Bhajan Lal Sharma, a first-time MLA, took oath as the Rajasthan chief minister in December last year. The six-month-old Bhajan Lal Sharma government in Rajasthan is facing its first major crisis, and a possible rift, with a cabinet minister flagging lapses in a housing project being handled by a department …...Read More
Rajasthan Minister Flags Rs 1,140-Crore 'Loss' In Project By Own Government
After Mumbai's Billboard Tragedy, Civic Body Wants Large Hoardings Out
Irregularly shaped hoardings, especially those larger than 40x40 feet, will be removed immediately from the boundary of the railway administration, the Mumbai civic body said days after a 250-tonne hoarding fell in Ghatkopar, killing 14 people and injuring around 75. The rescue work at the site is still in progress …...Read More
Supriya Sule Meets Ajit Pawar's Mother To Seek Blessings After Casting Vote
Supriya Sule is seeking a fourth term in the Lower House of Parliament. (File) Supriya Sule, who is contesting the Lok Sabha election from Baramati constituency in Pune district of Maharashtra, on Tuesday met Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar's mother by visiting the latter's house after casting her vote. Supriya …...Read More
Explained: How Heatwave Impacts Jobs, Low-Income Households
Delhi recorded India's highest-ever temperature today at 52.3 degrees Celsius (Representational) India's highest temperature - 52.3 degrees Celcius - was recorded today in Delhi, which is witnessing an unprecedented and intense heatwave. The Mungeshpur weather station in northwest Delhi recorded India's hottest-ever day today at 52.3 degrees Celsius at 2:30 …...Read More
Met Actors Despite Ideological Differences To Harness Cinema's Potential: PM
PM said it is my job to talk to them and understand their problems. (File) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an exclusive interview with IANS, spoke about the meetings he had with Bollywood artists, even though they may have had different ideological persuasions. The Prime Minister said he wanted to …...Read More
Porsche Teen Has Told Cops He Was Drunk, Can't Recollect Crash: Sources
The 17-year-old accused was caught on camera drinking ahead of the crash that killed 2 The 17-year-old, whose late night Porsche dash on a Pune road left two 24-year-old engineers dead, has told the police that he cannot remember what happened that night because he was drunk, according to sources. …...Read More
Samajwadi Party Leads INDIA's Big Charge, Set For Record UP Haul
The Samajwadi Party is on course to match its best-ever showing in a Lok Sabha election in Uttar Pradesh. Ex-Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's outfit - which is among those driving the Congress-led INDIA opposition bloc's surprise challenge to the ruling BJP - was leading in 36 seats at 2.30 pm. …...Read More
Sikkim Assembly Polls Counting Today, Ruling SKM vs 5-Term Chief Minister's Party
Also in the fray are nominees of the BJP, Congress, and Citizen Action Party-Sikkim (CAP-S). Counting will be held at six locations in as many districts amid tight security from 6 am. Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang, his wife Krishna Kumari Rai, former Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, and …...Read More
Rajasthan Government School Teacher Suspended For Beating Class 3 Student
An FIR was booked in the matter on Tuesday evening (Representational) The Rajasthan government on Wednesday suspended a government school teacher in Barmer district for allegedly beating a class 3 student. Ganpat Patalia, a teacher of Government Higher Primary School in Chhota Hathala village, was suspended after the authorities took …...Read More
Indian, Israeli Forces Conduct Joint Security Drill In Delhi
Israeli envoy Naor Gilon said the joint security drill marked a significant milestone. The Israeli embassy said on Wednesday that it collaborated with Indian security forces in conducting a joint security drill with an objective to counter potential future security threats. The drill was conducted in Delhi last week. The …...Read More
