The tussle between Raj Bhavan and the state secretariat in West Bengal is heading for yet another turn, as the Governor, C.V. Ananda Bose removed his press secretary Shekhar Banerjee with immediate effect.
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Jaishankar meets Myanmar counterpart, raises issues of human and drug trafficking, stability in border areas
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday raised the issue of human and drug trafficking with his Myanmar counterpart U Than Swe, and also expressed New Delhi's concern about the humanitarian situation prevailing there.
Water level in Yamuna drops to 205.91m, surrounding areas still waterlogged
The water level in the Yamuna River decreased further on Sunday afternoon and reached 205.91 metres. However, the nearby areas, i.e., Yamuna Bazar, Red Fort, Rajghat, ITO and ring road continue to be waterlogged.
Ayodhya to have 25 Ram Stambhs on 17 km road to Ram temple
The Ayodhya Development Authority (ADA) will set up 25 Ram Stambh (pillars) across 17-km long arterial road between Sahadatganj and Lata Mangeshkar Chowk at Nayaghat, ahead of the completion of Ram temple next year.
K’taka ex-CM Bommai hints at BJP-JD(S) alliance, confirms talks
Bommai said, "People know that the country's security, economic progress, education and social development is only possible under PM Modi's leadership. There might be many meetings such as this, but there won't be any gain for the opposition.
Released during pandemic, 43 prisoners from Lucknow jail go missing
The jail authorities have, again, started the exercise to arrest the missing prisoners and letters have been sent to the concerned police officials to search for the missing prisoners.
3 women fish vendors crushed to death in Puducherry
Three women fish vendors lost their lives when a speeding car mowed them down in Kilputhupattu near Kottakapuram in Puducherry in the wee hours on Sunday.
Tomatoes to be sold at Rs 80 per kg from today across country, says govt
As tomatoes are still sold at a premium rate of Rs 160 per kg in many parts of the country, the government on Sunday said that it has decided to sell the vegetable at Rs 80 per kg from Sunday (July 16) onwards.
College student kidnapped, set on fire in B’luru
According to police, Shashank was in love with a girl, a distant relative from Mysuru. The parents from both sides were opposed to this. The victim had taken her to his home on July 3, when she had come to Bengaluru.
Buzz in Rajasthan: Where will Pilot land, Delhi or Jaipur?
Where shall our Pilot land? This question seems to be doing the rounds in the party ever since a report of former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot joining the team of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has come in.
Raj Cong leader held for taking bribe promising job; Shekhawat releases pic with Rahul
The ACB, investigating the matter, revealed that a bribe was demanded for the recruitment of 'Executive Officer' in RPSC. A total of Rs 40 lakh was demanded. Later, the 'deal' was finalised for Rs 25 lakh.
Diya Kumari demands resignation of CM Gehlot on moral grounds
Rajsamand MP and BJP General Secretary Diya Kumari on Saturday demanded the resignation of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on moral grounds in wake of alleged rise in harassment cases, murder, rape, and Dalit oppression in the state.
Fire breaks out at DCM building in Delhi
A fire broke out on the ninth floor of the DCM building on Delhi’s Barakhamba Road on Saturday, a Delhi Fire Service (DFS) official said.
After Moon, it's going to be mission to Sun for ISRO
ISRO will be sending up its Aditya L1, a coronagraphy satellite, on a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)/rocket to study the solar atmosphere towards the end of August.
Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi moves SC against Gujarat HC refusing to stay his conviction
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi has filed a plea before the Supreme Court against the Gujarat High Court's verdict denying to put a stay on his conviction in the ‘Modi surname' defamation case.
IIT Delhi campus to come up in Abu Dhabi; MoU signed in PM Modi's presence
Speaking on the signing of the MoU, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said: "The MoU for establishment of IIT Delhi campus in Abu Dhabi in the presence of PM Modi unfolds a new chapter in internationalisation of India's education."
Fire department rescues 30 IIPA trainees from Delhi's ITO
In a swift operation, the Delhi Fire Services (DFS) on Saturday rescued more than 30 trainees from the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) from Delhi's ITO.
K’taka Police seize 1,500 kg ganja worth Rs 12 cr, arrest MBA graduate
Karnataka Police on Saturday seized 1,500 kg of ganja worth Rs 12 crore and arrested two persons, including an MBA graduate, in Bengaluru. According to the police, the prime accused in the case is the MBA graduate from Rajasthan.
Second Trinamool Congress activist killed in Bengal within a day
Within a day, a second Trinamool Congress activist was killed on Saturday in post-poll violence in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district, just hours after another party worker was hacked to death.
Evacuation over, 70,000 tourists rescued, Himachal CM
The operation to evacuate locals and tourists stranded in Himachal Pradesh due to flash floods triggered by heavy rains has been completed, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said on Saturday.
Amid controversy, Guj govt extends Disturbed Areas Act to Savarkundla town
In response riots and mob violence, the Gujarat government has extended the Gujarat Prohibition of Transfer of Immovable Property and Provision for Protection of Tenants from Eviction from Premises in Disturbed Areas Act, 1991, to parts of Savarkundla town in Amreli district.
‘Family first, heeded call of conscience’: Ajit Pawar on meeting Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule
Breakaway Nationalist Congress Party leader Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar declared that “family is priority” after he visited the Mumbai residence of his uncle and NCP President Sharad Pawar.
India, France to co-produce 3 Scorpene submarines, next-gen fighter jet engines
While the Scorpene submarines will be developed at the Mumbai-based Mazagon Docks, the tie-up for the engines will be with Safran for joint development and co-production of next-generation engines for fighter jets and an engine for a 13-tonne helicopter.
No atonement for sons who don't take care of parents: K'taka HC
The ruling was given by a bench headed by Justice Krishna S. Dixit on a petition by two brothers, Gopal and Mahesh who pleaded before the court that they won’t be able to pay Rs 10,000 each as maintenance amount for their mother's care.
Five Amaranth Yatra pilgrims die in 36 hours, toll rises to 24
“Of the five deaths, four occurred on the Pahalgam route while one was reported on the Baltal route. The victims included an ITBP officer who died during Yatra duty. The victims hailed from Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Gujarat,” the officials added.