MHA virtually rejects demand for Union Territories for Kuki-Zo tribals in Manipur
Imphal: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has virtually rejected the demand of Kuki-Zo tribal organisations and militant groups for the creation of Union Territories with Legislature for the Kuki-Zo...
Centre sets Jan 1 deadline for states to ensure pharma firms meet global norms
New Delhi: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has directed state drug controllers to carry out inspections at all pharmaceutical factories to ensure that they comply with international manufacturing...
CEC assures polling integrity after mock poll slip confusion in Samastipur; ARO suspended
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday issued a swift clarification regarding the discovery of VVPAT slips outside a polling station in Sariranjan of Bihar's Samastipur state assembly...
Election Commission failed to act impartially, says ex-Haryana CM Bhupinder Hooda
Chandigarh: Former Haryana Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Bhupinder Hooda alleged on Friday that the Election Commission has failed to act impartially as the BJP formed the government...
UIDAI rolls out fully digital Aadhaar update system with new fees, digital KYC and more
New Delhi: In a significant move to provide digital convenience to Aadhaar cardholders, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has announced major reforms to make Aadhaar updates faster, simpler,...
If US President Trump turns negotiator, Pakistan, Afghanistan likely to fall in line
New Delh: US President Donald Trump has featured in yet another ceasefire agreement, this time in Asia -- between Thailand and Cambodia -- and reiterated his intent to broker...
‘Problem in execution of public work, not funds’: Chidambaram backs Kiran Shaw’s road repair offer
Bengaluru: Congress MP and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram on Wednesday extended support to Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw's offer to finance the repair of roads in Bengaluru, but said the...
Lokpal’s plan to purchase high-end cars sparks debate
New Delhi: The Lokpal of India’s plan to acquire seven high-end luxury cars at a total cost of Rs 5 crore – Rs 70 lakh each - sparked outrage on...
Chhattisgarh govt appoints martyr ASP’s wife as DSP
Raipur: In a heartfelt gesture of honour and support, the Chhattisgarh government has appointed Sneha Giripunje, wife of the late Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Akash Rao Giripunje, as Deputy...
RSS ban: K’taka govt issues order regulating use of properties by private organisations
Bengaluru: Following the decision to make it mandatory for private organisations to obtain permission from the government to hold events, the Karnataka government has issued orders regarding the regulation of...
RSS ban row: Karnataka Cabinet mandates govt approval for events in public & state-owned venues
Bengaluru: The Congress-led government in Karnataka, on Thursday, has decided to make it mandatory for all private organisations to obtain prior permission from the concerned government authorities before holding any...
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw’s post on poor road infra, garbage management in Bengaluru triggers debate
Bengaluru: The viral post by Biocon Chief Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw over poor road infrastructure and garbage management in Bengaluru has once again triggered a debate on the Congress-led government’s handling of...
