A Mysuru-based RTI activist who highlighted the alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) and Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's role, on Monday claimed he was getting life threats from land sharks and the real estate mafia.
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Shot in arm for BJP as two Jat faces join party in poll-bound Haryana
In a big shot in the arm for BJP in poll-bound Haryana, two Jat faces, Devender Singh Babli and Sunil Sangwan, on Monday joined the party in the presence of national General Secretary Arun Singh.
ED arrests AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan following raid at his home
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Amanatullah Khan was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday afternoon following raids at his residence in Delhi.
Rahul Gandhi raises plight of DTC workers, bats for 'equal work and equal pay'
The Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi on Monday sought to draw the nation's attention to the plight of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) employees, including the Home Guards and lamented over their "job of great responsibility" being reduced to "a state of compulsion."
Videos of Trinamool minister, leader making adverse comments against RG Kar protesters go viral
Two videos have gone viral since Monday morning allegedly showing a Trinamool Cabinet minister and a local ruling party leader making adverse comments about the people protesting against the rape and murder of a junior doctor at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital.
'India is elated': PM Modi congratulates Nishad Kumar on winning silver medal in Paralympics
The 24-year-old Nishad, who is a reigning Para Asian Games champion, soared to a height of 2.04m in the final, losing the gold medal to the USA’s Roderick Townsend. This was Nishad’s second Paralympic medal. He won the silver medal at Tokyo Games with a clearance of 2.06m.
Indian Navy's P-8I lands in France for 'Varuna', marking its first ever deployment in Europe
The Indian Navy's P-8I aircraft has touched down at Air Base 125 Istres-Le Tube in France marking its first-ever deployment in Europe where it will participate in the 22nd edition of 'Exercise Varuna', said officials here.
PM Modi to launch BJP’s mega membership drive, to become party’s first member
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to launch the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) colossal membership drive on Monday. He will receive the certificate of the party’s first member from BJP President JP Nadda, this evening.
RG Kar tragedy: CBI examines other rooms for additional clues
CBI officials are now closely examining some other rooms adjacent to the seminar hall, the reported spot of rape and murder of a junior doctor at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here, to get additional clues about the crime.
Tripura Web Media Forum donates in CM’s relief fund for flood-affected people
A 9-member delegation led by the Web Media Forum General Secretary Abhishek Dey handed over the cheque to Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha at his official residence on Sunday. The delegation of Web Media Forum also felicitated the Chief Minister with floral tributes.
7 more Bangladesh nationals, two Indian touts held in Tripura for illegally entering India
The Border Security Force (BSF) has arrested seven more Bangladesh nationals, including five women and a child, along with two Indian touts in Tripura's Gomati district on Sunday, officials said.
Air India Express launches daily flights from Agartala linking Delhi, Kolkata, Guwahati
The Air India Express on Sunday introduced daily flights on the Agartala-Guwahati-Delhi-Kolkata route, making travel more convenient for the people of Tripura and the adjoining states.
State government prioritizes people’s welfare: Subrata
Addressing a press conference, BJP spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty said that although lakhs of people have been affected by the floods, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha has announced relief measures and is taking steps to assist the flood-affected victims.
Left-Congress stages protest, demand action against BJP workers
Kadamtala block has become the epicenter of political unrest as a fierce clash erupted between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Left-Congress alliance during the swearing-in ceremony of the Rajnagar Gram Panchayat on August 30.
Telangana Guv sends relief for Tripura flood victims
In a significant gesture of support for flood-affected families in Tripura, Telangana Governor and Former Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma flagged off a truck carrying essential relief materials on Sunday.
Key witness in RG Kar financial irregularities case hospitalised, critical
Debasish Som, a demonstrator in the Forensic Medicine Department of the state-run R.G Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata and a key witness in the financial irregularities case in the same hospital has been hospitalised in critical condition at a private hospital in Kolkata on Sunday.
PM Modi, Amit Shah & senior ministers to campaign for BJP in J&K
PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and BJP President, J.P. Nadda in addition to other senior leaders of the party will campaign for the party candidates from September 8 onwards.
Hospital laboratory staff molests minor patient in Bengal’s Howrah, arrested
A contractual laboratory technician in West Bengal's Howrah District Hospital was arrested by police for allegedly molesting a minor patient within the hospital premises, said officials here on Sunday.
After UP & MP, Assam govt donates Rs 5 cr for flood relief to Tripura
After Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, the Assam government on Sunday donated Rs 5 crore to Tripura, which has recently witnessed catastrophic floods for the first time in over three decades, killing at least 32 persons and affecting 17 lakh people.
UPI transactions rise 41 pc to touch record 14.96 billion in August: NPCI
The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) saw 41 per cent growth (year-on-year) at record 14.96 billion transactions in the month of August, as total transaction amount touched Rs 20.61 lakh crore -- a 31 per cent YoY growth, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) data showed on Sunday.
Article 370 was Jinnah's constitution, revoked by BJP: Union Minister Kishan Reddy
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, who is also the BJP's in-charge of Jammu & Kashmir elections, stated that Article 370 represented Muhammad Ali Jinnah's constitution and was ultimately revoked by the BJP under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Russia thwarted Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, other regions: Officials
Russia's air defence forces thwarted Ukraine's overnight drone attacks targeting Moscow and several other Russian regions, officials said on Sunday.
Manpower, advanced technology used to ensure integrity of UP Police recruitment exam
The Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Examination concluded on Saturday amid strict security measures, marking the end of a rigorous examination process that began on August 23.
Kharge, Sonia, Rahul among Congress' 40 star campaigners for 1st phase of J&K polls
The list, issued by Congress General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, also includes his own name besides some prominent party leaders like Jairam Ramesh, Ambika Soni, Ajay Maken, Salman Khurshid, and Kanhaiya Kumar, among others.
Muslim scholars, religious leaders meet Minority Affairs Minister Rijiju; back Waqf Bill
The delegation, comprising Muslim intellectuals, scholars and religious leaders, was led by Syed Naseeruddin Chishti, the Chairman of the All India Sufi Sajjadanshin Council and successor to the spiritual head of Ajmer Dargah