Bengaluru: The Enforcement Directorate on Friday conducted searches in a money laundering case linked to alleged irregularities in the Mysuru Urban Development Authority (MUDA) matter in which it has booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, his family members and others, official sources said. The MUDA office in Mysuru and some other locations are being raided by…
Patna (Bihar): Ten more people died after allegedly consuming illicit liquor in Bihar’s Siwan and Saran districts, taking the toll in the hooch tragedy to 35, an official said on Friday. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Saran range, Nilesh Kumar said on Friday that while Siwan accounted for 28 fatalities, seven deaths have been…
New Delhi: India’s development journey is “deeply intertwined” with environmental conservation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday and lauded tribal communities for their role in protecting biodiversity. He was speaking at an event held at the India Habitat Centre here to mark the inauguration of a tribal art exhibition — ‘Silent Conversation: From…
Chandigarh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance is committed to furthering national progress and empowering the poor and downtrodden, as he chaired a meeting of the ruling bloc’s chief ministers. The NDA Chief Ministers’ Council Meeting — attended by 17 CMs and 18 Deputy CMs — was held at…
New Delhi: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved a Rs 1,255.59 crore project for the construction of a 28.9-km, 4-lane access-controlled Northern Patiala Bypass in Punjab. In a post on X, Road Transport and Highways minister Nitin Gadkari said this project aims to significantly reduce traffic congestion in the city, enhance regional…
New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday criticised Canada for failing to act on India’s requests for the arrest of members of The Lawrence Bishnoi gang. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that despite multiple requests, Canada did not address New Delhi’s “core concerns” regarding the gang’s activities, hinting at political motives behind…
New Delhi: The CBI has filed a charge sheet against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and others in connection with alleged bribery in facilitating visas of Chinese nationals for a power company in 2011 when his father P Chidambaram was the Union home minister, officials said on Thursday. In its charge sheet submitted before a special…
Thiruvananthapuram/Palakkad: Congress digital media convenor Dr P Sarin, who raised a banner of protest against the party leadership over its candidate decision for the Palakkad assembly bypoll, was expelled from the primary membership of the party on Thursday. The KPCC made this decision simultaneously as Sarin announced a press conference in Palakkad, declaring his intention…
Chandigarh: OBC leader Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday took oath as the chief minister of Haryana at a ceremony in Panchkula attended by a galaxy of NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Anil Vij, Krishan Lal Panwar and Rao Narbir Singh were among those administered the oath of office by Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya….
Pune: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar on Thursday said the results of Haryana polls, where the BJP retained power by defeating the Congress, will not have any bearing on the next month’s Maharashtra assembly elections. He noted that the results of Jammu and Kashmir polls were significant from the country’s perspective as the union territory…
