PM To Speak In Parl On Manipur Violence'

Opp leaders meet Murmu & submit a memorandum over Manipur situation

Trump Indicted For Efforts To Overturn 2020 Election

The Trump campaign called the charges ‘fake’ and asked why it took 2.5 years to bring them

Sunak Defends UK's Climate Record

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defended his government's policies on the environment on Wednesday after campaigners criticised them, saying its record on cutting carbon emissions is better than other major countries.

I Look Forward To These Kind Of Games As Captain: Hardik Pandya After Series Win Against WI

After winning the series by 2-1, India's stand-in skipper Hardik Pandya revealed that he likes to captain these kind of matches which have something at stake.

India-Pakistan Match To Be Played On 14 October

ICC has not released a revised schedule for the WC butas per reports the PCB has agreed on the change

Some days we play like the best team & some days we just get steamrolled: Hope

West Indies captain Shai Hope expressed his team's inconsistency after suffering a 1-2 series loss against India and said while his side has the potential to showcase top-tier performance on some occasions, they also encounter crushing defeats on other days.

BCCI invites tender for media rights for int'l, domestic matches

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday announced the release of Invitation to Tender for Media Rights for the BCCI International and Domestic Matches.

'Chris Woakes inclusion in the last three Ashes Tests set the scene for England'

Former Australian spinner Brad Hogg believes that England's turning point came with the inclusion of Chris Woakes in the final three Ashes Tests as his presence had a significant impact on the team's performance.

Australia Open: Sindhu, Srikanth, Prannoy advance to round of 16; Lakshyaretires mid-way

Two-time Olympic medalist PV Sindhu over powered compatriot Ashmita Chaliha in straight games to move into the second round of the Australian Open Badminton at the State Sports Centre in Sydney, on Wednesday.

Punjab FC to join ISLas 12th club

Punjab FC, the reigning champions of the I-League 2022-23, on Wednesday announced their inclusion in the Indian Super League (ISL) from the upcoming 2023-24 season, becoming the 12th club in the league.