A single-judge vacation bench of the Calcutta High Court, on Tuesday, cancelled the work tenders awarded to private security agencies at state-run hospitals in two districts of West Bengal on the grounds that those tenders were awarded flouting all norms.
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Our expertise can help India achieve 500 GW renewable energy goal by 2030: Pedro Sanchez
Spain is a world leader in clean energy and our expertise can help India reach its goal of 500 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030, Spanish President Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday.
RG Kar protests turn murky as two rival junior doctors’ groups slam each other
The ongoing protests by the doctors of West Bengal over the rape and murder of a junior doctor of R.G Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata, seem to be taking a murky turn with the two rival associations making accusations against each other.
Mumbai Police arrest Noida man for death threat to Zeeshan Siddique
The Mumbai Police on Tuesday arrested a 20-year-old man from Noida for allegedly issuing death threat to Zeeshan Siddiqui, son of NCP (Ajit Pawar) leader Baba Siddique, who was shot dead on October 12. The threat came via a phone call to the public relations office of Zeeshan, who is a member of Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, representing Bandra East.
TATA-Airbus facility to bolster India’s journey toward Atmanirbharta in defence: Centre
The inauguration of the TATA Aircraft Complex in Gujarat's Vadodara to manufacture C-295 military transport aircraft marks a key milestone in India’s journey toward Atmanirbharta in defence, as the country reached Rs 1.27 lakh crore in domestic defence production in FY24, the government said on Tuesday.
Three terrorists killed in J&K’s Akhnoor operation
Three terrorists were killed in a round-the-clock surveillance operation that started after a failed ambush attempt on an Army vehicle in the Battal area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor on October 28, the Army said on Tuesday.
Rozgar Mela: PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters to youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed young recruits in government departments and organisations via video conferencing, marking a significant step towards youth employment.
MUDA scam: ED continues raids on CM Siddaramaiah's close confidants in Mysuru
The Enforcement Directorate (ED), probing the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam, continued its raid on the second consecutive day at the residence and offices of Rakesh Papanna, a close confidant of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, said officials here on Tuesday.
Kerala temple fire: Protocols not followed, police detain two
The authorities on Tuesday blamed the temple officials attached to Anjootambalam Veererkavu Temple in Kerala's Nileshwaram for the cause of the fire that left 154 people injured. The police took two officials into custody for questioning.
India sends 30 tonnes of essential medical supplies to Palestine
This initial batch also included 30 tonnes of medicines and food items, including a range of essential medical supplies, surgical items, dental products, general medical items, and high-energy biscuits.
Confident that Ayurveda will continue to be useful for entire humanity, says PM Modi
Extending his greeting to the nation on the occasion of Ayurveda Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he is confident that the ancient medicine system will be useful for the health of entire humanity.
India and Spain put high-speed rail collaboration on fast track
India and Spain on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of rail transport that is expected to boost collaboration in the planning, deployment, operation and maintenance of high-speed and conventional railways.
Maharashtra polls: BJP to contest 146 seats; leaves four for allies
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will contest 146 seats leaving four seats from its quota to allies including Yuva Swabhiman Party, Rashtriya Samaj Paksha, Republican Party of India (Athavale) and Jan Surajya Shakti Paksha.
Joining 'Mahagathbandhan' was mistake: Nitish Kumar reaffirms commitment to NDA
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday re-affirmed his commitment to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), saying emphatically that he would not re-join the 'Mahagathbandhan' in the future.
BRICS evolving as dedicated platform for Global South: Russian Ambassador
Listing promotion of just and equal multipolarity as a vital priority, Russia's Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov on Monday asserted that the addition of more partner-countries will multiply the value of diversified partnership and add to BRICS's global influence, which is now making a decisive contribution to the global food and energy security.
ED raids former MUDA Commissioners in land scam linked to Siddaramaiah
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) probing the alleged Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) scam conducted raids at the residences of former MUDA commissioners D.B. Natesh and G.T. Dinesh Kumar on Monday, sources said.
Indo-China border tension de-escalation: Military disengagement in Eastern Ladakh to complete by Oct 29
The military disengagement process between India and China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) was believed to be completed on Monday even though latest reports suggest that the process is still going on in Depsang plains and Demchok -- two 'friction points' -- in Eastern Ladakh, sources said.
Delhi: Saket residents up in arms over water shortage ahead of Diwali
Residents in south Delhi’s Saket on Monday sought help from Chief Minister Atishi for an immediate solution to the severe water shortage in the area that has thwarted their preparations for Diwali.
Your vote is for peace, democracy and equality: Priyanka Gandhi in Wayanad
Congress-led UDF candidate Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday began her byelection campaign in the Wayanad Lok Sabha constituency by launching a scathing attack on the Centre, alleging that the values of the Constitution are constantly being subverted. She urged the people to vote for peace, democracy and equality in India.
Three terrorists involved in attempted ambush in J&K’s Akhnoor killed
Three terrorists involved in an attempted ambush on an Army vehicle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor area on Monday have been killed, official sources said here.
Jharkhand Cong Working Prez Manas Sinha resigns, joins BJP
Jharkhand Pradesh Congress Working President, Manas Sinha, resigned from the Congress on Monday and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in a move seen as a significant shift in state politics.
No reunion between Raj and Uddhav, says MNS chief's son Amit Thackeray
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) candidate from Mahim constituency, Amit Thackeray, who made his debut in electoral politics with this nomination, on Monday completely ruled out a reunion between estranged cousins Raj Thackeray and Uddhav Thackeray.
PM Modi, Spanish Prez greet specially-abled girl as she gifts them portraits during Vadodara roadshow
In a heartwarming moment during Vadodara roadshow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Spanish President Pedro Sanchez took a special pause to greet Dia Gosai, a specially-abled student from MS University who presented them a sketched portrait of both leaders.
PM Modi, Spanish Prez pledge to enhance partnership in bilateral talks, held at Laxmi Vilas Palace
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Spanish President Pedro Sanchez for bilateral talks at the Durbar Hall complex of Laxmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara on Monday. The focus of their discussion centered around strengthening bilateral ties across various sectors.
PM Modi to launch multiple health projects worth Rs 12,850 cr on Tuesday
In a major boost to the healthcare sector in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to launch, inaugurate, and lay the foundation stone of multiple health-related projects worth around Rs 12,850 crore on October 29, the PM Office said on Monday.