New Dehi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday asserted that global solar investments will touch USD 500 billion this year from the USD 393 billion level in 2023 and said it is the most affordable energy source in many regions, surpassing coal and gas. These investments are not only adding new capacity but also driving…
Dehradun: A privately operated bus fell into a deep gorge in Almora district on Monday, killing at least 23 of the about 40 people on board and injuring 15. While 22 people died on the spot, one succumbed to injuries while being taken to a hospital in Ramnagar, Almora’s District Disaster Management Officer Vineet Pal…
It is rightly said, “Justice delayed is justice denied,” underscoring the urgent need for timely reforms to ensure fair and equitable justice for all. Extended timelines due to adjournments limit access to timely justice, thereby affecting public confidence in the judicial system. Organize workshops to educate lawyers on ethical practices, discourage unnecessary adjournment requests, and…
Ranchi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday launched a scathing attack on the JMM-led coalition in Jharkhand, labeling it a “Ghuspaithiya Bandhan” (infiltrators’ alliance) and “Mafia Ka Ghulam” (mafia’s slave) for allegedly supporting Bangladeshi infiltrators. Scams by coalition leaders in Jharkhand have become an industry and corruption has devoured Jharkhand like termites, the Prime Minister…
New Delhi: Ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, the Election Commission on Monday directed the state government to transfer DGP Rashmi Shukla with immediate effect following complaints from political parties, including the Congress, sources said. The poll body directed the Maharashtra chief secretary to hand over Shukla’s charge to the next senior-most IPS officer in…
Bengaluru: Upping the ante following allegations by a section of farmers in certain parts of Karnataka that their lands were marked as Waqf properties, BJP on Monday held a state-wide protest, accusing the ruling Congress government of indulging in “land jihad”. The opposition party also demanded the sacking of Waqf Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan from…
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday launched a new initiative to offer space for co-working and learning with all modern facilities including internet at Kolathur Assembly constituency here. The “Mudhalvar Padaipagam,” which will function under the Greater Chennai Corporation at Jagannathan Street, Zone 6, in the Chief Minister’s constituency, will serve…
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has asserted his government is focusing on welfare schemes like ‘Ladki Bahin Yojana’ to enrich the lives of women and said he intends to increase the monthly aid under the scheme. Ahead of the November 20 Maharashtra assembly polls, Shinde on Sunday also targeted the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi…
Washington: The electoral battle between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump appears to have gone to the wire, according to latest opinion polls. Harris, 60, is the nominee of the Democratic Party and Trump, 78, is the Republican nominee. Their party members and support bases are united with their respective parties, and…
New Delhi: The winter session of Parliament is expected to kick off on November 25, running through December 20. High on the legislative agenda are the One Nation One Election and Waqf bills, which are likely to spark debate in the House. The outcomes of the Jharkhand and Maharashtra assembly elections on November 23 are…
