With Assembly polls nearing in Rajasthan, the Congress high-command recently 'resolved' the internal conflict between Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot after two months of constant exchange of barbs between the two camps.
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India carries out successful training launch of medium-range ballistic missile Agni-1
"The missile is capable of striking targets with a very high degree of precision. The training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile," the ministry informed.
Dalit man attacked in Gujarat for wearing 'fashionable' attire
Jigar Shekhalia was attacked as the upper caste persons felt he was "flying too high these days". When his mother tried to intervene, the accused also assaulted her and also tore her clothes.
Foxconn to start manufacturing iPhones at K'taka plant by next April: Minister
Patil said this after the representatives of the company led by George Chu met him as part of a courtesy visit in which Information Technology and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge was also present.
Khaps extend full support to wrestlers, mull approaching President
The Mahapanchayat of Khaps that met in Muzaffarnagar on Thursday has decided to meet President Droupadi Murmu if need be and seek justice for the protesting wrestlers demanding the arrest of Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on charges of sexual harassment.
GST collections for May fell 19% to Rs 1,57,090 crore
The gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue collections for May fell by 19 per cent to Rs 1,57,090 crore. The figures had touched their highest-ever level of Rs 1,87,035 crore in April.
Crime Branch gets 10-day custody of Lawrence Bishnoi
A court here on Thursday sent top gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to 10 days custody of the Delhi Police's Crime Branch.
The Crime Branch produced Bishnoi before the Saket court and sought his custodial remand.
Nepal Prime Minister urges India to resolve border issue bilaterally
The Nepal Prime Minister's comments were in the context of territorial disputes between the two countries over the Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh tri-junction area, over which both the nations claim ownership.
Efforts on to make India-Nepal ties 'superhit', says PM Modi
Prime minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that nine years after he had given a "HIT" formula for India-Nepal relations, several decisions have been taken between the two neighbouring nations to make the association a "superhit" in future.
IAF trainer aircraft crashes in K'taka, pilots eject safely
According to authorities, the trainer aircraft had taken off from the HAL airport of Bengaluru in the morning. The aircraft developed a technical snag and crashed. The aircraft was completely damaged and gutted in the fire. The parts of the aircraft were strewn all around the place.
Punjab CM declines Centre's Z plus security, says has confidence in state police
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann's security team has declined the Z plus security cover offered to him by the Centre by deploying a Central security force, saying the AAP leader has confidence in the state police.
Kurmis hint supporting Left Front in Bengal on condition of backing ST movement
Later, Mahato told newspersons that he had explained Bhattacharya about the justification of the movement of the community. "He has assured us of taking up the matter with his higher leadership. Now let us see what they say in the next stage," Mahato added.
'We are doing nothing', SC refuses urgent hearing on plea against HC order on exchange of Rs 2K notes
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined urgent hearing on a plea challenging the Delhi High Court's May 29 judgement allowing exchange of Rs 2,000 currency notes without any identification.
Train coach at Kannur railway station burnt, probe launched
Almost two months after a Delhi resident tried to set the Kannur-bound Executive Express ablaze, a fire was reported in a coach of the same train, two hours after it had ended its journey at the Kannur railway station early on Thursday.
Khap maha panchayat today on wrestlers' issue in UP's Muzaffarnagar
The Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) has convened a 'mahapanchayat' at Sauram village in Muzaffarnagar district on Thursday to discuss issues regarding the ongoing protest by wrestlers and evolve a strategy for the same.
'Sakshi's father knew about Sahil, told her to stay away from him', says FIR
The FIR registered by the police in connection with the brutal murder of 16-year-old Sakshi by her boyfriend Mohammad Sahil Khan to death in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area, reveals that her father was aware about their affair.
Pak intruder shot dead by BSF in J&K
"He was challenged by the troops but the intruder kept advancing towards the border fencing. The troops fired at him and shot him dead."
The BSF said no weapons were found on him.
Modi attacks Cong in Ajmer, says it does not discriminate against anyone in looting
He stated that the world is saying that this is India's decade, India's century. Some people are not able to digest this success of India. Three days ago the country got a new Parliament building, but the Congress and some parties played politics over it too.
Jewellers, builders fall victim to multi-crore property fraud in Delhi-NCR, accused on the run
A court has declared them proclaimed offenders and issued a non-bailable warrant against them. However, despite efforts, the police have been unable to locate them for the last two years.
India's GDP growth in FY23 estimated at 7.2%
India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth for FY23 is estimated at 7.2 per cent, said the National Statistical Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation on Wednesday.
Anurag Thakur urges protesting wrestlers to be patient till completion of probe
Speaking to reporters, Thakur said,"I urge the wrestlers to be patient till the outcome of the investigation. They (wrestlers) should not take any steps that may cause harm to the sport or the aspiring wrestlers. We all are in favour of the sport and sportspersons."
Punjab Police bust extortion racket linked to gangster Lawrence Bishnoi
Punjab Police have busted an extortion racket, backed by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, with the arrest of its three operatives, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.
Allahabad HC rejects Muslim sides' plea in Gyanvapi case
The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday dismissed the plea of the Anjuman Intezamia Committee, which represents the Muslim side in the Gyanvapi Shrinagar Gauri case, challenging the maintainability of the Hindu side's case.
Row over syllabus revision creates confusion as schools reopen in Karnataka
As the government schools across Karnataka reopened on Wednesday after two-month summer holiday, the row over syllabus revision has left the parents, students and teachers in a state of confusion.
Indian fugitive Bhadresh Kumar Patel on FBI's Most Wanted List
Considered as one of the biggest ever simultaneous chases in the US and India, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has been hunting for Indian fugitive Bhadresh Kumar Patel since 2017.