Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's “Khatakhat” scheme created significant headlines during the Lok Sabha elections, and discussions around it continue to echo on political platforms. After the Lok Sabha elections were over, crowds even gathered outside Congress offices across the country, eager to receive the promised ₹8,500 monthly instalment that was promised under the “Khatakhat” scheme.
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CM to inaugurate newly developed Dashami Ghat on Oct 08
"Beautification will be carried out with all necessary arrangements. No sound systems will be allowed. All preparations are in place. We are here today to inspect the site, as the Chief Minister, Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, will inaugurate it on October 8," he added.
State plans to export Bird’s Eye Chilli to Germany: Agriculture Minister
Tripura’s Agriculture Minister, Ratan Lal Nath announced on Friday that the state government has set an ambitious goal to expand organic farming across 50,000 hectares. The plan includes exporting Bird’s Eye Chilli, a popular local produce, to Germany.
DGP ensures proper security for peaceful Durga Puja
Director General of Police, Amitabh Ranjan, assured on Friday that all necessary measures are in place to ensure a peaceful celebration of Durga Puja throughout the state.
SC launches page on website providing summaries of landmark verdicts
In another citizen-centric initiative, the Supreme Court on Friday announced the launch of a new webpage on its official website providing summaries of landmark judgments.
First time West Pakistan refugees, Kashmiri migrant Pandits will sit, vote in J&K Assembly: JP Nadda
BJP President, J.P. Nadda said on Friday that it is because of the BJP government at the Centre that nominated members from among West Pakistan refugees and Kashmiri migrant Pandits will sit and vote in the Assembly.
Tripura govt to give free ration to 9.83 lakh families in wake of floods
Ahead of the festive season, the Tripura government would provide flour, semolina (suji) and sugar to 9.83 lakh ration cardholder families free of cost in view of catastrophic floods in the state last month.
Sectarian violence in northwestern Pakistan leaves 46 dead in eight days
A minor dispute between two families over sowing of crops has turned into massive sectarian tribal clashes, leaving at least 46 dead and more than 80 injured within a span of eight days in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province's Kurram tribal district bordering Afghanistan.
Textiles industry to grow to $350 billion by 2030, create up to 6 crore jobs: Centre
Setting a target of 50,000 metric tonne silk production and employment generation of 1 crore by 2030, Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh said cultivation of silk is linked to employment generation of farmers.
MUDA case: Lokayukta Police file FIR against CM Siddaramaiah
In a major development, Karnataka Lokayukta Police has filed an FIR against Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday in connection with the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) case, sources confirmed.
World has understood that J&K is integral part of India: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday lauded the country's achievement as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan refrained from mentioning the Kashmir issue in his address at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Chandrasekhar said that the world has now come to know that Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is an integral part of India.
RG Kar case: CBI tracks major lapses in inquest report
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has found severe lapses in the inquest report in the R.G. Kar rape-murder case, said sources here on Friday.
AMR containment strategies must be urgently integrated in health programmes: Centre
India has reaffirmed its commitment to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) high-level meeting on AMR, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday.
PM Modi's policies reshaping women's role in India's workforce: Mansukh Mandaviya
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's policies are quietly reshaping women's role in India's workforce, said Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday.
India’s UNSC permanent seat bid gets more endorsements
While most of the leaders speaking at the General Assembly’s high-level meeting have called for reforming the Security Council, three countries, specifically, said that India should get a permanent seat.
Parliamentary standing committees formed, Rahul Gandhi in Defence
The Department-Related Parliamentary Standing Committees for 2024-2025 were constituted with the Congress members chairing four committees, including the External Affairs.
UK PM Starmer backs India for permanent UNSC membership, calls for comprehensive reforms
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday voiced strong support for India's inclusion as a permanent member of a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC), along with permanent African representation, Brazil, Japan and Germany and more seats for elected members as well.
Top UN leaders express appreciation for India's global role
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday met with the top leaders of the world organisation, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, and President of the General Assembly Philemon Yang, who expressed appreciation for India's global role.
Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli strike on Beirut, Netanyahu vows to continue 'with full force'
Israel has said it has killed another top Hezbollah commander -- Muhammad Hussein Srour, the commander of Hezbollah's Aerial Command -- in a "precise" strike on Beirut.
Missile from Yemen sets off air raid sirens in Tel Aviv: IDF
Militants in Yemen launched at least one missile toward Israel overnight between Thursday and Friday, setting off air raid sirens across central Israel, including Tel Aviv, the Israeli military said in a statement.
Biden signs temporary funding bill to avert US government shutdown before election
US President Joe Biden has signed a three-month government funding bill, averting an imminent shutdown and delaying a fuller conversation about government spending until after the November elections.
Protest rally in Tripura against continuous attacks on minorities in B’desh
Rallies and demonstrations against the atrocities on minorities in Bangladesh continued in the northeastern states with Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an ally of ruling BJP, on Thursday organised a massive rally in southern Tripura’s Sabroom sub-division.
CM resolves citizen grievances, ensures immediate medical aid and social support
In the 33rd phase of the Mukhyamantri's Samipeshu program, citizens from across the state gathered at the official residence of Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha to seek help and discuss their issues.
Assam Rifles seize drugs valued at Rs 52 crore in Tripura
The Assam Rifles in a major drug haul, have seized large quantities of drugs worth over Rs 52 crore and seized a mini-truck in West Tripura on Thursday, officials said.
Previous visa issuance system will be reinstated from midnight, announces Lankan President Dissanayake
Sri Lanka's new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced late Thursday that his government has reinstated the previous visa issuance system, effective midnight.